Regional Security Officer, North America

Purpose

Group Security International supports NAB Group operations globally. The Regional Security Officers play a pivotal role in championing the security agenda within their jurisdiction. They act as the primary contact for Group Security within their respective jurisdiction, enabling engagement amongst Group Security colleagues located across the globe and international colleagues. You will act as a key partner to the NAB Group international offices in your jurisdiction, engaging with regional colleagues to understand information security concerns, to develop positive security culture amongst them and to represent Group Security at regional activities.

You will be part of the Group Security high performing team and provide senior security leadership to regional leadership teams. You are required to execute security activities that align with Group Security Strategy in your region and maintain security posture within NAB Group's risk appetite. You will adapt to changing priorities, emerging technologies and evolving operational requirements as you execute.

• A passion for Cyber and Physical security and technology in general. A mature understanding of security trends, tools, technologies, processes and procedures.
• A good understanding of relevant local regulations.
• Security risk and compliance management.
• Proactive situation management, innovative and critical thinker with tactical execution.
• Data/intelligence gathering and analysis.
• Incident, response and crisis management.
• Ability to build and maintain liaison partnerships with government and non-government bodies.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• High quality planning, prioritisation, and organisational skills.

• Proactively manage risk, meeting all policy and compliance requirements; perform controls; adhere to processes and procedures pertinent to the role; conduct security reviews and elevate events, issues or breaches as they are identified.

• Must have 8+ years in Cyber Security, with Physical Security experience considered a significant advantage.
• Proven ability to operate and deliver within large, multi-time-zone organisations, preferably banking/financial services.
• Track record of providing high quality, accurate insights that help drive decision making.
• A proven record of improving business outcomes and capabilities.
• Experience handling audits and regulatory inspections.
• Ex‑Government law enforcement/intelligence experience preferred.
• Knowledge of cyber‑security processes and frameworks, such as ISO
  27000 series, NIST, COBIT.
• Good understanding of banking/finance compliance obligations, relevant regulations, industry requirements and their linkage to processes.

• Preference for relevant tertiary/post‑graduate qualifications – degree in Computer Science / information systems or equivalent technical qualification.
• Cyber Security, Governance, Architecture or technology related certifications will be an advantage. (CISSP, CISM, SABSA)
• Demonstrated ability within physical security, supported by appropriate licensing in the field.
• Business acumen in banking / financial services industry will be an advantage.

• Risk and compliance escalation.
• Performance improvement locally and contribute to the broader group.
• Productivity and efficiency.
• Employees are expected to be able to judge when to escape matters to avoid negative impact on the delivery of work using a degree of responsibility and maturity.

• Proactively identify regional regulatory, and operational requirements and ensure they are embedded within Group Security processes.
• Act as a conduit between Group Security and the region by representing regional perspectives and advocating for regional priorities to Group Security leadership and being the voice for Group Security at regional forums.
• Engage with Group Security leadership to ensure alignment of Group Security and regional objectives.
• Contribute towards Group Security goals, commitments and strategy outcomes, document measures and track progress.
• Drive continuous…