IT Security, MD

Who we are looking for

The MD, External Cybersecurity Engagement provides cybersecurity risk management and client engagement oversight to all State Street and legal entity businesses globally, sits within the first line of defense and will report directly into the Senior Vice President External Cybersecurity Engagement. The position sits within the Global Cybersecurity organization. The MD, External Cybersecurity Engagement will manage a team of cybersecurity experts focused on assessing cybersecurity risks associated with merger and acquisition activity. Additionally, the MD will be responsible for helping to drive revenue retention and growth by overseeing all cybersecurity related client interactions. The interactions to include client due diligence efforts, client board presentations and the negotiation of contractual cybersecurity terms.

What you will be responsible for

The MD will be a strategic change agent that in addition to managing a team, will also be a thought leader in driving down cybersecurity risks associated with merger and acquisition activity, while also promoting our cybersecurity program to our business lines and client base. The MD will be expected to manage in a collaborative manner while driving continuous improvement across all areas of responsibility. As a critical partner to the senior business leaders, the incumbent must be skilled at influencing change to lead teams to better understand and manage the cybersecurity-risks related to merger and acquisition activity.

This role requires excellent communication and negotiation skills. The successful candidate must be able to engage with clients to strengthen their confidence in State Street’s cybersecurity program and come to agreement on cybersecurity related commitments.

What we value

These skills will help you succeed in this role

• Partner with senior leaders to enable informed risk decisions providing them all relevant content necessary to formulate a prioritized path forward for mergers and acquisitions.
• Overseeing and actively managing cybersecurity related merger and acquisition risks in line with risk appetite through continuous business unit and IT engagement.
• Represent the Global Cybersecurity organization to internal business leaders and external clients.
• Maintain up to date knowledge related to security threats and our evolving cyber program
• Establish key relationships with business executives, client relation teams, global technology services, second line and third lines of defense teams.

Education & Preferred Qualifications

• Excellent teamworking skills a must.
• At least 5 years of cybersecurity experience within financial services.
• 3+ years’ experience working with business leadership in support of key initiatives
• Effective communication skills both written and verbal at all levels of the internal organization and external client base.
• Able to acquire, motivate, and attain top talent through networking and relationships while building talent pipelines.
• Ability to manage both direct and indirect reporting lines onsite and remotely.
• Demonstrate strategic and tactical thinking, along with decision-making skills and business acumen.
• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Information Assurance, or related technical field.
• CISSP or CISM required.
• CRISC, and/or CISA preferable, but not required.

Are you the right candidate? Yes!

We truly believe in the power that comes from the diverse backgrounds and experiences our employees bring with them. Although each vacancy details what we are looking for, we don’t necessarily need you to fulfil all of them when applying. If you like change and innovation, seek to see the bigger picture, make data driven decisions and are a good team player, you could be a great fit.

Why this role is important to us

Our technology function, Global Technology Services (GTS), is vital to State Street and is the key enabler for our business to deliver data and insights to our clients. We’re driving the company’s digital transformation and expanding business capabilities using industry best practices and advanced technologies such as cloud, artificial intelligence and robotics process automation.

We offer a collaborative environment where technology skills and innovation are valued in a global organization. We’re looking for top technical talent to join our team and deliver creative technology solutions that help us become an end-to-end, next-generation financial services company.

Join us if you want to grow your technical skills, solve real problems and make your mark on our industry.

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