Principal, Technology and Cyber Risk Management

As a global leader in innovative wealth management, asset servicing, asset management and banking services, Northern Trust (Nasdaq: NTRS) is proud to guide the world’s most successful individuals, families, corporations and institutions. Since 1889, we have aligned our efforts with our three guiding Principles That Endure:
Service, Expertise, and Integrity. Together, they reflect the three cornerstones of business conduct which we strive to instill in our employees, whom we call partners, and to provide to our clients and the communities we serve worldwide. With more than 135 years of financial experience and over 24,000 partners, we serve the world’s most sophisticated clients using leading technology and exceptional service.

This role supports delivery of Northern Trust’s Information Security and Technology Risk Program objectives through deep industry and technical expertise. The position is an individual contributor role, working closely with peers and management to identify, assess, and reduce significant technology and cybersecurity risks, while positively influencing strategic program outcomes.

• Identify emerging technology and cybersecurity risks (e.g., Artificial Intelligence, Digital Assets, Quantum Computing, Cloud/SaaS, Identity & Access Management) and lead risk reduction through expert assessment and advisory.
• Review, challenge, and provide independent risk perspective on significant technology strategies, initiatives, and architectures.
• Conduct technology and cybersecurity risk assessments, deep dives, testing activities, and operational exercises.
• Research, design, and develop testing tools and risk assessment frameworks for enterprise use.
• Partner with stakeholders to define practical remediation action plans for identified risks.
• Document assessment results, findings, and remediation plans; report clearly to management and senior stakeholders.
• Plan, schedule, and monitor deliverables, milestones, and outcomes across assigned initiatives or programs.
• Produce meaningful risk metrics, dashboards, and deep‑dive assessment reporting.
• Provide cross‑training and mentorship to junior team members.
• Support training, awareness, and education activities related to technology and cybersecurity risk management.
• Remain current on industry trends, emerging threats, technologies, and pricing; advise management and executives on business and financial impact.
• Support strategically important initiatives across information security and technology risk management.
• Participate in technology and cybersecurity incident response activities as required.

• Several years experience in a highly regulated technical or security‑related field.
• Current professional certification required (CISA, CISM, CRISC, CISSP, or equivalent).
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Technology, Management Information Systems, Computer Science, or related discipline (or equivalent practical experience).
• Advanced degree in IT or related field is a plus.
• Expert knowledge of emerging cybersecurity and technology risks, including AI, Digital Assets, Quantum Computing, Cloud/SaaS, and IAM.
• Strong experience performing application security, infrastructure, and technology risk assessments.
• Proven ability to review and challenge first line of defense technology teams within large, highly regulated financial services organizations.
• Background in security consulting or senior advisory roles, providing risk guidance to senior management.
• Experience scoping engagements and developing technical or risk‑focused proposals.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with…