IT Security Assistant VP

Our client, a leading organisation within the banking and financial services sector, is seeking an IT Security Assistant Vice President to join their dynamic team.

Role: IT Security Assistant VP

Duration: 12 Months

Location: London (Hybrid, 5 days out of 10 a week in office)

Role Overview:

The GRC IT Security Assistant Vice President will play a pivotal role within the Cyber Governance, Risk & Compliance / Cyber Third-Party Management function. This role is integral in managing cybersecurity, technology risk, third-party risk, cloud risk, regulatory compliance, and security governance activities across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities:

Third-Party Risk Management:

• Manage security due diligence for new and existing suppliers.
• Coordinate vendor security assessments and review security questionnaires.
• Evaluate supplier security controls and track remediation plans.

Cyber Governance & Risk Management:

• Support the operation of the Information Security Governance Framework.
• Facilitate cyber risk identification, assessment, and reporting.
• Maintain cyber risk registers and produce governance reporting.

Security Assessment & Assurance:

• Execute security risk assessments, including third-party and cloud security reviews.
• Review assessment findings and recommend remediation actions.

Audit & Regulatory Compliance:

• Support Internal and External Audit activities.
• Assist with compliance against regulations and industry standards.
• Build strong relationships across technology, cyber, risk, and business teams.
• Engage with suppliers regarding assessment activities and remediation plans.

Essential Skills and Experience:

Technical Expertise:

• Strong background in Third-Party Risk Management (TPRM) and Cyber Security Governance.
• Familiarity with Security Due Diligence Assessments and Regulatory Compliance.

Professional Experience:

• 3+ years in Cyber Security, Information Security Governance, or Technology Risk within a regulated environment, preferably in banking or financial services.
• Excellent analytical thinking and communication skills.
• Strong stakeholder management abilities and a proactive approach to risk management.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Experience with cloud security governance and operational resilience.
• Familiarity with tools such as ProcessUnity, ServiceNow, and Power BI.

Candidates will ideally show evidence of the above in their CV in order to be considered.

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