Sr Director, Cyber Risk

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.

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.

Role/ Department:

This role will sit in the newly formed Cyber Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) team within Northern Trust’s Technology function (1st Line of Defense), and will focus on the measurement, analysis, oversight and reporting of cybersecurity risks and controls.

The Cyber Risk Senior Director will lead the Cyber Risk team, and will be responsible for the ownership, operation and optimization of the team’s risk identification, assessment and reporting processes. The ideal candidate will combine expertise in both cybersecurity and risk management disciplines, and have exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills.

The Cyber Risk Senior Director will report to the Global Head of Cyber Governance, Risk, and Compliance, and play a key role in the leadership of that team.

 The key responsibilities of the role include:

• Lead a team of cyber risk specialists, providing direction and supporting their development
• Lead the identification, evaluation, and prioritization of cyber risks across the organization
• Oversee production, reporting and evolution of cyber risk metrics, including Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and Key Risk Indicators (KRIs)
• Conduct cyber risk assessments and provide reporting to a range of senior stakeholders
• Conduct cyber maturity assessments and provide reporting to a range of senior stakeholders
• Conduct thematic risk analysis, providing insights on issues and direction on risk mitigation strategies
• Drive automation, analytics, and continuous improvement of processes
• Engage with a range of senior stakeholders across Lines of Defense to ensure appropriate oversight and reporting of cybersecurity risks
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on cyber risk assessment and remediation activities

Skills/ Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Security, Computer Science, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in cybersecurity, with a focus on risk management
• Extensive knowledge of cyber risk management frameworks and methodologies
• Proven experience in leadership roles, managing teams, and influencing executive stakeholders
• Strategic thinker with a strong understanding of cyber threats, vulnerabilities, and risk mitigation options
• Innovative thinker and adaptable to change
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills, capable of translating technical risk into business terms
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CRISC or similar

Working with Us:

As a Northern Trust partner, greater achievements await. You will be part of a flexible and collaborative work culture in an organization where financial strength and stability is an asset that emboldens us to explore new ideas.

Movement within the organization is encouraged, senior leaders are accessible, and you can take pride in working for a company committed to assisting the communities we serve! Join a workplace with a greater purpose

Salary Range:

$0 - 0 USD

Salary range is a good faith estimate of base pay. Northern Trust provides a comprehensive benefits package including retirement benefits (401k and pension), health and welfare benefits (medical, dental, vision, spending accounts and disability), paid time off, parental and caregiver leave, life & accident insur