Staff Cybersecurity Controls Specialist

The role:

The Staff Cybersecurity Controls Specialist is responsible for working with information security partners to document, manage, and monitor progress toward achieving risk mitigation. This person will work very closely with process owners to evaluate risks and control posture related to information security objectives; identify emerging risks; facilitate identification of control weaknesses; and monitor and manage the lifecycle of information security-related issues. This position is within the first line-of-defense (1LOD) and requires coordination with second line-of-defense (2LOD) partners and auditors in support of their activities. Additionally, this role will promote and support security risk awareness activities. 

What you’ll do:

• Management and oversight of risks and controls for information security objectives across the enterprise
• Partner with security leaders and staff to identify and document risks related to information security objectives
• Execute formal Risk and Control Self-Assessment (RCSA) activities in coordination with security risk owners 
• Work with 2LOD and audit teams to coordinate monitoring activities and objectives
• Prepare committee materials, briefings, summary reports, and other documentation for executive-level audiences
• Assist with preparation of training materials related to information security risks
• Drive accountability with process owners to ensure timely identification and remediation of security-related control issues
• Exceed timeliness goals and meet deadlines for mitigating issues
• Provide input and subject matter guidance on information security policies and standards
• Adhere to risk and compliance policies. 
• Maintain a comprehensive understanding of existing and emerging regulatory requirements, operational processes, inherent risks, and internal policies & practices to provide advice to stakeholders.
• Communicate information security risk posture to senior management and stakeholders

What you’ll need:

• Minimum 7 years of experience in cybersecurity risk management in a financial services and/or banking operating environment; specifically managing first or second line of defense risk and controls activity
• Experience with interacting and solutioning with information security teams to document and measure control effectiveness
• External audit, internal audit, or 2LOD information security risk experience
• Experience collaborating across multiple teams and enterprise-wide
• Strong ability to promote a culture of ownership, accountability, and collaboration 
• Strong verbal and written communication skills 
• Strong understanding of risk management frameworks and best practices
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Ability to balance multiple critical priorities simultaneously 
• Ability to build a process from the ground up and drive engagement
• Experience in highly-matrixed, fast paced environments
• A Bachelor's Degree or 4 years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree