Principal, Cyber and IT Risk Management - Phishing & Cyber Awareness
- Own and execute the enterprise-wide phishing simulation program, including scenario design, testing cadence, and execution governance, coordinating and supervising contract providers as needed.
- Lead the development and execution of the annual employee cybersecurity training program, ensuring compliance with relevant regulatory requirements, alignment to current cyber risks, and targeted training for high‑risk roles (e.g., privileged users, developers).
- Partner with cybersecurity leaders to identify team‑specific training needs and develop and deliver appropriate role‑based training.
- Develop and manage program metrics and reporting, including phishing susceptibility, reporting rates, repeat behavior, and trend analysis for leadership.
- Coordinate with the Northern Trust threat intelligence team to integrate lessons learned from incidents, intelligence insights, and emerging attack techniques into simulations and training content.
- Maintain audit‑ready documentation and evidence supporting program design, effectiveness, and continuous improvement. Professional Experience
- Bachelor’s degree and/or equivalent military experience.
- 5+ years of experience in cybersecurity, technology risk management, IT audit, or cyber governance roles.
- Demonstrated hands‑on experience supporting enterprise phishing simulations, including campaign design, execution, and measurement.
- Strong knowledge of cyber risk management concepts and frameworks supporting awareness and training programs.
- Prior experience in the financial services sector; experience within a large financial institution strongly preferred.
- Continuing education demonstrating a commitment to information security (e.g., certifications, coursework, advanced degrees).
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to clearly communicate complex technical information to non‑technical audiences and develop executive‑level presentations.
- Strong interpersonal skills, including collaboration, diplomacy, and conflict resolution.
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple projects and competing deadlines effectively.
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 [email protected] .
We hope you’re excited about the role and the opportunity to work with us. We value an inclusive workplace and understand flexibility means different things to different people. Apply today and talk to us about your flexible working requirements and together we can achieve greater.
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