Top Skills:

** Exceptional understanding of Risk and Regulatory requirements in Financial Services industry;

** Exceptional written and verbal communication skills. Ability to interact across multiple organizations and levels; ability to mentor and coach team members;

** Several years of experience in Quality Assurance/Quality Control, IT Risk Management, and Information Security – ability to evaluate and design effective controls;

** Knowledge and experience in performing assessments aligned with regulatory standards.

** Must have excellent communication skills – able to work with and influence senior stakeholders, self-motivated – independent worker, organized and detail oriented who will take initiative and work well collaboratively.

Job Description:

• Responsible for establishing cooperation among the members of a project team who are involved in internal information security functions.
• Champions standards and recommendations for security measures.
• Works operating budgets, identifies project controls, prioritizes team functions and direction, assigns tasks and reviews subordinates work.
• Manages the information security team to develop and implement security processes and procedures. Manages the risk assessment resolution process.
• Responsible for coordinating any security auditing procedures.
• Ability to develop security protection and auditing policies and procedures.
• Responsible for promoting information security awareness.
• Will determine new methods and develop new procedures for accomplishing work.
• May interface with department/business to identify and coordinate security projects.
• Ability to supervise staff and make personnel decisions. Effective decision-making capabilities.
• Ability to work within operating budgets, identify project controls, and prioritize and direct team functions.
• Stay abreast on the latest industry trends and best practices in IT information security. Interfaces with all levels of management to negotiate project priorities and outcomes.
• Is able to effectively relate his/her technical expertise to varying organizational needs.
• Ability to work independently to define, manage, and complete activities.
• Takes action to resolve customer problems or concerns in a timely manner that exceeds normal expectations.
• Maintains clear and open communications with project teams members and customers.