Chief Information Security Officer – Managing Director

OverviewState Street seeks to recruit a Chief Information Security Officer – Managing Director to improve the overall protection of State Street’s UK and Ireland customers and partners from the evolving landscape of threat actors. The UK / Ireland CISO candidate must have experience driving security through leadership down through the organization on a large scale. This candidate should be a proven global cyber security leader with experience delivering strategic outcomes aligned with business operational quality and a focus on business needs. The candidate should have experience scaling security solutions to ensure sustainability through constant change. This leader will be part of a team responsible for ensuring the security of the business and functional teams in line with company and security policy, standards, and guidelines. The position will report to the SVP, Global Cyber GRC and GTS Tech Risk Mgmt Head. This role will be based in the London office for State Street.

What You Will Be Responsible ForThis leader will function at the Executive Leadership level for the UK / Ireland region. Contribution to the development and progression of the Business’ exercise of connecting security into their strategic and tactical plans will be a critical success criteria. The function will champion the Information Security mandate from the Global CISO acting as a critical partner guiding stakeholders to embed information risk management practices. The candidate must be able to present to multiple audiences including external customers and clients. Critical measurements through developed KPIs reporting to the GRC team will also define business adoption to the Security framework governing State Street.

Key Responsibilities

Serve as key Security contact for the UK / Ireland region leadership team.

Collaborate with Global Cyber Security and assigned business partner teams to ensure the business aligns plans addressing security policies in their products and services.

Work across the BISO Organization to appropriate shared success solutions.

Motivate and manage a team of information security staff supporting the organization’s goals and lead the process of developing an information security vision for the future.

Cultivate and build collaborative working relationships with a broad range of enterprise stakeholders

Weigh the relative costs and benefits of potential actions and identify the most appropriate one

Drive change through effectively influencing others to modify opinions, plans, or behaviors.

Perform ad hoc security awareness to ensure region is fully aware of current threats facing the company

Provide security leadership presence at risk committees on a cadence basis

Manage application risk and remediation prioritization based on a portfolio of regional assets.

Review and present Phishing statistics with educational sessions on improvement tactics.

Communicate complex and technical issues to diverse audiences in an easily-understood, actionable manner

Demonstrate working knowledge of information policy formulation, information security management, business risk management, IT risk assessment and management.

Communicate security requirements laterally and upwards within the business

Create visibility through effective security and risk metrics and reporting.

Build budget in conjunction with needs to ensure success of the implementation of security within the regional area.

Execute the implementation of Global Cyber Security strategies and tactics aligned to State Street risk and business needs.

Participate actively in risk decision committees and forums for visibility into the state of security within the region.

Create and deliver presentations as a means for communicating project progress.

Provide regular status updates to the SVP, GRC on business dealings affecting Security.

Build and nurture positive working relationships with clients with the aim to exceed client expectations.

Work cross-functionally with team members to support and drive a collaborative team environment down through the BISO community.

Mentor and train team members on security processes, governance, and frameworks applicable to UK / Ireland region.

Provide business understanding of technical problems for highly executable remediation activities.

Desired Outcomes

KPI development demonstrating success within the Region’s security program

Adherence to all regulatory compliance mandates throughout the Business Unit.

Security transformation of Business Unit staff improving overall security.

Promotion of a collaborative team atmosphere for mutual success in business alignment to GCS requirements.

Key Relationships

Information Security Officers

UK / Ireland Business and Functional Leaders

SVP, Cyber Fusion Center

SVP, Cyber Architecture and Security Engineering

SVP, Cyber Governance and GTS Tech Risk Mgmt Head

EVP, Head of International, Risk, Governance

Collaboration with 3LOD – Compliance, Risk Management, Corporate Audit

Education and Preferred Qualifications

15+ years of experience in information security, a security related field or other information risk management function

Strong experience within the Financial Services industry.

Modern technical understanding and experience developing and implementing large-scale innovation.

Extensive experience in strategic planning, budgeting, and allocation

Depth with modern technology stacks – data science, machine learning, cloud (hybrid)

Project Management experience leading large and small technical teams.

Experience operating in regulated environment

Bachelor’s degree in a technical field

Critical Leadership Capabilities

Driving results

Strategic Thinking

Collaborating and Influencing

Change Management

Senior Executive communication

Personnel Management

Project Management

About State StreetWhat we do. State Street is one of the largest custodian banks, asset managers and asset intelligence companies in the world. From technology to product innovation, we’re making our mark on the financial services industry. For more than two centuries, we’ve been helping our clients safeguard and steward the investments of millions of people. We provide investment servicing, data and analytics, investment research and trading and investment management to institutional clients.

Work, Live and Grow. We make all efforts to create a great work environment. Our benefits packages are competitive and comprehensive. Details vary by location, but you may expect generous medical care, insurance and savings plans, among other perks. You’ll have access to flexible Work Programs to help you match your needs. And our wealth of development programs and educational support will help you reach your full potential.

Inclusion, Diversity and Social Responsibility. We truly believe our employees’ diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives are a powerful contributor to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive and reach their maximum potential while adding value to both our organization and our clients. We warmly welcome candidates of diverse origin, background, ability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and personality. Another fundamental value at State Street is active engagement with our communities around the world, both as a partner and a leader. You will have tools to help balance your professional and personal life, paid volunteer days, matching gift programs and access to employee networks that help you stay connected to what matters to you.

State Street is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.

Discover more at StateStreet.com/careers

Job ID: R-761746

Job Details

Seniority level: Not Applicable

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Information Technology

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