Cybersecurity GRC Lead

About Northern Trust:

Northern Trust, a Fortune 500 company, is a globally recognized, award-winning financial institution that has been in continuous operation since 1889.

Northern Trust is proud to provide innovative financial services and guidance to the world's most successful individuals, families, and institutions by remaining true to our enduring principles of service, expertise, and integrity. With more than 130 years of financial experience and over 22,000 partners, we serve the world's most sophisticated clients using leading technology and exceptional service.

Provides technical expertise and support to client, IT management and staff in risk assessments, implement. Participates in the evaluation, development, implementation, communication, monitoring and maintenance of information technology security policies and procedures. May act as Project Leader. May be involved in providing assistance and training to lower-level specialists.

• In-depth conceptual and practical knowledge on Cyber Risk management and basic knowledge of overall Cyber domains
• Solve complex problems independently and lead initiatives and assignments with minimal guidance
• Would need to lead Infosec Governance and oversight projects on Legal Entity, Business Continuity, Issue Management and Audit Support steps within a broader project or may have accountability for on-going activities or objectives like RCE Standards and PRC uplift, CRI Maturity and more
• Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience in the current IGO Team There should not be a substantial increase in cost as the partner against whom the Backfill is raised was placed much above the median for his current role.

The key responsibilities of the role include:

• Operate and optimize Cyber GRC processes and framework
• Support the oversight and maintenance of program documentation, including creation, review cycles and approvals
• Work alongside the Cyber GRC Risk team to support the execution of risk assessment and reporting processes
• Work alongside the Cyber GRC Compliance team to support the execution of assurance processes, including controls oversight, monitoring and reporting
• Work alongside the Cyber GRC Governance team to support the effective operation of cyber governance, reporting, and issue tracking within the firm
• Drive automation, analytics, and continuous improvements of processes for your services and within the team
• Collaborate with various stakeholders to integrate cyber risk management practices into all aspects of the organization
• Stay abreast of emerging threats, trends and regulatory changes and ensure that NTs cyber risk services evolve accordingly
• Acts as a resource for direction and development, guiding less experienced staff

Skills/ Qualifications:

• Significant experience in Cyber Security Risk management and reporting
• Strong expertise in cyber security frameworks, risk management methodologies and regulatory compliance
• Experience with managing large scale cyber risk assessments and mitigation programs across complex environments
• Innovative thinking and adaptability to change
• Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
• Organizational and communication skills required to coordinate risk related activities with peers and management
• High level of attention to detail
• Relevant certification such as CISSP, CISM, CRISC or similar

Working with Us:

As a Northern Trust partner, greater achievements await. You will be part of a flexible and collaborative work culture in an organization where financial strength and stability is an asset that emboldens us to explore new ideas.

Movement within the organization is encouraged, senior leaders are accessible, and you can take pride in working for a company committed to assisting the communities we serve Join a workplace with a greater purpose.

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About Our Pune Office

The Northern Trust Pune office, established in 2016, is now home to over 3,000 employees. The office handles various functions, including Operations for Asset Servicing and Wealth Management, as well as delivering critical technology solutions that support business operations across the globe.

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