Information Security Risk Specialist

5 days ago


Chester, Cheshire, United Kingdom Bank of America Full time
About the Role

The Information Security Senior Controls Specialist is a senior-level position that will be aligned to the EMEA Regional Information Security Office. This role will act as a senior information security risk specialist and will work with the Regional Information Security COO & Risk Lead on defining, implementing, and delivering the overall risk agenda.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide advisory and oversight on information security risks and be a trusted advisor to senior management and country information security officers.
  • Keep abreast of the evolving cyber security and regulatory landscapes and develop appropriate risk management and governance solutions & insights.
  • Manage the risk identification and intake process for the region and ensure risks and issues are appropriately discussed, prioritized, and remediated.
  • Assess and discuss risk and issues in a regional context, with a lens on differences in markets and regulatory environments.
  • Drive or participate in periodic deep dives and tabletop exercises to ensure processes stay current.
  • Collaborate with regional and global Information Security functions to prevent, detect, mitigate, and respond/recover to information security issues.
  • Partner closely with wider technology groups to ensure information security risks are socialized and timely remedial action is taken.
  • Drive security awareness activities in the region based on the risk and threat landscape.
Requirements
  • Subject matter expertise in information security; including application security, vulnerability testing and development of risk appetite metrics and experience in understanding and evaluating cyber security controls.
  • Extensive risk management experience with proven ability to effectively apply risk principles to challenging business situations.
  • Track record of creating scalable processes with regards to governance, risk assessment, risk transparency and assurance.
  • Exceptional executive presentation and communication skills with excellent influencing and problem-solving abilities.
  • Extensive experience in data visualization and storyboarding for an executive audience.
  • Practical experience in NIST Cybersecurity Framework or related frameworks and their application
  • Practical and current risk management experience in both UK and EU regulatory environments
  • Ability to comfortably delivering messages across a wide spectrum of individuals having varying degrees of technical understanding.
  • Leadership skills and qualities which enable you to work with peers and various levels of management.
Desired Skills
  • Bachelors and/or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or related field
  • Relevant information security certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CISA or similar
Benefits of Working at Bank of America
  • Private healthcare for you and your family plus an annual health screen to help you manage your physical wellness with the option to purchase a screen for your partner.
  • Competitive pension plan, life assurance and group income protection cover if you become unable to work as a result of a disability or health reasons.
  • 20 days of back-up childcare including access to school holiday clubs and 20 days of back-up adult care per annum.
  • The ability to change your core benefits as well as the option of selecting a variety of flexible benefits to suit your personal circumstances including access to a wellbeing account, travel insurance, critical illness etc.
  • Access to an emotional wellbeing helpline, mental health first aiders and virtual GP services.
  • Access to an Employee Assistance Program for confidential support and help for everyday matters.
  • Ability to donate to charities of your choice directly through payroll and the bank will match your contribution.
  • Opportunity to access our Arts & Culture corporate membership program and receive discounted entry to some of the UK's most iconic cultural institutions and exhibitions.
  • Opportunity to give back to your community, develop new skills and work with new groups of people by volunteering in your local community.


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