IT Security Assistant VP

Our client, a leading organisation within the banking and financial services sector, is seeking an IT Security Assistant Vice President to join their dynamic team.

The GRC IT Security Assistant Vice President will play a pivotal role within the Cyber Governance, Risk & Compliance / Cyber Third-Party Management function. This role is integral in managing cybersecurity, technology risk, third-party risk, cloud risk, regulatory compliance, and security governance activities across the organisation.

• Manage security due diligence for new and existing suppliers.
• Coordinate vendor security assessments and review security questionnaires.
• Evaluate supplier security controls and track remediation plans.

• Support the operation of the Information Security Governance Framework.
• Facilitate cyber risk identification, assessment, and reporting.
• Maintain cyber risk registers and produce governance reporting.

• Execute security risk assessments, including third-party and cloud security reviews.
• Review assessment findings and recommend remediation actions.

• Support Internal and External Audit activities.
• Assist with compliance against regulations and industry standards.
• Build strong relationships across technology, cyber, risk, and business teams.
• Engage with suppliers regarding assessment activities and remediation plans.

• Strong background in Third-Party Risk Management (TPRM) and Cyber Security Governance.
• Familiarity with Security Due Diligence Assessments and Regulatory Compliance.

• 3+ years in Cyber Security, Information Security Governance, or Technology Risk within a regulated environment, preferably in banking or financial services.
• Excellent analytical thinking and communication skills.
• Strong stakeholder management abilities and a proactive approach to risk management.

• Experience with cloud security governance and operational resilience.
• Familiarity with tools such as Process Unity, Service Now, and Power BI.

Candidates will ideally show evidence of the above in their CV in order to be considered.

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