What are the responsibilities and job description for the Information Security Officer, AVP position at Citi?
Citi, the leading global bank, has approximately 200 million customer accounts and does business in more than 160 countries and jurisdictions. Citi provides consumers, corporations, governments, and institutions with a broad range of financial products and services, including consumer banking and credit, corporate and investment banking, securities brokerage, transaction services, and wealth management.
As a bank with a brain and a soul, Citi creates economic value that is systemically responsible and in our clients’ best interests. As a financial institution that touches every region of the world and every sector that shapes your daily life, our Enterprise Operations & Technology teams are charged with a mission that rivals any large tech company. Our technology solutions are the foundations of everything we do from keeping the bank safe, managing global resources, and providing the technical tools our workers need to be successful to designing our digital architecture and ensuring our platforms provide a first-class customer experience. We reimagine client and partner experiences to deliver excellence through secure, reliable, and efficient services.
Our commitment to diversity includes a workforce that represents the clients we serve from all walks of life, backgrounds, and origins. We foster an environment where the best people want to work. We value and demand respect for others, promote individuals based on merit, and ensure opportunities for personal development are widely available to all. Ideal candidates are innovators with well-rounded backgrounds who bring their authentic selves to work and complement our culture of delivering results with pride. If you are a problem solver who seeks passion in your work, come join us. We’ll enable growth and progress together.
About Our Team:
The Chief Information Security Office (CISO) is home to deeply talented colleagues that work to ensure the safety of Citi's clients', our revenue, our employees and our proprietary data. We manage information security as one end-to end program – one with a clear mandate and accountability. Our mission is a program that is fully anchored to modern control and architectural frameworks, is fully aligned with the enterprise architecture of the firm and is deeply integrated into the sectors and functions.
The Information Security Officer (ISO) is an intermediate level position within Citi’s CISO (Chief Information Security Office) organization and is responsible for leading efforts to prevent, monitor and respond to information/data breaches and cyber-attacks. The overall objective of this role is to ensure the execution of Information Security directives and control programs in alignment with Citi’s Information & Cybersecurity policy.
ISO will act as Cybersecurity subject matter experts for the responsible Business (including Markets, Production Management & Market Data Services) for all Information security activities including but not limited to oversight and management of the IS/Cyber risks at the individual business level as well as wider Citi/CISO level. The ISO will work closely with Markets Sr. ISOs and the overall CISO community of ISOs, Cybersecurity Architects, Cyber Risk Analysts, to oversee and monitor adherence with Citi IS/Cybersecurity Policy and Standards, manage risks & non-compliances and provide advisory on Information & Cybersecurity matters to stakeholders.
Responsibilities:
Act as a Trusted Security Advisor to business and technology teams, guiding them on IS/Cyber risks.
Appropriately assess risks when business decisions are made, demonstrating consideration for the firm's reputation and safeguarding Citigroup, its clients and assets.
Drive compliance with applicable Information & Cybersecurity laws, rules and regulations, adhering to relevant Policy, applying sound ethical judgment regarding personal behavior, conduct and business practices, and escalating, managing and reporting control issues with transparency.
Work with business & technology management to drive the information security program and govern risk management activities including CSRA (Cybersecurity Risk Appetite) reporting.
Work with the internal Applications Development function to facilitate improvements in both architectural and application security posture.
Provide strategic risk guidance for business and technology projects, including the evaluation and recommendation of security controls and corrective actions to mitigate/remediate risks.
Manage security incidents and events to protect corporate IT assets, including intellectual property, regulated data and the company's reputation.
Facilitate compliance with all Information Security policies, standards and regulations/directives as mandated by Global CISO Organization and regulators.
Perform Information Security Assessments across applications/business processes. Ensure non-compliant items are resolved through coordination with Business & Technology Management.
Communicate and interact periodically with employees, business and technology management to update on IS related programs, risks & controls, policies/standards.
This job description provides a high-level review of the types of work performed. Other job-related duties may be assigned as required.
Qualifications:
5 years of relevant experience in Information & Cybersecurity space or related domains such as risk management, auditing, consulting & advisory services. Banking/Financial Services/Markets experience is an advantage.
Strong understanding of Information security domains with hands on experience of performing application security risk assessments covering controls such as Identity & Access Management, API Security, Cloud/SaaS Security, Cryptography, Sensitive Data protection, Audit Logging/Monitoring, Secure SDLC controls.
Sound knowledge of Application Vulnerability Assessments/Source code & component vulnerability scanning related controls.
Additional IS/Cybersecurity certifications (CISA, CISSP, CISM, SANS GIAC, CEH etc.) preferred.
Understanding of policy compliance and how it relates to risk. Developing strategies to address any potential gaps between policy and current risk.
Extensive knowledge of information security risk assessment methodologies/industry standards.
Demonstrated ability to take ownership and follow up on issues.
Demonstrated ability to work in a team and to work well under pressure.
Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills.
Consistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication.
Proficient in interpreting and applying policies, standards and procedures.
Demonstrated ability to remain unbiased in a diverse working environment.
Ability to manage multiple tasks, changing priorities, work under pressure, meet tight deadlines.
Self-starter with ability to take the initiative and master new tasks quickly.
Methodical with attention to detail.
Proven influencing and relationship management skills.
Education:
Bachelor’s degree/University degree or equivalent experience
Master’s degree preferred.
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Job Family Group:
Technology------------------------------------------------------
Job Family:
Information Security------------------------------------------------------
Time Type:
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Primary Location:
New Castle Delaware United States------------------------------------------------------
Primary Location Full Time Salary Range:
$96,400.00 - $144,600.00
In addition to salary, Citi’s offerings may also include, for eligible employees, discretionary and formulaic incentive and retention awards. Citi offers competitive employee benefits, including: medical, dental & vision coverage; 401(k); life, accident, and disability insurance; and wellness programs. Citi also offers paid time off packages, including planned time off (vacation), unplanned time off (sick leave), and paid holidays. For additional information regarding Citi employee benefits, please visit citibenefits.com. Available offerings may vary by jurisdiction, job level, and date of hire.
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Anticipated Posting Close Date:
Jan 06, 2025------------------------------------------------------
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Salary : $96,400 - $144,600
