Senior Manager-Security Risk Management-Hybrid at First American

Santa Ana, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
N/AIndustries

Requirements

  • Strong understanding of cybersecurity principles, frameworks, and threat landscape
  • Extensive experience in a risk and control-oriented role
  • Proven experience using formal risk and control assessment methodology
  • Strong understanding of information risk management topics and disciplines
  • Ability to balance technical security knowledge with business risk priorities
  • Advanced communication, stakeholder management, and cross-functional collaboration skills
  • Familiarity with GRC platforms (e.g., ServiceNow GRC, Archer)
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Bachelor's degree

Responsibilities

  • Develop information security risk assessment and management framework aligned with enterprise risk practices and frameworks such as NIST CSF, ISO 27005
  • Develop and implement enterprise-wide comprehensive risk assessments to identify potential security threats, vulnerabilities, current and emerging risks across business units, systems, data, applications, and third parties
  • Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies, recommend controls to reduce risks, and track remediation efforts
  • Develop and monitor key risk indicators (KRIs), map them to risk assessment results, and propose mitigation strategies
  • Develop risk reports and dashboards; communicate risk posture and trends to stakeholders and executive leadership
  • Promote a strong risk-aware culture; design and deliver risk awareness training, campaigns, and communications
  • Manage team members to deliver comprehensive information risk management solutions
  • Support projects by assessing risks and threats; develop project plans, review designs and effort estimates, report status and critical issues to senior management
  • Engage with senior representatives from across the enterprise, vendors, and auditors to align on information security risks, initiatives, and programs
  • Develop employees’ skills, evaluate performance, provide feedback, and lead by example

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Security Risk ManagementNIST CSFISO 27005Risk GovernanceRisk AssessmentCyber Risk ManagementEnterprise Risk FrameworkVulnerability Assessment

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

Is this role remote or hybrid, and what's the location?

This is a hybrid role requiring onsite presence on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday at the Santa Ana, CA Campus.

What salary or compensation does this position offer?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What key skills and experience are required for this Senior Manager role?

The role requires experience in developing risk governance frameworks aligned with NIST CSF and ISO 27005, conducting enterprise-wide risk assessments, implementing mitigation strategies, monitoring KRIs, and leading teams in information risk management.

What is the company culture like at First American?

First American has a people-first, inclusive culture that fosters innovation and empowerment, earning recognition on the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For list for ten years and awards for diversity, women, and LGBTQ+ employees.

What makes a strong candidate for this Senior Manager position?

Strong candidates will have proven experience leading security risk management, developing frameworks like NIST CSF and ISO 27005, managing teams, and collaborating with stakeholders to embed security across the organization.

First American

Provides title insurance and real estate services

About First American

First American provides title insurance, specialty insurance, and various real estate-related services. Their title insurance protects homebuyers and property owners from potential ownership disputes and financial losses related to real estate transactions. The company offers a platform called myFirstAm®, which allows users to access property information, manage orders, and streamline the closing process from any device. Unlike many competitors, First American has a vast database of property data, with over 5.5 billion document images, making it a leading provider of real estate data solutions. The company's goal is to facilitate smooth real estate transactions while ensuring that clients' investments are protected.

Santa Ana, CaliforniaHeadquarters
1889Year Founded
$800.2MTotal Funding
VENTURE_UNKNOWNCompany Stage
Financial Services, Real EstateIndustries
10,001+Employees

Benefits

401k matching
Health, vision, dental insurance
Professional development

Risks

Data breach allegations could harm First American's reputation and lead to legal issues.
Integration of Mother Lode may face challenges and financial risks.
Dependence on digital transformation poses risks if technology advances rapidly.

Differentiation

First American offers comprehensive title insurance and settlement services nationwide.
The company provides a vast database of over 5.5 billion document images.
First American's digital platform, myFirstAm®, enhances real estate transaction efficiency.

Upsides

Acquisition of Mother Lode expands First American's market share in California.
Docutech purchase boosts First American's digital mortgage revenue by 38%.
Growing fintech trends align with First American's digital transformation strategy.

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