Senior Director of Cybersecurity and Data Governance

3 weeks ago


Chicago, Illinois, United States Northern Trust Full time
About the Opportunity
Northern Trust, a leading financial institution with over 130 years of experience, is seeking a Senior Director of Cybersecurity and Data Governance to lead our data protection efforts. This senior leadership role requires a deep understanding of cybersecurity frameworks, data privacy laws, and risk management practices.

About the Role
The Senior Director will oversee the design, implementation, and maintenance of comprehensive data protection strategies across Northern Trust, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations. Key responsibilities include:

  • Strategy Development: Develop and execute a holistic data protection strategy aligned with business objectives, technology, and regulatory requirements.
  • Risk Management: Conduct risk assessments to identify potential data vulnerabilities and prioritize mitigation efforts.
  • Collaboration: Work closely with technology, legal, risk, audit, and business teams to safeguard sensitive data.


Requirements and Qualifications
To be successful in this role, you should have:

  • A bachelor's degree in computer science, information security, or a related field.
  • Relevant cybersecurity certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CIPP/E, or similar.
  • Extensive knowledge of data privacy regulations (GDPR, CCPA, etc.).
  • Expertise in data security technologies like encryption, data masking, DLP, and access controls.
  • Proven experience in designing and implementing data security architectures across cloud and on-premise environments.
  • Strong leadership and team management skills.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.


About Northern Trust
Northern Trust is a Fortune 500 company committed to providing innovative financial services and guidance to the world's most successful individuals, families, and institutions. We offer a flexible and collaborative work culture, movement within the organization, and opportunities for growth and development.

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