Cybersecurity GRC - Compliance Director

Northern Trust Corporation; London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution, Northern Trust Corporation, is seeking a Cybersecurity GRC - Compliance Director to join their team in London. This role involves managing compliance specialists, overseeing regulatory adherence, and engaging with senior stakeholders to strengthen cybersecurity practices. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in cybersecurity, strong leadership skills, and certifications such as CISSP or CISM. Join Northern Trust for a collaborative and inclusive work environment where your expertise can lead cybersecurity initiatives.

Benefits

Flexible work environment

Opportunities for growth

Inclusivity and community engagement

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in cybersecurity, especially in assurance or audit.
• Strong knowledge of cyber regulations and risk frameworks.
• Leadership experience in managing teams and influencing stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of cyber compliance and assurance specialists.
• Coordinate cyber controls information and evidence requests.
• Ensure compliance with all cyber-related regulatory requirements globally.

Skills

Cybersecurity

Assurance

Audit

Communication

Analytical

Decision-making

Education

CISSP Certification

CISM Certification

CRISC Certification

Job description

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Cybersecurity GRC - Compliance Director, London

Client: Northern Trust Corporation

Location: London, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 844377c29ff5

Job Views: 7

Posted: 22.06.2025

Expiry Date: 06.08.2025

Job Description:

About Northern Trust:

Northern Trust, a Fortune 500 company, is a globally recognized, award-winning financial institution that has been in continuous operation since 1889.

Northern Trust provides innovative financial services and guidance to successful individuals, families, and institutions, emphasizing principles of service, expertise, and integrity. With over 130 years of experience and more than 22,000 partners, we serve sophisticated clients using leading technology and exceptional service.

Role/Department:

This role is part of the Cybersecurity Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) team within Northern Trust’s Technology function (1st Line of Defense). Reporting to the Global Head of Cybersecurity GRC, the Cybersecurity Compliance Director will lead the GRC Compliance team, overseeing monitoring, adherence to cyber regulations, controls oversight, assurance, and coordination of cyber controls information and evidence for regulators, auditors, and clients. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in cybersecurity and assurance disciplines, along with excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage a team of cyber compliance and assurance specialists, providing leadership and development support.
• Coordinate all cyber controls information and evidence requests, including ownership of SOC2 and SOX testing and reporting.
• Interface with Internal Audit for cyber audits, providing expertise and coordination.
• Produce information and evidence on cyber controls for regulatory and client requests, supporting revenue and retention.
• Review client contracts to ensure cyber control conformance.
• Ensure compliance with all cyber-related regulatory requirements globally and lead actions for new requirements.
• Manage the cyber controls evidence repository for quality and consistency.
• Oversee cybersecurity issues and findings, ensuring timely remediation.
• Collaborate with the Cybersecurity team to ensure new products and services are compliant.
• Engage with senior stakeholders to embed cybersecurity regulations and controls in business and technology practices.

Skills/Qualifications:

• Extensive experience in cybersecurity, especially in assurance or audit.
• Strong knowledge of cyber regulations, risk frameworks, and methodologies.
• Leadership experience managing teams and influencing stakeholders.
• Strategic thinker with understanding of cyber threats and risk mitigation.
• Innovative and adaptable to change.
• Excellent communication skills, capable of translating technical risks into business language.
• Analytical and decision-making skills.
• Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CRISC or similar preferred.

Working with Us:

Join Northern Trust for a flexible, collaborative work environment with opportunities for growth. We value inclusivity, community engagement, and flexibility. Apply today to build your career with us!

Reasonable Accommodation:

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