Lead, Cyber Security - Control Testing at Northern Trust

Chicago, Illinois, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Financial ServicesIndustries

Requirements

Significant experience in Risks and Controls Self-Assessment and Controls testing
Significant experience in executing projects including inherent risk assessment, controls assessment, and residual risk assessment
A technical expert with in-depth knowledge in the area of expertise and strong knowledge of other areas
Excellent presentation skills (PowerPoint presentations for executive management etc.)
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong analytical ability
Consultative and communication skills
Strong judgment
Ability to work effectively with clients, IT management, staff, vendors, and consultants
Significant experience in executing projects for controls testing across various technology domains (Cloud Management, Identity and Access Management, Vendor Risk Management, IT Governance, IT Strategy, Information Security Operations, Change Management, System Development, IT Asset Management etc.)

Responsibilities

Perform risk and controls assessments across various technology domains
Oversee the implementation of technology controls
Work with global IT partners, providing advice on control design and measurement of control maturity and gaps
Collaborate with 2LOD, compliance, and audit partners to manage technology control-related issues
Promote control awareness and effectively manage risks within the global information technology organization
Lead execution of global Information Technology control assurance work
Lead and perform control and risk assessment for various technology areas, including critical financial transaction systems and its supporting infrastructure
Support Control Officers to manage executive reporting, issue tracking and resolution, and measurement of risk appetite
Influence behaviors to reduce risk and foster a strong technology risk management culture throughout the enterprise

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Controls TestingRisk AssessmentCloud ManagementIdentity and Access ManagementVendor Risk ManagementIT GovernanceIT StrategyInformation Security OperationsChange ManagementSystem DevelopmentIT Asset ManagementPowerPoint

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the salary for the Lead, Cyber Security - Control Testing role?

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Is this a remote position or what is the location requirement?

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What key skills are required for this position?

Required skills include excellent presentation skills, excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong analytical ability, consultative and communication skills, strong judgment, and the ability to work effectively with clients, IT management, staff, vendors, and consultants.

What is the company culture like at Northern Trust?

The role promotes control awareness, effectively manages risks, influences behaviors to reduce risk, and fosters a strong technology risk management culture throughout the enterprise.

What experience makes a strong candidate for this role?

Candidates need significant experience in Risks and Controls Self-Assessment and Controls testing, executing projects including inherent risk assessment, controls assessment, and residual risk assessment, and knowledge of technology domains like Cloud Management, Identity and Access Management, Vendor Risk Management, and others.