Associate Director - Risk Management - Cybersecurity

Moody's Corporation; Manchester; On-site; GBP 68,000 - 113,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Associate Director to lead cybersecurity risk management efforts. This role involves developing frameworks for identifying and mitigating risks, ensuring compliance with regulations, and collaborating with various stakeholders. Join a dynamic team dedicated to enhancing data quality and governance while shaping the future of data management. If you are passionate about cybersecurity and innovation, this is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the industry.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Life Insurance

Personal Accident Insurance

Time Off

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in information security in a complex environment.
• Strong knowledge of application security vulnerabilities and remediation techniques.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing an enterprise-wide cybersecurity risk management framework.
• Support execution of risk assessments and vulnerability assessments.

Skills

Information Security

Cybersecurity Risk Management

Vulnerability Assessment

Application Security

Analytical Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Assurance

Information Security certifications

Tools

Qualys

Prisma Cloud

Job description

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• 55 Princess Street, Floor 3, Manchester, M2 4EW, GB
  
  

Location(s):

• 55 Princess Street, Floor 3, Manchester, M2 4EW, GB
  
  

Line Of Business: Data Estate(DE)

Job Category:

• Engineering & Technology
  
  

Experience Level: Experienced Hire

At Moody's, we unite the brightest minds to turn today’s risks into tomorrow’s opportunities. We do this by striving to create an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome to be who they are-with the freedom to exchange ideas, think innovatively, and listen to each other and customers in meaningful ways.

If you are excited about this opportunity but do not meet every single requirement, please apply! You still may be a great fit for this role or other open roles. We are seeking candidates who model our values: invest in every relationship, lead with curiosity, champion diverse perspectives, turn inputs into actions, and uphold trust through integrity.

At Moody’s we united the brightest minds to turn today’s risks into tomorrow’s opportunities. We do this by striving to create an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome to be who they are - with freedom to exchange ideas, think innovatively, and listen to each other and customers in meaningful ways.

If you are excited about this opportunity but do not meet every single requirement, please apply! You may still be a great fit for this role or other open roles. We are seeking candidates who model our values: invest in every relationship, lead with curiosity, champion diverse perspectives, turn inputs into actions, and uphold trust through integrity.

Welcome to the Data Estate business unit at Moody's Analytics, where we are pioneering the future of data management and analytics in Moody's Analytics. Our mission is to deliver precise, timely data with a commitment to innovation.

At Data Estate, we focus on enhancing Moody's digital presence and improving customer engagement through innovative data solutions. Our team is dedicated to enforcing and evolving our data quality framework, improving transparency into our data assets, and strategically growing new and existing information providers. We are committed to ensuring our data is ready for an expanding set of GenAI use cases and maintaining tight alignment with the teams we support.

We are building a resilient data platform that supports our strategic priorities and drives long-term, sustainable growth for the business.

Join us at Data Estate and be part of a dynamic team that is shaping the future of data management. We offer a collaborative environment where your contributions will have a meaningful impact on our clients and the industry. If you are passionate about data quality, governance, and innovation, we invite you to explore opportunities with us and help us deliver exceptional results.

Job Summary: The Associate Director will be responsible for supporting the identification, assessment, and mitigation of cybersecurity risks and vulnerabilities within the organization. This role involves assisting in the development and implementation of cybersecurity frameworks and procedures to ensure the organization's compliance with regulatory requirements and industry best practices. The Associate Director will work closely with senior management, business units, and other stakeholders to promote a strong risk culture and ensure effective cybersecurity risk management practices.

Responsibilities include:

• Assist in the development and implementation of an enterprise-wide cybersecurity risk management framework, including procedures and tools for identifying, assessing, monitoring, and reporting cybersecurity risks and vulnerabilities.
• Support the execution of risk assessments, vulnerability assessments, and penetration testing to identify potential cybersecurity risks and their impact on the organization.
• Provide dedicated security functions in accordance with the needs, risk level, and plans provided by the corporate security plan
• Manage the risk posture, regulatory compliancy assurance, and the coordination of security plans in conjunction with the Senior Director of Risk Management
• Monitor, schedule and communicate information security tasks, events and trends
• Identify monitoring and reporting of risk items to the Senior Director of Risk Management
• Develop and report key metrics
• Document the application security program (Secure Coding Policies, Security Guidelines, Best Practices, Checklists, etc.).
• Act as business security champion, and mentor and guide and other security analysts
• Collaborate with business units and other stakeholders to ensure that cybersecurity risks are effectively managed and mitigated.
• Perform other related duties as assigned
  
  

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Information Assurance, Information Security, Information Systems or related field preferred
• Information Security certifications and Security Product Certifications are desirable
• 6+ years information security experience in a large and complex business environment
• 3+ years experience identifying and remediating application security risks as part of vulnerability assessments and remediation programs
• Strong knowledge of the development of application security assessment and code review methodologies.
• Strong knowledge of application security vulnerabilities, remediation and mitigation techniques, and secure coding practices
• Working knowledge of automated application security scanning tools such as Qualys, Prisma Cloud or other similar commercial solutions.
• Working knowledge of manual assessment tools, automation scripts and other commercial and open source tools is preferred.
• Strong analytical skills to troubleshoot technical problems and determine resolution
• Strong knowledge of web technologies (.ASP, .NET, Java)
• Exposure to Application Security Maturity Models
• Collaborates effectively with cross-functional entities across the enterprise
• Organizational direction, time management, problem-solving, prioritization, goal setting, leadership and motivation, negotiation, interpersonal relations, verbal/written communications and human resource management
  
  

Annual base salary gross: £68,400.00 to £113,000.00. Applicable to Lithuania candidates: The base salary range represents the low and high end of the Moody’s salary range for this position. Actual salaries will vary and will be based on various factors, such as candidate’s qualifications, skills, and competencies. The salary is one component of Moody’s total compensation package for employees. Other rewards and benefits include the following: Medical, Personal Accident, Life Insurance and Time Off.

Moody’s is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.

Candidates for Moody's Corporation may be asked to disclose securities holdings pursuant to Moody’s Policy for Securities Trading and the requirements of the position. Employment is contingent upon compliance with the Policy, including remediation of positions in those holdings as necessary.

Seniority level

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