Head of Cyber Risk for Functions and Technology, SVP

Citi, the leading global bank, has approximately 200 million customer accounts and does business in more than 160 countries and jurisdictions. Citi provides consumers, corporations, governments, and institutions with a broad range of financial products and services, including consumer banking and credit, corporate and investment banking, securities brokerage, transaction services, and wealth management.

As a bank with a brain and a soul, Citi creates economic value that is systemically responsible and in our clients’ best interests. As a financial institution that touches every region of the world and every sector that shapes your daily life, our Enterprise Operations & Technology teams are charged with a mission that rivals any large tech company. Our technology solutions are the foundations of everything we do from keeping the bank safe, managing global resources, and providing the technical tools our workers need to be successful to designing our digital architecture and ensuring our platforms provide a first-class customer experience. We reimagine client and partner experiences to deliver excellence through secure, reliable, and efficient services.

Our commitment to diversity includes a workforce that represents the clients we serve from all walks of life, backgrounds, and origins. We foster an environment where the best people want to work. We value and demand respect for others, promote individuals based on merit, and ensure opportunities for personal development are widely available to all. Ideal candidates are innovators with well-rounded backgrounds who bring their authentic selves to work and complement our culture of delivering results with pride. If you are a problem solver who seeks passion in your work, come join us. We’ll enable growth and progress together.

About Our Team:

The Chief Information Security Office (CISO) is home to deeply talented colleagues that work to ensure the safety of Citi's clients', our revenue, our employees and our proprietary data. We manage information security as one end-to end program – one with a clear mandate and accountability. Our mission is a program that is fully anchored to modern control and architectural frameworks, is fully aligned with the enterprise architecture of the firm and is deeply integrated into the sectors and functions.

Functions and Technology is an important enabler of Citi's strategy, supporting the needs of Finance, Risk, HR, Chief Data Office, Chief Operating Office Technology, Global Legal Affairs, and Compliance, Internal Audit, etc. Its mission is to deliver world-class technology solutions for Citi's Global Functions using common data, analytics, and platforms. Citi's Technology Infrastructure services cover 14 functions from End user services, Compute/Network/Storage/Data, Public/Private Cloud, Data Center hosting, Mainframe and Host systems to production operations. The Head of Cyber Risk for Global Functions and Technology is a senior management position responsible for partnering strongly with the Functions Business and Technology teams to protect the bank, securely enable the business and manage cybersecurity risk.   This role reports to Global head of Cyber Security and if part of Citi Global Business, Functions and Technology (BFT) Chief Information Security Officer (CISO). 

Position Overview:

Are you a strategic and influential leader with a passion for cybersecurity and a proven track record in managing cyber risk within a complex, global organization? Business Functions Technology CISO  is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Cyber Risk Head to join our First Line of Defense and lead Cyber Risk operations for Global Functions and Technology business. This role reports directly to global head of Global Functions Technology.  In this critical role, you will be responsible for developing and executing the cyber risk strategy for our global functions and technology business units, ensuring alignment with the company's overall risk appetite. You will lead a team of risk analysts, collaborate with diverse stakeholders across the organization, and play a key role in protecting our critical assets from evolving cyber threats. This is an exceptional opportunity to shape the cyber risk landscape of a leading financial institution and contribute to our continued success.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement a comprehensive cyber risk strategy aligned with the company's overall risk appetite and regulatory requirements for global functions and technology business units.
•  Establish and maintain a robust cyber risk management operations  and ensure cyber risk exposures are managed within the defined company risk appetite, proactively identifying and addressing potential breaches.
• Prepare and present clear, concise, and insightful cyber risk reports to senior management and relevant risk committees, effectively communicating risk exposures and mitigation strategies.
•  Build and maintain strong relationships with senior and mid-level managers across business, technology, and risk functions, acting as a trusted advisor on all cyber risk matters.
• Represent the First Line of Defense cyber risk perspective in various risk forums and committees, contributing to informed decision-making.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of cyber risk analysts, fostering a high-performance culture focused on collaboration and excellence.
• Identify emerging thematic cyber risk issues, analyze potential impacts, and develop proactive preventative and detective controls to mitigate these risks.
•  Oversee the design, implementation, and ongoing assessment of cyber risk controls to ensure their effectiveness in reducing risk.
• Partner with the internal regulatory team to address cyber risk-related inquiries and ensure compliance with relevant regulations.
•  Collaborate effectively with the CISO organization, Technology and Business Risk & Controls, Second Line of Cyber Risk, Internal Audit, and other relevant stakeholders.

Qualifications:

We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced individual with the following qualifications:

• Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in cyber risk management, information security within the financial services industry.
• Proven experience leading and managing a team of cyber risk professionals.
• Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing cyber risk strategies and frameworks in a large, global organization.
• Significant experience interacting with senior management and presenting risk findings.
• Experience in 1st Line of Defense risk management and interfacing with regulators, auditors, and risk committees
• Ability to assess emerging threats, cyber risk trends, and define control strategies
• Deep understanding of cyber risk management principles, frameworks (e.g., NIST CSF, ISO 27001, Cyber Risk Institute Profile), and methodologies.
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements and compliance frameworks relevant to the financial industry (e.g., GDPR, CCPA, GLBA).
• Strong knowledge of various cyber threats, vulnerabilities, and attack techniques 
• Experience with risk assessment methodologies (e.g., qualitative and quantitative risk analysis).
• Excellent data analysis and reporting skills, with the ability to translate technical findings into business-relevant insights.
• Experience in developing and implementing risk metrics and key risk indicators (KRIs).
• Understanding of technology infrastructure, cloud computing, and application development
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively communicate complex technical information to both technical and non-technical1 audiences, including senior management.
• Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to motivate, develop, and inspire a team.
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving3 skills, with the ability to anticipate future risks and develop proactive solutions.
• Strong influencing and negotiation skills, with the ability to drive consensus and achieve desired outcomes.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills,4 with a keen attention to detail.
• High level of integrity and ethical standards.

Education/Certifications:

• Bachelor’s/University degree, Master’s degree preferred
• Relevant professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CRISC, or equivalent are highly preferred.

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Job Family Group:

Technology

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Job Family:

Information Security

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Time Type:

Full time

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Primary Location:

Irving Texas United States

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Primary Location Full Time Salary Range:

$156,160.00 - $234,240.00

In addition to salary, Citi’s offerings may also include, for eligible employees, discretionary and formulaic incentive and retention awards. Citi offers competitive employee benefits, including: medical, dental & vision coverage; 401(k); life, accident, and disability insurance; and wellness programs. Citi also offers paid time off packages, including planned time off (vacation), unplanned time off (sick leave), and paid holidays. For additional information regarding Citi employee benefits, please visit citibenefits.com. Available offerings may vary by jurisdiction, job level, and date of hire.

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Anticipated Posting Close Date:

May 19, 2025

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