Consultant, Tech Risk and Info Sec.

This individual’s primary day to day responsibility will assist with tasks to be used in support of IT risk and control assessments, information security initiatives, and /or management reporting. In particular, this individual will have a role in the identification, assessment and reporting of technology and information security risk and shared responsibility for execution of tasks associated with one or more key practice areas defined in the Information Security and Technology Risk Management Program. Position is an independent contributor and will work closely with peers and manager on assisting with strategic IT Risk and Information Security projects as assigned.

1. Provide support and sponsorship for strategically important projects related to information security and technology risk management. Assist with plans for these project deliverables, goals and milestones.
2. Review and assess controls and risks through established frameworks. 
3. Produce meaningful, measured metrics in regards to authored risk management programs.
4. Work with individuals to determine action plans to remediate identified risks. 
5. Provide consulting to the business on IT Risk.
6. Collaborate with Information Security, Privacy, and Risk Management teams to provide continuous improvement to Information Security and Technology Risk Policies and frameworks.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of risk management or technology security experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Technology, Management Information Systems, Computer Science or a related discipline. 
• Understanding of information security, IT audit and IT risk management principles.
• Preferred: Current CISA, CISM, CRISC, CISSP or similar IT certifications.
• Limited experience with assessing IT related processes such as system and information security, system development and change management, computer operations and data protection
• Awareness of Financial Services industry regulations, specifically those set forth in the Federal Financial Institutional Examination Council (FFIEC) handbooks and other country specific regulatory authorities.
• Awareness of industry accepted IT risk management and control frameworks such as COBIT 5, ISO 27001/27002 and NIST 800-53.
• Demonstrated ability to work well in both an individual contributor and team capacity, in particular multi-national teams.
• Able to effectively participate in projects and complete multiple tasks simultaneously and efficiently while maintaining a sense of urgency and attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills. Able to prepare clearly written, organized documents, reports and communications that demonstrate proper justification and support for any conclusions and assessment results and contain correct grammar, punctuation and spelling
• Able to interact in a professional manner and develop relationships with individuals and teams at any level in Northern Trust or third party service provider.

About Northern Trust:

Northern Trust provides innovative financial services and guidance to corporations, institutions and affluent families and individuals globally. With 130 years of financial experience and nearly 20,000 partners, we serve the world’s most sophisticated clients using leading technology and exceptional service. 

Working with Us:

As a Northern Trust partner, you will be part of a flexible and collaborative work culture, which has a strong history of financial strength and stability. Movement within the organization is encouraged, senior leaders are accessible, and you can take pride in working for a company that is committed to strengthening the communities we serve! 
 
We recognize the value of inclusion and diversity in culture, in thought, and in experience, which is why Forbes ranked us the top employer for Diversity in 2018. 

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 ethical companies. Build your career with us and apply today.

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