CLS Group · 2 days ago
Cyber and Information Risk, Independent Risk Review Lead
CLS Group is responsible for leading the execution of independent reviews of their Information Security and Data Management programs. The Cyber and Information Risk, Independent Risk Review Lead will oversee reviews, identify gaps in controls, and enhance the overall risk management framework.
Financial Services
Responsibilities
Assist the Head of Technology and Information Risk Management and Head of Enterprise Risk and Operational Risk Management in driving the culture of engagement, teamwork and accountability
Lead horizontal reviews of top information security and data management risks, identifying gaps in control coverage and recommending control improvements to address identified gaps
Complete thematic reviews of information security and data management operational risk events and associated proposed actions to propose control enhancements that reduce risk of recurrence
Work with the Information Security and Data Management teams to review control capabilities against industry standards and lead efforts to strengthen the control environment in line with the evolving threat landscape
Review and challenge actions to address gaps, monitor progress of actions, and validate sufficiency of closure evidence
Prepare status reports as needed and present to Technology Leadership, Audit, and regulatory bodies as required
Review and challenge the sufficiency of planned actions to address identified problems, provide stated benefits, and meet regulatory expectations
Review and monitor the progress of actions and validate sufficiency of closure evidence
Prepare status reports as needed and present to Technology Leadership, Audit, and regulatory bodies as required
Actively present to various committees and forums to keep management educated on status of independent reviews, challenges to risk remediation efforts, and progress on control improvements
Be a respected point of contact to stakeholders across the business and technology functions in providing credible operational risk coverage for information security and data management risk
Review and challenge relevant policies, standards, and procedures related to CLS information security and data management processes
Provide guidance and support to junior members of the team
Interact with and present to the Federal Reserve Bank of New York in regular continuous monitoring meetings
Qualification
Required
7+ years of experience building, maintaining, and managing information security and data management risk governance, operations, and risk management functions
Broad-based technology experience at substantial scale and complexity in a global, highly regulated, high-volume transaction environment
Experience must include time operating within transaction services environments characterized by the need for continuous availability and the highest levels of security
Experienced developing and managing Enterprise and Operational Risk programs related to information security and data management, including implementing risk and control frameworks in accordance with best practices and Basel requirements
Experienced leading in a complex matrixed organization, ideally in a global firm with a dynamic and rapidly changing environment
Experienced leading within a highly regulated environment, with a preference for experience at the international and federal levels
Deep knowledge of information security and data management risk and control frameworks and a strong understanding of related policies, procedures, guidelines, and structure
B.S. in a technology discipline (Computer Science, Information Management, Computer Engineering, Cybersecurity or equivalent)
Proficiency in MS PowerPoint and Excel
Preferred
M.S. desired
Relevant certification is desirable, e.g., CISSP, CISM, CISA, CRISC
Experience in broader MS Office suite, including Project and Visio is a plus
Experience with enterprise GRC tools, e.g. Archer is a plus
Benefits
Variable compensation
401(k) match
Benefits
Company
CLS Group
Trusted by thousands of counterparties within the global FX ecosystem, CLS makes FX safer, smoother and more cost effective.
Funding
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