Lead - Technology Risk and Control Self Assessment

Northern Trust; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 83,000 - 141,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Parental leave

Life and disability insurance

Job summary

Northern Trust is seeking a Lead, Technology Risk & Control Self-Assessment to strengthen the First Line of Defense by promoting strong risk practices across Global Technology. You will partner with risk, compliance, and audit teams to drive risk identification, assessment, and reporting.

The role requires deep knowledge of technology risk domains, frameworks (NIST, COBIT, ISO 27001) and a proven ability to influence stakeholders in a large financial services organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in information technology, cybersecurity, information security, risk management, or a related discipline.
• Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISA, CRISC, CGEIT, or equivalent are preferred.
• Experience in technology risk or related field within financial services is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the execution and ongoing maturity of the Technology Risk & Control Self-Assessment (RCSA) program across Global Technology.
• Drive consistent identification, assessment, monitoring, and reporting of technology risks and controls.
• Partner with Technology leaders, control officers, risk, compliance, and audit teams to strengthen risk visibility and remediation outcomes.
• Provide risk advisory support on risk assessments, control design and effectiveness, and risk treatment strategies.
• Facilitate governance forums and risk reviews to evaluate technology risk exposures and alignment with risk appetite.

Skills

RCSA

Risk governance

Regulatory compliance

Cybersecurity

Data analytics

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/Cybersecurity

Job description

About Northern Trust

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.

Role Summary

The Technology Risk & Control team plays a critical role in strengthening Northern Trust's First Line of Defense by promoting effective risk management practices, enhancing control environments, and supporting the delivery of resilient, secure, and compliant technology services. The Lead, Technology Risk & Control Self-Assessment (RCSA) will be responsible for leading the execution and continuous enhancement of the Technology RCSA Program across Global Technology. This role will partner closely with Technology leaders, Risk Management, Compliance, and Audit to drive consistent risk identification, assessment, monitoring, and reporting practices while promoting a strong risk and control culture. The successful candidate will provide subject matter expertise, governance oversight, and strategic guidance to support effective management of technology risks and controls, ensuring alignment with enterprise risk management frameworks, regulatory expectations, and business objectives.

Major Duties

• Lead the execution and ongoing maturity of the Technology Risk & Control Self-Assessment (RCSA) Program across Global Technology.
• Drive consistent identification, assessment, monitoring, and reporting of technology risks and controls, ensuring alignment with Enterprise Risk Management standards and regulatory expectations.
• Partner with Technology leaders, Control Officers, Risk, Compliance, and Audit teams to strengthen risk visibility, control effectiveness, and remediation outcomes.
• Provide effective challenge and risk advisory support to stakeholders on risk assessments, control design, control effectiveness, and risk treatment strategies.
• Facilitate governance forums and risk reviews to evaluate technology risk exposures, emerging risks, and alignment with established risk appetite and tolerance thresholds.
• Develop and enhance risk reporting, metrics, dashboards, and management information that support informed decision-making by senior leadership.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on enhancing assessment methodologies, strengthening data quality, improving reporting capabilities, and increasing overall risk management maturity.
• Promote risk awareness and accountability through stakeholder engagement, training, and consistent application of RCSA standards and practices.
• Support executive and governance committee reporting by providing insights into key risk themes, trends, control effectiveness, and emerging areas of concern.
• Serve as a trusted partner and subject matter expert on technology risk management practices across Global Technology.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• Strong knowledge of technology risk management, operational risk, controls, governance, and Risk & Control Self-Assessment (RCSA) methodologies.
• Understanding technology risk domains including cybersecurity, infrastructure, cloud computing, technology operations, software development, resilience, and data management.
• Familiarity with industry frameworks and standards including NIST, ISO 27001, COBIT, ITIL, and regulatory expectations applicable to financial services.
• Demonstrated ability to influence stakeholders, provide constructive challenge, and build strong partnerships across multiple levels of the organization.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, communication, and presentation skills with the ability to translate complex risk topics into meaningful business insights.
• Experience leveraging data analytics, reporting tools, and emerging technologies to improve risk management processes and reporting effectiveness.
• Proven ability to lead cross‑functional initiatives and drive continuous improvement in a complex, highly regulated environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Cybersecurity, Information Security, Risk Management, or a related discipline.
• Prior experience in Technology Risk or a related field.
• Experience within the financial services industry is preferred.
• Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISA, CRISC, CGEIT, or equivalent are preferred.

Salary Range

$83,100 - 141,300 USD Salary range is a good faith estimate of base pay.

Benefits

• retirement benefits (401k and pension)
• health and welfare benefits (medical, dental, vision, spending accounts and disability)
• paid time off
• parental and caregiver leave
• life & accident insurance
• other voluntary and well‑being benefits

Northern Trust also provides a discretionary bonus program that may include an equity component.

Work Authorization

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment‑based visa sponsorship now or in the future. Northern Trust will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity (no sponsorship is available for H‑1B, L‑1, TN, O‑1, E‑3, H‑1B1, F‑1, J‑1, OPT, CPT or any other employment‑based visa).

Working with Us

As a Northern Trust partner, you will be part of a flexible and collaborative work culture, which has a strong history of financial strength and stability. Movement within the organization is encouraged, senior leaders are accessible, and you can take pride in working for a company committed to an inclusive workplace and assisting the communities we serve. Philanthropy is deeply rooted in Northern Trust’s history and is an essential element of our culture. Employees around the world give their time and talent to work for the greater good of their communities.

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Looking for greater?

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