Information Security Independent Risk Review Specialist - VP

The Cyber and Information Risk Independent Risk Review Manager is responsible for independent reviews of the efficacy of my client's Information Security and Data Management programs, including review and challenge of large-scale risk remediation efforts. The successful candidate will provide review and credible challenge of the effectiveness of information security and data management processes and controls in mitigating key risks to the firm. This position is highly engaged with the firm-wide Information Security and Data Management teams who provide security and data management solutions as well as corporate departments that own information security and data management risks.

Essential Function/major duties and responsibilities of the job

• Independent Reviews -

• Execute horizontal reviews of top information security risks, identifying gaps in control coverage and recommending control improvements to address identified gaps.
• Complete thematic reviews of information security and data management operational risk events and associated proposed actions to propose control enhancements that reduce risk of recurrence.
• Work with the Information Security and Data Management teams to review control capabilities against industry standards and lead efforts to strengthen the control environment in line with the evolving threat landscape.
• Review and challenge actions to address gaps, monitor progress of actions, and validate sufficiency of closure evidence.
• Prepare status reports as needed and present to Technology Leadership, Audit, and regulatory bodies as required.

• Risk Remediation Oversight -

• Review and challenge the sufficiency of planned actions to address identified problems, provide stated benefits, and meet regulatory expectations.
• Review and monitor the progress of actions and validate sufficiency of closure evidence.
• Prepare status reports as needed and present to Technology Leadership, Audit, and regulatory bodies as required.

• Governance - Actively present to various committees and forums to keep management educated on status of independent reviews, challenges to risk remediation efforts, and progress on control improvements.
• Relationship Management - Be a respected point of contact to stakeholders across the business and technology functions in providing credible operational risk coverage for information security and data management risk.
• Policy & Procedures - Review and challenge relevant policies, standards, and procedures related to information security and data management processes.

Leadership

• Mentorship - Provide guidance and support to junior members of the team.
• Ability to influence and gain credibility with the business

5+ years of experience specifically related to information security and data management risk governance, operations, and risk management functions.

Broad-based technology experience at substantial scale and complexity in a global, highly regulated, high-volume transaction environment. Experience must include time operating within transaction services environments characterized by the need for continuous availability and the highest levels of security.

Experienced working in a complex matrixed organization, ideally in a global firm with a dynamic and rapidly changing environment.

Experienced operating within a highly regulated environment, with a preference for experience at the international and federal levels.

Deep knowledge of information security and data management risk and control frameworks and a strong understanding of related policies, procedures, guidelines, and structure.

Functional expertise, with operational knowledge of and exposure to various current and emerging information security and data management areas such as:

Professional qualifications/certifications

B.S. in a technology discipline (Computer Science, Information Management, Computer Engineering, Cybersecurity or equivalent). M.S. desired.

Relevant certification is desirable, eg, CISSP, CISM, CISA.

Working knowledge of information security and data management life cycles based on an established framework: CRI, NIST CSF, NIST SP 800-53, ORX, ISO 27001, SANS, CERT, ENISA, CSA, OACA, ISACA, DAMA-DMBOK.

Proficiency in MS PowerPoint and Excel.

Experience in broader MS Office suite, including Project and Visio is a plus

Experience with enterprise GRC tools, eg Archer is a plus

Knowledge, skills, and abilities/competencies required for successful job performance

To carry out the duties of the position effectively, the individual will need to possess the following attributes:

Judgement and decision making

Communication & Influence

Teamwork & Professionalism

Able to work independently, as required

Success factors/'How'. Personal characteristics contributing to an individual's ability to excel in the position

Possess strong technical, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

Provide thought leadership while willing and able to individually contribute to finding solutions.

Self-motivated to exceed management expectations and objectives.

Clearly communicate complex technical issues to both business and technical staff at all levels.

Able to keep organized and detailed documentation.

Confidence to effectively challenge points of view regardless of seniority or corporate title.

Professionalism to seek out and embrace diversity of thought and experience.

Strong collaboration skills to tackle complex security challenges that may span across multiple internal and external departments and groups.

Able to effectively cope with change and comfortably handle risk and ambiguity.

Tenacious resolve and positive attitude in challenging situations.