Senior Director of Technology and Cyber Risk Management

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. Position Overview: The function of the Senior Director of Tech Risk Management role will be to define and implement 2nd line of defense functions, including developing several new capabilities. This role assists the Head of Cyber and Technology Risk Management in executing strategic technology risk objectives, establishing oversight and governance over all Technology Programs, including IT Asset Management, Enterprise Infrastructure, Cloud Infrastructure, IT Incident Management, Software Development Lifecycle, End of Life/End of Service, Disaster Recovery, and other technology programs. This role also directs the operational and administrative activities associated with running this team and is accountable for performance management and staffing for the team. Key Responsibilities: Develop and lead oversight and governance over all technology programs in the 1st LOD, including associated standards, procedures, training, and controls. Partner with Non-Financial Risk leaders to develop and mature Technology Risk Reporting, including inputs to Technology Risk appetite metrics and senior management dashboards. In partnership with 1st LOD Tech and Cyber Risk and Controls team, develop a program to ensure comprehensive and recurring risk management assessments are conducted and key controls are implemented. Lead technology incident management activities in partnership with the Operational Resilience Incident Management and 1LOD teams. Partner with Chief Administrative Office and Risk Reporting teams to develop KPIs and KRIs for technology risk programs. Develop budgets and resource requirements for direct reporting teams. Participate in the development of team strategic plans, annual goals, and delivery plans, as well as quarterly and monthly updates. Knowledge/Skills: Broad understanding of existing and emerging technology risks, particularly those affecting the financial sector. Strong understanding of technology regulatory requirements for financial sectors. Strong understanding of cybersecurity and technology risk control frameworks including NIST Cybersecurity Framework, COBIT, ISO, CIS, and CSA. Aptitude to develop and maintain internal and external business relationships. Extensive knowledge of systems security architecture, excellent consultative skills, and strong analytical ability. Experience effectively communicating technology risk posture at the executive level. Experience with technology risk metrics development and reporting. Extensive knowledge of technology risk management including risk treatment, issues management, control validation, and lines of defense. Ability to influence risk decisions within business and technology organizations. Experience: 8-10 years of cybersecurity experience in an operational or risk management role. Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field or comparable work experience. Experience leading a team in an operational risk management program, preferably with technology experience in the three lines of defense. Experience leading a regionally dispersed team. Demonstrated experience working with senior-level clients in a consultative capacity. Demonstrated experience presenting to executive management. Working with Us: As a Northern Trust partner, you will be part of a flexible and collaborative work culture in an organization where financial strength and stability embolden us to explore new ideas. We encourage movement within the organization, and senior leaders are accessible. Join a workplace with a greater purpose. Reasonable Accommodation: Northern Trust is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need an accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email our HR Service Center at

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