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 Principal will be a lead specialist within the Cyber Risk team, and will be responsible for the 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 key responsibilities of the role include:

Drive the identification, evaluation, and prioritization of cyber risks across the organizationConduct cyber risk assessments and provide reporting to a range of senior stakeholdersConduct cyber maturity assessments and provide reporting to a range of senior stakeholdersConduct thematic risk analysis, providing insights on issues and direction on risk mitigation strategiesParticipate in the production of risk metrics and other risk reportingDrive automation, analytics, and continuous improvement of processesEngage with a range of senior stakeholders across Lines of Defense to ensure appropriate oversight and reporting of cybersecurity risksCollaborate with cross-functional teams on cyber risk assessment and remediation activities

Skills/ Qualifications:

Extensive experience in cybersecurity, with a focus on risk managementKnowledge of cyber risk management frameworks and methodologiesStrategic thinker with a strong understanding of cyber threats, vulnerabilities, and risk mitigation optionsInnovative thinker and adaptable to changeExceptional communication and presentation skills, capable of translating technical risk into business termsExcellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skillsRelevant 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.

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.