Information Security Risk Oversight Lead - Second Line of Defense , NY Posted yesterday

Information Security Risk Oversight Lead - Second Line of Defense

Location

New York

Business Area

Legal, Compliance, and Risk

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We’re looking for an Information Security Risk Oversight Lead who can translate cybersecurity risk into executive insight and action. Sitting firmly in the Second Line of Defense, you will provide independent oversight and credible challenge across the firm’s enterprise-wide information security program. Operating at the intersection of technology, risk governance, and strategy, you will partner with Information Security, Engineering, and Risk teams to ensure risks are appropriately identified, measured, monitored, and aligned with the firm’s risk appetite.

The "so what" is critical: your oversight will enable leadership to understand not only what the risks are, but whether they are being managed effectively—and where decisive action is required to strengthen the firm’s overall security posture.

• Lead independent review, oversight, and credible challenge of enterprise-wide information security risk assessments, control testing results, and key risk metrics.
• Serve as the primary Second Line risk advisor for cybersecurity and technology-related risks.
• Partner closely with Information Security and Engineering teams to enhance risk awareness, accountability, and control ownership.
• Evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of security controls, particularly across complex, high-risk, or enterprise-scale technology initiatives.
• Review and challenge security-driven programs and initiatives to ensure alignment with enterprise risk appetite and regulatory expectations.
• Monitor information security findings, remediation plans, and validation activities to ensure timely and sustainable risk reduction.
• Identify root causes of control failures, security incidents, or systemic weaknesses and support the development of actionable, preventative recommendations.
• Prepare and present risk oversight materials to senior leadership committees, internal audit, and regulatory bodies as required.
• Contribute to the integration and maturation of information security within the firm’s enterprise risk management framework.
• Maintain governance documentation, including policies, standards, and procedures related to information security oversight.
• Act as a strategic thought partner to senior leaders by advising on emerging threats, evolving regulatory requirements, and industry best practices.

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• 10+ years of experience in Information Security.
• 10+ years of experience in IT Risk Management.
• Demonstrated experience operating within a Second Line of Defense or independent risk oversight function.
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity control frameworks (e.g., NIST CSF, ISO 27001, COBIT, CIS).
• Experience interacting with regulators, internal audit, and executive governance forums.
• Authorized to work in the United States.

• Relevant professional certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CRISC, CISA).
• Experience in regulated industries (e.g., financial services).
• Strong understanding of cloud security, application security, identity and access management, and cyber resilience.
• Familiarity with enterprise risk management methodologies and risk appetite frameworks.

• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills with the ability to provide constructive challenge.
• Executive-level communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to influence without direct authority.
• Strategic mindset with strong attention to detail.
• High…