Director, IAM Governance

Location: Chicago, IL

Time Type: Full time

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.

Major Duties :

1. Manages the Technology Risk unit or function. Establishes
performance standards for the unit. Conducts the performance
management process, identifies training and career development
needs.

2. Approves IS security architecture/designs, plans, controls, processes,
standards, policies and procedures to ensure alignment with IS
standards and overall IS security strategy.

3. Responsible for directing the development of techniques and
procedures for conducting IS security risk assessments and
compliance audits, the evaluation and testing of hardware, firmware
and software for possible impact on system security, and the
investigation and resolution of security incidents.

4. Advises management on security effectiveness and recommends
enhancements. Develops, implements, and communicates an
overall strategy to meet both the business unit¿s and the corporation¿s
strategic plan. Directs the activities of the area towards accomplishing
those objectives.

5. Determines staffing needs, makes hiring and firing decisions, handles
salary administration, and ensures resources are available to
accomplish priorities. Develops and manages diversity programs and
programs for the unit.

6. Participates in developing the business unit strategic plan and
sets goals and priorities based on the direction set for the unit.
Follows through to ensure that objectives are met.

7. Develops unit(s) budget and manages the expenses for the unit.

8. Develops risk management and compliance programs and activities
for the unit.

Knowledge :Requires excellent communication skills, analytical ability, strong judgment and management skills, and the ability to work effectively with client, IT management and staff, vendors and consultants.

Experience :Bachelor degree in Computer Science or a related discipline and at least six, typically eight or more years experience in security aspects of multiple platforms, operating systems, software, communications and network protocols or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.

Salary Range:

$137,400 - 240,400 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 MyHRHelp@ntrs.com, or alternatively you can discuss your individual requirements with the recruiter you are working with.