Northern Trust
Financial Services
Principal,TechnologyandCyberRiskManagement
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“Principal, Technology and Cyber Risk Management at Northern Trust. Skills: Technology risk management, Cybersecurity risk, Risk assessment. Identify emerging technology and cybersecurity risks. Lead risk reduction through expert assessment and advisory”
Industry & Context.
Risk assessment; Deep dives; Testing activities; Operational exercises
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Current professional certification required (CISA, CISM, CRISC, CISSP, or equivalent), Bachelor's degree in IT, Management Information Systems, Computer Science, or related discipline (or equivalent practical experience), Several years experience in a highly regulated technical or security-related field, Experience performing application security, infrastructure, and technology risk assessments, Proven ability to review and challenge first line of defense technology teams within large, highly regulated financial services organizations, Background in security consulting or senior advisory roles, providing risk guidance to senior management, Experience scoping engagements and developing technical or risk-focused proposals
Nice to Have
Advanced degree in IT or related field is a plus
What You'll Do.
Identify emerging technology and cybersecurity risks
Lead risk reduction through expert assessment and advisory
Review technology strategies
Challenge technology strategies
Provide independent risk perspective on technology strategies
Conduct technology risk assessments
Conduct cybersecurity risk assessments
Conduct testing activities
Conduct operational exercises
Research testing tools
Develop testing tools
Research risk assessment frameworks
Design risk assessment frameworks
Develop risk assessment frameworks
Partner with stakeholders to define remediation action plans
Document assessment results
Document remediation reports
Schedule deliverables
Produce deep-dive assessment reporting
Provide cross-training
Provide mentorship to junior team members
Support training activities
Support awareness activities
Support education activities
Remain current on industry trends
Remain current on emerging threats
Remain current on emerging technologies
Advise management on business impact
Advise management on financial impact
Advise executives on business impact
Advise executives on financial impact
Support strategically important initiatives
Participate in technology incident response activities
Participate in cybersecurity incident response activities
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Work closely with peers; Work closely with management; Work effectively within diverse teams; Work effectively within multi-national teams; Build trusted relationships at all organizational levels; Build trusted relationships with third-party providers
Communication Scope
Written communication; Verbal communication; Clear documentation; Well-structured reports; Well-justified documentation
Process & Methodology
Project management, Manage multiple priorities
Full Job Description
**_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. **_The role_** This role supports delivery of Northern Trust’s Information Security and Technology Risk Program objectives through deep industry and technical expertise. The position is an individual contributor role, working closely with peers and management to identify, assess, and reduce significant technology and cybersecurity risks, while positively influencing strategic program outcomes. **_The key responsibilities of the role include;_** * Identify emerging technology and cybersecurity risks (e.g., Artificial Intelligence, Digital Assets, Quantum Computing, Cloud/SaaS, Identity & Access Management) and lead risk reduction through expert assessment and advisory. * Review, challenge, and provide independent risk perspective on significant technology strategies, initiatives, and architectures. * Conduct technology and cybersecurity risk assessments, deep dives, testing activities, and operational exercises. * Research, design, and develop testing tools and risk assessment frameworks for enterprise use. * Partner with stakeholders to define practical remediation action plans for identified risks. * Document assessment results, findings, and remediation plans; report clearly to management and senior stakeholders. * Plan, schedule, and monitor deliverables, milestones, and outcomes across assigned initiatives or programs. * Produce meaningful risk metrics, dashboards, and deep‑dive assessment
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