Chief Information Security Officer

About Northern Trust:

Northern Trust, a Fortune 500 company, is a globally recognized, award-winning financial institution that has been in continuous operation since 1889.  

Northern Trust is proud to provide innovative financial services and guidance to the world’s most successful individuals, families, and institutions by remaining true to our enduring principles of service, expertise, and integrity. With more than 130 years of financial experience and over 22,000 partners, we serve the world’s most sophisticated clients using leading technology and exceptional service.

The Chief Information Security Officer is responsible for the security of company and client information and for the management of information technology risks across Northern Trust's global business. Directs, manages, plans and administers the operational and administrative activities associated with the running of the Information Security section. Responsible for security reviews of application technology architecture. Provides state-of-the-art technical expertise and support to clients, IT management and staff in risk assessment and the implementation of appropriate data security procedures. Manages multiple projects, professional and technical staff, and other related activities of the area. Develops, implements, and communicates an overall strategy to meet the strategic plans for the corporation and the business units. Oversees, plans, and directs the activities for the units, ensuring that resources are available to accomplish the business objectives.

Major Duties :

1. Approves IS security architecture/designs, plans, controls, processes, standards, policies and procedures to ensure alignment with IS standards and overall IS security strategy.
2. Manages the technology risk through the direct management of a group of managers. Oversees, plans, and directs the activities for the units, ensuring that the business objectives are being met.
3. Directs the development of techniques and procedures for conducting IS security risk assessments and compliance audits, the evaluation and testing of hardware, firmware and software for possible impact on system security, and the investigation and resolution of security incidents.
4. Advises management on security effectiveness and recommends enhancements. Develops, implements, and communicates an overall strategy to meet the strategic plans for both the corporation and business units. Directs the activities of the area towards accomplishing those objectives.
5. Oversees the financial and staff resources, including developing and managing capital and expense budgets, and ensuring that resources are available to accomplish the objectives set for the area. Develops and manages programs to support risk management and compliance objectives.
6. Assumes full accountability for the performance/profitability of the area as compared to the plan.
7. Assumes accountability for the performance management, career development, and diversity programs in assigned areas.

Knowledge :

Requires excellent communication skills, analytical ability, strong judgment and management skills, and the ability to work effectively with client, IT management and staff, vendors and consultants.

Experience :

Bachelor degree in Computer Science or a related discipline and at least 10 or more years of technical experience in the security aspects of multiple platforms, operating systems, software, communications and network protocols or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.

Salary Range:

Salary range is a good faith estimate of base pay. Northern Trust provides a comprehensive benefits package including retirement benefits (401k and pension), health and welfare benefits (medical, dental, vision, spending accounts and disability), paid time off, parental and caregiver leave, life & accident insurance, and other voluntary and well-being benefits. Northern Trust also provides a discretionary bonus program that may include an equity component.

Working with Us: 

As a Northern Trust partner, greater achievements await. You will be part of a flexible and collaborative work culture in an organization where financial strength and stability is an asset that emboldens us to explore new ideas.

Movement within the organization is encouraged, senior leaders are accessible, and you can take pride in working for a company committed to assisting the communities we serve! Join a workplace with a greater purpose.

We’d love to learn more about how your interests and experience could be a fit with one of the world’s most admired and sustainable companies! Build your career with us and apply today. #MadeForGreater 

Reasonable accommodation

Northern Trust is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email our HR Service Center at MyHRHelp@ntrs.com.

 
We hope you’re excited about the role and the opportunity to work with us. We value an inclusive workplace and understand flexibility means different things to different people.

Apply today and talk to us about your flexible working requirements and together we can achieve greater.