Cybersecuity GRC Governance Principal (Finance)

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 Cybersecurity Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) team within Northern Trust's Technology function (1st Line of Defence), and will focus on the measurement, analysis, oversight and reporting of cybersecurity risks and controls.

The Cybersecurity Governance Principal will be a highly skilled and detail-oriented lead specialist within the Cybersecurity Governance team and will be responsible for running cybersecurity governance committees and working groups, managing cybersecurity control standards, and coordinating management reporting for committees, include the Board of Directors. The ideal candidate will combine expertise in cybersecurity, risk management and governance disciplines, with exceptional communication skills and strong attention to detail.

The key responsibilities of the role include:

• Lead and facilitate governance committees and working groups to ensure effective communication and decision-making processes. This includes planning meeting agendas, collecting and reviewing presentation materials, and managing meeting logistics.
• Maintain detailed and accurate records of committees and working groups, including minutes, action items, challenges, and decisions.
• Lead periodic committee and working group performance reviews to assess effectiveness in achieving its objectives.
• Coordinate ongoing maintenance of cybersecurity control standards to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry best practices.
• Coordinate and prepare comprehensive reporting for committees and boards, ensuring accuracy and timeliness of information.
• Drive automation, analytics, and continuous improvement of processes
• Engage with a range of senior stakeholders across Lines of Defence to ensure appropriate oversight and reporting of cybersecurity risks
• Acts as a resource for direction and development, guiding less experienced staff

Skills/ Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in information security, Computer Science, or a related field; Master's degree preferred
• Minimum of 12 years of experience in cybersecurity, with a focus on governance including committees and/or policies and standards
• Extensive knowledge of cyber risk management frameworks and methodologies
• 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

Salary Range:
$114,700 - 194,900 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 insurance, and other voluntary and well-being benefits. Northern Trust also provides a discretionary bonus program that may include an equity component.

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.

We'd love to learn more about how your interests and experience could be a fit with one of the world's most admired and sustainable companies! Build your career with us and apply today. #MadeForGreater

Reasonable accommodation

Northern Trust is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email our HR Service Center at MyHRHelp@ntrs.com .

We hope you're excited about the role and the opportunity to work with us. We value an inclusive workplace and understand flexibility means different things to different people.

Apply today and talk to us about your flexible working requirements and together we can achieve greater.