You will be responsible for evaluating the security posture of third-party vendors that have access to sensitive information or systems of. You will conduct risk assessments to identify and evaluate potential security threats posed by third-party vendors and recommend risk mitigation strategies to minimize the organization's exposure to cyber threats. You will also work closely with internal stakeholders to ensure that third-party vendors comply with our cybersecurity policies and procedures.
We are looking for candidates who have experience in the following areas:
- Conduct risk assessments of third-party vendors to identify potential security threats and vulnerabilities;
- Reporting regular updates to relevant committees and management teams on the status of 3rd party Cybersecurity risk and compliance issues based on internal/external & regulatory assessment results
- Ensure that 3rd party Cybersecurity risk assurance approach, plans and execution are aligned with standard operating policies and procedures, risk assurance standards and regulatory requirements
- Analyze and evaluate vendor security controls, policies, and procedures to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry best practices;
- Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies to address identified vulnerabilities and reduce the organization's exposure to cyber threats;
- Communicate assessment findings and recommendations to internal stakeholders, including senior management, legal, and compliance teams;
- Monitor and track vendor compliance with security policies and procedures through cyclical/periodic assessment activities;
- You’ll be working in the CISO/OCRA (Operational Consolidate Risk assessment) team in Poland. You'll take a part in supporting colleagues from different areas of the firm, including Risk Taxonomy Owners, Compliance & Operational Risk Controllers and Outsourcing & Supplier Management, in improving the overall risk assessment process and implementing the most effective remediation measures.
You have:
- Knowledge in regulatory guidelines and requirements: FRBNY, FINMA, MAS, HKMA, DORA etc.
- Knowledge and specialist in 3rd to Nth party security risk oversight and assessment
- Knowledge on internal / external and regulator engagements
- Cyber and Information security or data privacy related certifications (e.g. CISSP, CISM, CISA or CRISC) are an advantage.
- Ability to communicate both written and verbal for business key partners and management audience. Excellent negotiation, influencing and analytical skills are highly desired
- Knowledge in NIST Cybersecurity Framework and NIST 800 series documents and other such related frameworks: COBIT/ITIL/ISO
- Information Security audit or risk assessment experience in complex IT environments, including Cloud technologies would be beneficial.
- Proven ability to work both independently and as part of a team to deliver quality work in a fast-paced environment
- Flexibility and ability to think creatively and to identify new ways to approach old problems
- Phenomenal analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills
- Dedication to fostering an inclusive culture and value varied perspectives.
- 5+ years of experience in third-party risk assessment or cybersecurity assessment;
- Certifications such as Certified Third-Party Risk Professional (CTPRP) or Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) are a plus.
Your team :
Additional assets: experience with industry recognized standards for IT security controls and best practices like NIST, ISO27001, PCI DSS, COBIT, SOC 2 etc.; one of the following professional qualifications obtained: CEH, CISSP, CISA, CISM, CRISC or ITIL.
- A strong communicator, with good spoken and written English;
- Good team player with analytical ability to provide practical solutions for minimizing risk;
- Well organized, detail oriented, with the ability to collect data, coordinate tasks and lead projects;
- Having risk identification and risk articulation skills;
- Able to build and maintain strong relations with stakeholders;
- Able to show initiative, make logical decisions and stay goal oriented at unclear times