Lead, Information Security GRC Automation

Prudential Annuities Distributors (PAD); Newark (NJ); Hybrid; USD 115,000 - 189,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with company match

Medical, dental, vision insurance

PTO and family leave

Job summary

Prudential Annuities Distributors (PAD) seeks a Lead, Information Security GRC Automation to build automated control testing, monitoring, telemetry, and evidence capabilities. Hybrid role based in Newark, NJ with on-site presence required several days weekly.

You will collaborate across Risk Management, Tech, Audit, and Information Security to modernize governance and risk reporting. The role focuses on scaling automated control testing, integrating governance data, and driving a data-driven

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Cybersecurity, Information Systems, Computer Science, Risk Management, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement automated control testing, continuous monitoring, telemetry, and evidence collection.

Skills

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity/IS/

Automation testing

Security controls knowledge

Azure DevOps/Jira/GitHub/Jenkins

GRC platforms/API/ServiceNow

Control automation scripting

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in related field

Tools

ServiceNow

CI/CD tools

CMDB/data integration

Job description

Job Classification: Technology - Information Security Your Team Are you interested in building capabilities that make Information Security easier to understand, adopt, and execute? As part of Prudential's Global Technology & Operations organization, the Information Security team is strengthening its governance capabilities to improve visibility into security risk, policy adoption, and program execution across the enterprise. As the Lead, Information Security GRC Automation, you will help build and scale Prudential's automated control testing, monitoring, telemetry, and evidence capabilities. Reporting to the Director of Information Security Governance, you'll work across Risk Management, Technology, Audit, and Information Security to modernize how controls are monitored and reported. This role offers the opportunity to help shape a more automated, data-driven governance function that reduces manual effort and improves risk visibility across the enterprise. This role is based in our office in Newark, NJ. Our organization follows a hybrid work structure where employees can work remotely and from the office, as needed, based on demands of specific tasks or personal work preferences. This position is hybrid and requires your on-site presence on a reoccurring weekly basis at least 3 days per week.

Here is What You Can Expect on a Typical Day

Build Automated Control Monitoring & Evidence Capabilities

Design and implement automated control testing, continuous monitoring, telemetry, and evidence collection capabilities that improve visibility into control effectiveness and reduce reliance on manual processes. Translate control library requirements into scalable automation solutions, metrics, monitoring routines, and testing approaches that support risk-based governance and compliance objectives. Identify opportunities to automate testing and evidence collection across the control environment, helping mature governance from periodic assessments to near real-time monitoring. Ensure automated testing results, evidence, and supporting data to remain accurate, traceable, and audit-ready.

Build Integrated Governance Data & Technology Solutions

Establish and maintain connections across governance, risk, asset, technology, CMDB, and evidence platforms to create a scalable and connected governance ecosystem. Partner with technology teams and control owners to onboard new evidence sources, improve data quality, and enhance traceability across controls, assets, risks, and reporting. Design sustainable automation frameworks that support control monitoring, reporting, remediation tracking, and executive visibility across Information Security Governance. Help establish the foundational data structures, taxonomies, and integration patterns required to scale future automation initiatives.

Drive Governance Transformation & Operational Excellence

Partner closely with Library & Standards, Policy & Enablement, Business Intelligence, Risk Management, Internal Audit, and Technology teams to create an integrated governance capability that connects controls, standards, adoption, metrics, and executive reporting. Lead continuous improvement of automation operating models, including intake, prioritization, testing, evidence collection, reporting, and governance workflows. Develop scalable playbooks, standards, and operational routines that improve consistency, accelerate adoption, and enhance the effectiveness of automated control monitoring. Influence cross-functional stakeholders to modernize governance practices, reduce manual effort, and drive a more data-driven approach to risk and control management across the enterprise.

The Skills & Expertise You Bring

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Cybersecurity, Information Systems, Computer Science, Risk Management, related field or equivalent experience.
• Experience implementing automated controls testing, continuous monitoring, evidence collection, or governance capabilities in a regulated environment.
• Knowledge of security controls, testing methodologies, evidence management, and risk-based monitoring practices.
• Understanding of technology delivery lifecycle including software development, DevOps, CI/CD, release management, and technology delivery processes.
• Experience working with Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) platforms, APIs, ServiceNow or asset inventory data, workflow automation, integrations, or control reporting capabilities.
• Ability to translate control library requirements into automated test scripts, telemetry, metrics, evidence routines, and executive-ready reporting outputs.
• Strong knowledge on Azure DevOps, Jira, GitHub, Jenkins, Power Automate, cloud platforms, or related technologies.
• Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to lead working sessions and drive timely resolution across multiple workstreams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with ServiceNow IRM or similar Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) platforms.
• Experience implementing continuous controls monitoring, automated evidence collection, or control-as-code approaches.
• Experience integrating governance and compliance activities into technology delivery workflows.
• Experience supporting financial services, regulatory, audit, or compliance programs such as NYDFS, SOX/JSOX, SWIFT, CCPA, JFSA, SOC 1/2, ISO 27001, or similar requirements.
• Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CRISC, CISA, or ServiceNow credentials.
• Experience developing automation playbooks, operating routines, intake processes, dashboards, adoption materials, or training content for governance or control capabilities.

