Principal, Technology and Cyber Risk Management

Principal, Technology and Cyber Risk Management

• providing information that enhances global security.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess emerging technology and cybersecurity risks (e.g., artificial intelligence, digital assets, quantum computing, cloud/technology, identity, risk and access management) and provide advice on mitigation strategies, actions, and controls.
• Resolve challenges and establish management-level priorities for key operational initiatives.
• Conduct risk assessments using cybersecurity and technology compliance methods, test results, security measures, and independent reviews.
• Identify key business value, including the development and testing of risk models that ensure the ongoing ability to analyze.
• Work closely with senior leadership (C-suite) to prevent unmitigated risk exposure to the firm’s IT and operations.
• Support assessment results, findings, and remediation plans, as well as their impact on risk management.
• Plan, schedule, and monitor deliverables, test scenarios, and activities across assigned initiatives or programs.
• Generate meaningful risk metrics, dashboards, and in-depth reports for executive teams.
• Support talent growth, coaching, and development, and mitigate staffing continuity risks.
• Stay up to date on industry trends, emerging threat technologies, and privacy and related risk management.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and frameworks in cybersecurity risk management, and provide consulting on tools and methodologies.
• Support effective risk management and countermeasures for emerging technologies.
• Participate in technology and cybersecurity incident response activities as needed.

Skills and Qualifications

• A master's degree in a relevant field is preferred.
• Strong project management and leadership skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities at the same time.
• Strategic analytical and conceptual/problem-solving skills, with a demonstrated ability to produce clear, well-structured, and well-written documentation and supporting narratives.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of diverse, multinational teams.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build trusting relationships at all organizational levels and with third-party providers.

What We Will Offer

• At Northern Trust, alongside our team, global colleagues, and community, you’ll be part of a flexible and collaborative work culture in an organization where success is defined by purpose-driven contributions and where the value of your unique talents will propel your career forward.
• Movement within this network, as well as corporate-sponsored, career-related training, are integral parts of our overall job enrichment program for our employees.