Our Client in the Fintech Industry is urgently looking for a Director of Information Security Risk
Responsibilities
- Identify, document, and communicate information security risks associated with T2 data stored, processed, or transmitted through 3rd party information systems and applications
- Develop and refine security practices to ensure a balance between productivity and risk, in support of a diverse array of business services and IT applications
- Manage Information Security policies and standards coordinating with stakeholders as needed
- Manage and mentor Information Security Risk personnel charting a path for individual growth in line with the InfoSec Risk Mgmt. program
- Work closely with a broad array of stakeholders, from fellow IT Risk and Security leadership, legal and audit representatives, vendors, executives, and clients to meet Information Security objectives
- Influence tactical and strategic direction of the Information Security risk management program, especially as it relates to emerging risk management requirements
- Formulate and own pivotal initiatives which provide further transparency into cyber-risk and help drive mitigation
Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience working in Information Security Risk Management
- 2+ years of experience managing people and wanting to see them succeed
- 4 year bachelor degree in relevant field
- Be able to effectively communicate, influence, and negotiate with company leadership at all levels
- Be able to develop and nurture balanced relationships
- Direct experience managing one or more of the following:
- IT risk identification and assessment
- Control design and implementation
- Vendor (information security) risk assessments
- Policy development
- Data classification initiative
- Possess and maintain IT and InfoSec technical fundamental knowledge particularly as they relate to cyber-risk
- Experience managing consultants and third-party resources
- Be able to establish a risk assessment methodology that is flexible enough to meet the needs of an evolving business but incorporates principles from mature pre-existing frameworks
- Flexible, adapting to company culture and individual behavior
- Fluency in Verbal and Written English
- Ability to maintain positivity in times of difficulty or conflict
- Proactive, self-motivated, and hands-on when needed
If interested, Please share your updated CV to cloud@oscartemple.com. Referrals are also welcome.
Job Location: New York USA