Cybersecurity GRC Compliance Lead

About Northern Trust Northern Trust, a Fortune 500 company, is a globally recognized, award‑winning financial institution that has been in continuous operation since 1889. Northern Trust is proud to provide innovative financial services and guidance to the world’s most successful individuals, families, and institutions by remaining true to our enduring principles of service, expertise, and integrity. With more than 130 years of financial experience and over 22,000 partners, we serve the world’s most sophisticated clients using leading technology and exceptional service. Role Overview This role sits in the Cybersecurity Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) team within Northern Trust’s Technology function (1st Line of Defense). The Cybersecurity GRC Compliance Lead acts as a subject matter expert in the delivery of the team’s functions, including assessment of applicability and adherence to cyber rules and regulations, controls oversight and assurance, and coordination of cyber controls information and evidence to regulators, auditors and clients. The ideal candidate combines expertise in both cybersecurity and assurance (audit or compliance) disciplines and has strong communication and stakeholder‑management skills. Key Responsibilities Support the operation and enhancement of cyber compliance and assurance initiatives. Act as a point of coordination and subject‑matter expert for cyber controls information and evidence requests, including SOC2 and SOX testing and reporting for all cyber controls. Support cybersecurity audits, providing expertise, consolidation, and coordination of responses. Facilitate the production of information and evidence on cyber controls for regulatory requests. Facilitate the production of information and evidence on cyber controls for client requests, supporting new client revenue generation and existing client retention. Oversee adherence to cyber‑related regulatory requirements in all jurisdictions globally in which Northern Trust operates. Provide oversight, tracking, analysis, and reporting of all cybersecurity issues and findings to ensure timely, complete, and compliant remediation. Proactively work with the broader cybersecurity team to ensure new products, services, and processes are built and operated in a controlled and compliant manner. Engage with senior stakeholders across Lines of Defense to ensure cybersecurity regulations and internal control requirements are well understood and embedded in business and technology practices. Skills & Qualifications Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Information Security, Computer Science, or a related field. Minimum of 7 years of experience in cybersecurity, with a focus on assurance or audit. Strong knowledge of cyber regulations, risk‑management frameworks, and methodologies. Strategic thinker with a strong understanding of cyber threats, vulnerabilities, and risk‑mitigation options. Innovative thinker and adaptable to change. Strong communication and presentation skills, translating technical risk into business terms. Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, and decision‑making skills. Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CRISC, or similar. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment‑based visa sponsorship. Northern Trust will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity. Salary range: $83,100 – 141,300 USD. Benefits include a comprehensive package consisting of retirement benefits (401(k) and pension), health and welfare benefits (medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, disability), paid time off, parental and caregiver leave, life & accident insurance, and other voluntary and well‑being benefits. A discretionary bonus program may be included. Reasonable Accommodation Northern Trust is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email our HR Service Center at View email address on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr Koitecc Solutions