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What we offer you:

• Prudential is required by state specific laws to include the salary range for this role when hiring a resident in applicable locations.
• The salary range for this role is from $114,500.00 to $188,900.00.
• Specific pricing for the role may vary within the above range based on many factors including geographic location, candidate experience, and skills.
• Market competitive base salaries, with a yearly bonus potential at every level.
• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, Paid Time Off (PTO), and leave of absences, such as parental and military leave.
• 401(k) plan with company match (up to 4%).
• Company-funded pension plan.
• Wellness Programs including up to $1,600 a year for reimbursement of items purchased to support personal wellbeing needs.
• Work/Life Resources to help support topics such as parenting, housing, senior care, finances, pets, legal matters, education, emotional and mental health, and career development.
• Education Benefit to help finance traditional college enrollment toward obtaining an approved degree and many accredited certificate programs.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan: Shares can be purchased at 85% of the lower of two prices (Beginning or End of the purchase period).
• Eligibility to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program is subject to the rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance.
• To find out more about our Total Rewards package, visit Work Life Balance | Prudential Careers.
• Some of the above benefits may not apply to part‑time employees scheduled to work less than 20 hours per week.

Prudential Financial, Inc. of the United States is not affiliated with Prudential plc. which is headquartered in the United Kingdom. Prudential is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetics, disability, marital status, age, veteran status, domestic partner status, medical condition or any other characteristic protected by law.

Prudential Financial, Inc. (NYSE: PRU), a global financial services leader and premier active global investment manager with approximately $1.4 trillion in assets under management as of Dec. 31, 2023, has operations in the United States, Asia, Europe, and Latin America. Prudential’s diverse and talented employees help make lives better and create financial opportunity for more people by expanding access to investing, insurance, and retirement security. Prudential’s iconic Rock symbol has stood for strength, stability, expertise and innovation for 150 years. For more information please visit news.prudential.com.

Our Commitment to an Inclusive Workplace

Prudential Financial, Inc. serves its customers in more than 40 countries and territories, and we seek talented, creative individuals from a variety of backgrounds, worldviews, and life circumstances to work with us. We are focused on creating a fully inclusive culture, where all employees feel comfortable bringing their authentic selves to work. We don’t just accept difference— we celebrate it, support it, and thrive on it. At Prudential, employees have a unique opportunity to build their career path by owning their development, their career, and their future. We encourage employees to hone their skills and explore continued opportunities within Prudential.

PGIM, the global asset management business of Prudential Financial, Inc. (NYSE: PRU), is a global investment manager with US $1.3 trillion in assets under management as of Dec. 31, 2023. With offices in 18 countries, PGIM’s businesses offer a range of investment solutions for retail and institutional investors around the world across a broad range of asset classes, including public fixed income, private fixed income, fundamental equity, quantitative equity, real estate, and alternatives. For more information about PGIM, visit pgim.com.

Prudential Financial, Inc. of the United States is not affiliated in any manner with Prudential plc, incorporated in the United Kingdom, or with Prudential Assurance Company, a subsidiary of M&G plc, incorporated in the United Kingdom. For more information please visit news.prudential.com. PGIM Inc. (PGIM) is the principal asset management business of Prudential Financial, Inc. (PFI), a company incorporated and with its principal place of business in the United States. PFI of the United States is not affiliated in any manner with Prudential plc, incorporated in the United Kingdom or with Prudential Assurance Company, a subsidiary of M&G plc, incorporated in the United Kingdom. Our Commitment to an Inclusive Workplace Prudential Financial, Inc. serves its customers in more than 40 countries and territories, and we seek talented, creative individuals from a variety of backgrounds, worldviews, and life circumstances to work with us. We are focused on creating a fully inclusive culture, where all employees feel comfortable bringing their authentic selves to work. We don’t just accept difference—we celebrate it, support it, and thrive on it. At Prudential, employees have a unique opportunity to build their career path by owning their development, their career, and their future. We encourage employees to hone their skills and explore continued opportunities within Prudential.