The Custom Group of Companies ยท 21 hours ago
Director, Cyber and Information Risk Lead
Iselin, NJ
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
7+ years expThe Custom Group of Companies is seeking a Director, Cyber and Information Risk Lead to oversee the execution of their Enterprise Risk Management and Operational Risk Management programs. This role involves leading a team to manage cyber, information security, and data management risk, while providing oversight and guidance across various corporate departments.
ConsultingHuman ResourcesLegalStaffing Agency
Responsibilities
Assist the Head of Technology and Information Security Risk Management and Head of Enterprise Risk and Operational Risk Management in driving the culture of engagement, teamwork and accountability
Work with the Information Security and Data Management teams to challenge risk assessments, and lead in efforts to strengthen the control environment in line with the evolving threat landscape
Support the CRO and Head of Enterprise Risk and Operational Risk Management in furthering the use and efficacy of the ERM and ORM framework while enhancing its applicability to manage information security and data management risk
Provide review and credible challenge of information security and data management risk profile and associated framework components, e.g., risk and control self-assessments, control testing, event management, metrics and indicators, risk appetite, finding management, and reporting
Lead in executing oversight of information security and data management risks by performing the following: Provide subject matter expertise to business units to drive, guide and influence risk ownership, clarity and assessment of risks & controls. Review and monitor the progress of actions and validate appropriateness of closure evidence. Document credible challenge of information security and data management risk appetite to support the Enterprise Risk management (ERM) program. Regular review and challenge of key risk indicators including thresholds and applicability to risk appetite. Prepare monthly and quarterly ORM/ERM reports and present to Technology Leadership, Audit, and regulatory bodies as required
Lead in executing project oversight for information security and data management risks by performing the following: Provide challenge of risk management of material information security and data management projects that may impact the firm's risk profile. Work with business partners to challenge the quality of the project inherent risk assessments and contribute to the independent risk review for projects. Review project benefits and closure artifacts in preparation for transition to BAU
Actively present to various committees and forums to keep management educated on changes and challenges to risk appetite
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
Provide guidance and support to junior members of the team
Lead projects in co-ordination with Operational Risk team to enhance the ORM framework and assist with implementation of best practices
Interact with and / present to Client Client in regular continuous monitoring meetings
Ability to influence and gain credibility with the business
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 policies, procedures, guidelines, and structure
Functional expertise, with operational knowledge of and exposure to various current and emerging information security and data management areas such as: Cyber resilience, Identity & privileged access management, Secure coding practices, Cloud security configuration and control frameworks, Artificial Intelligence, Third-party risk management, Incident management, Threat/vulnerability management, Network security, Data governance, Data quality, Data architecture/lineage
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
Working knowledge of information security and data management life cycles based on an established framework: CRI, NIST CSF, NIST SP 800-53, ORX, ISO 27001, SANS, CERT, ENISA, CSA, OACA, ISACA, DAMA-DMBOK
Experience in broader MS Office suite, including Project and Visio is a plus
Experience with enterprise GRC tools, e.g. Archer is a plus
Company
The Custom Group of Companies
For over 30 years, The Custom Group of Companies has been a leader in the recruitment industry, providing temporary/consulting, direct hire, and executive search services throughout New York.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Andrew Norton
Managing Director/Partner
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