Security Awareness & Training Lead

Focus Financial Partners; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Focus Financial Partners is seeking a Security Specialist to lead the firm’s cybersecurity awareness and training program across Focus firms. You will deliver engaging, risk-based training to employees at all levels and work with Legal, Privacy, Compliance, HR, IT, and Security to ensure alignment with regulatory requirements and internal policies.

The role is hybrid, with 3 days per week in the St. Louis office.

Responsibilities

• Lead the cybersecurity awareness and training program across Focus firms.
• Deliver mandatory annual security training, role-based training, and targeted campaigns against key risks (phishing, social engineering, data protection).
• Manage phishing simulations: design, deliver, analyze, and education follow-up.
• Coordinate training rollouts, schedules, and communications for consistent adoption across business units.
• Develop and refresh training content to stay relevant and engaging.
• Tailor materials for employees, advisors, leadership, and specialized roles.
• Incorporate incident lessons, regulatory feedback, and threat trends into content.
• Balance regulatory requirements with practical messaging that supports productivity.

Job description

Focus Financial Partners is seeking a Security Specialist to lead the firm’s cybersecurity awareness and training program across Focus firms. You will deliver engaging, risk-based training to employees at all levels and work with Legal, Privacy, Compliance, HR, IT, and Security to ensure alignment with regulatory requirements and internal policies.

The role is hybrid, with 3 days per week in the St. Louis office.