Principal, GRC Cyber Risk Management

Koitecc Solutions; Tempe, Northern (AZ, KY); Hybrid; USD 109,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Trust seeks a Cyber Risk Principal within the Cyber security Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) organization to drive modernization of cyber risk identification, threat intelligence integration, and enterprise-level risk reporting.

The role combines deep cyber risk expertise with data analytics, automation, and AI capabilities to improve risk visibility, prioritization, and decision-making for executives and regulators.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Security, Computer Science, or related field.
• Minimum of 10 years in cybersecurity with a focus on risk management.
• Knowledge of NIST CSF, FAIR, MITRE ATT&CK, ISO 27001, and related frameworks.
• Experience leveraging AI, analytics, automation, or data engineering to improve cyber risk management.
• Understanding of cyber intelligence concepts including threat actor analysis and external sources.
• Ability to translate technical risk into business terms for executives and regulators.
• Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CRISC, or similar.

Responsibilities

• Lead identification, assessment, prioritization, and reporting of cyber risks enterprise-wide.
• Evolve risk management toward data-driven decisions by integrating threat intelligence and metrics.
• Conduct cyber risk assessments and maturity reviews aligned to industry frameworks and regulatory expectations.
• Develop forward-looking cyber risk reporting for executive leadership, risk committees, and regulators.
• Collaborate with cyber domain experts to improve risk reduction outcomes.
• Enhance cyber risk intelligence through analytics, automation, and AI-enabled processes.
• Drive continuous improvement in cyber risk methodologies, governance processes, and reporting capabilities.
• Translate highly technical cyber risks into clear business impact narratives and strategic recommendations.
• Evaluate emerging threats, including AI capabilities, for enterprise risk implications.
• Contribute to the development of risk KPIs, KRIs, KCIs, and predictive cyber risk analytics.
• Collaborate across Lines of Defense to strengthen enterprise cyber resilience and operational risk visibility.

Skills

Cyber risk management

NIST CSF

FAIR

MITRE ATT&CK

ISO 27001

CISSP

CISM

CRISC

AI analytics

Regulatory reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Security or Computer Science

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Data analytics platforms

Threat intelligence tools

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/ Department:

This role sits within Northern Trust's Cyber security Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) organization , an integral part o f the strategic evolution of cyber risk management capabilities across the enterprise.

T he Cyber Risk Principal will partner with peers to drive the modernization of cyber risk identification, intelligence integration, assessment methodologies, and executive risk reporting. The role requires a forward-looking team player who understands how cybersecurity, cyber threat intelligence, data analytics, automation, and artificial intelligence are reshaping enterprise risk management within global financial institutions.

The ideal candidate combines strong cyber risk management expertise with the ability to leverage data-driven insights, threat intelligence, emerging technologies, and AI-enabled capabilities to improve risk visibility, prioritization, and decision-making.

• Lead the identification, assessment, prioritization, and reporting of cyber risks across the enterprise
• Drive the evolution of cyber risk management toward dat a driven decision making by i ntegrat ing cyber threat intelligence, attack surface insights, vulnerability trends, and control effectiveness metrics into enterprise cyber risk reporting
• Conduct cyber risk assessments, thematic reviews, and cyber maturity assessments aligned to industry frameworks and regulatory expectations
• Develop forward-looking cyber risk reporting that provides actionable insights to executive leadership, risk committees, and regulators
• Partner with cyber domain experts (e.g., security operations, architectur e) to improve risk reduction outcomes
• Enhance cyber risk intelligence capabilities through analytics, automation, and AI-enabled processes
• Drive continuous improvement in cyber risk methodologies, governance processes, and reporting capabilities
• Translate highly technical cyber risks into clear business impact narratives and strategic recommendations
• Evaluate emerging threats, including e.g., AI capabilities to determine enterprise cyber risk implications
• Contribute to the development of risk metrics, KRIs, KCIs, maturity indicators, and predictive cyber risk analytics
• Collaborate across Lines of Defense to strengthen enterprise cyber resilience and operational risk visibility

Skills/ Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Information Security, Computer Science, or a related field; Master's degree preferred
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in cybersecurity, with a focus on risk management Extensive knowledge of cyber risk management frameworks and methodologies including NIST CSF, FAIR, MITRE ATT&CK, CRI, ISO 27001, and related industry practice
• Strong understanding of modern cyber threat landscapes, attack methodologies, adversary behaviors, and emerging technology risks
• Experience leveraging AI, analytics, automation, or data engineering capabilities to improve cyber risk management processes
• Un derstanding of cyber intelligence concepts including threat actor analysis, attack trends, external intelligence sources, and operational risk correlation
• Demonstrated ability to design and mature cyber risk reporting capabilities for executive leadership and regulator s Exceptional communication and presentation skills, capable of translating technical risk into business terms
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Relevant certification s such as CISSP, CISM, CRISC or similar

Salary Range:

$108,965 - 185,155 USD

Salary range is a good faith estimate of base pay. Northern Trust provides a comprehensive benefits package including 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, and 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.

Reasonable Accommodation

Northern Trust is committed to working with and providing adjustments to individuals with health conditions and disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email our HR Service Center at [e-mail] , or alternatively you can discuss your individual requirements with the recruiter you are working with.