Senior Technology Risk & Cybersecurity Leader

001 The Northern Trust Company; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 109,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k and pension

Health & welfare benefits

Paid time off

Parental and caregiver leave

Life & accident insurance

Discretionary bonus program

Job summary

The Northern Trust Company is seeking an experienced technology risk professional to support the Information Security and Technology Risk Program. This individual contributor role focuses on identifying, assessing, and reducing cybersecurity risks while advising management and stakeholders.

Ideal candidates will have years of regulated field experience, professional certifications (CISA, CISM, CRISC, CISSP or equivalent), and a strong background in risk assessments, IAM, AI, cloud/SaaS, and

Qualifications

• Several years experience in a highly regulated technical or security‑related field.
• Current professional certification required (CISA, CISM, CRISC, CISSP, or equivalent).
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Technology, Management Information Systems, Computer Science, or related discipline (or equivalent practical experience).
• Advanced degree in IT or related field is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Identify emerging technology and cybersecurity risks and lead risk reduction through expert assessment and advisory.
• Review, challenge, and provide independent risk perspective on significant technology strategies, initiatives, and architectures.
• Conduct technology and cybersecurity risk assessments, deep dives, testing activities, and operational exercises.
• Research, design, and develop testing tools and risk assessment frameworks for enterprise use.
• Partner with stakeholders to define practical remediation action plans for identified risks.
• Document assessment results, findings, and remediation plans; report clearly to management and senior stakeholders.
• Plan, schedule, and monitor deliverables, milestones, and outcomes across assigned initiatives or programs.
• Produce meaningful risk metrics, dashboards, and deep‑dive assessment reporting.
• Provide cross‑training and mentorship to junior team members.
• Support training, awareness, and education activities related to technology and cybersecurity risk management.
• Remain current on industry trends, emerging threats, technologies, and pricing; advise management and executives on business and financial impact.
• Support strategically important initiatives across information security and technology risk management.
• Participate in technology and cybersecurity incident response activities as required.

Skills

Security certifications

Regulated field experience

Bachelor’s degree

Advanced IT knowledge

Risk assessment experience

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in IT/CS/Finance/Accounting/MIS

Advanced degree in IT (plus)

Job description

The Northern Trust Company is seeking an experienced technology risk professional to support the Information Security and Technology Risk Program. This individual contributor role focuses on identifying, assessing, and reducing cybersecurity risks while advising management and stakeholders.

Ideal candidates will have years of regulated field experience, professional certifications (CISA, CISM, CRISC, CISSP or equivalent), and a strong background in risk assessments, IAM, AI, cloud/SaaS, and