Information Security Officer Lead- SVP

Overview of the Role

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.

The Senior Vice President, Information Security Officer (US Personal Banking & Digital Technologies) is an intermediate level position responsible for driving 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 activities in alignment with Citi's data security policy.

Responsibilities :

Develop and implement strategic Information Security (IS) plans, aligning business needs and goals with IS program requirements

Coordinate with leadership to achieve IS program goals, and define the IS team service engagement model

Ensure security compliance, educate staff and leadership on IS value, and address non-compliance issues

Conduct cost-benefit analysis to advocate for IS investment to mitigate risks, and coordinate with teams to resolve IS issues

Conduct periodic quality assurance reviews to identify areas of improvement and monitor Corrective Action Plans and remediation efforts

Evaluate and recommend new and emerging external products and technologies to implement

Work with the internal Applications Development function to drive the development of strategies and plans for improving both architecture and application security

Conduct and facilitate security reviews and table-top / red-team / scenario analysis exercises in conjunction with other Subject Matter Experts by monitoring changes in the risk profile and exposure for the application

Identify new requirements / enhancements to standards, tools, and processes

Define secure configurations leveraging technical knowledge and problem solving skills in the network, database, server and desktop technology areas in accordance with the secure process and develop functional specifications and documentation

Assist with responsibilities over the technical strategy for an area, technical integrity of process, operations, and associated results

Participate in the evaluation and selection of applications and systems with specific focus on IS implications

Appropriately assess risk when business decisions are made, demonstrating particular consideration for the firm's reputation and safeguarding Citigroup, its clients and assets, by driving compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations, adhering to Policy, applying sound ethical judgment regarding personal behavior, conduct and business practices, and escalating, managing and reporting control issues with transparency.

Qualifications :

10 years of relevant experience

Additional technical certifications preferred, e.g. CISSP, CCSP, etc.

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

Education :

Bachelor’s degree / University degree or equivalent experience

Master’s degree preferred

USPB Digital Management Support – Digital ISO primary POC for oversight in Digital ISO workload coordination through our Business, Tech and PMO partners, resolving challenges and promoting opportunities for improvement, providing progressive oversight in the monthly Agile workflow, managing the LSR and LCR exception protocols, coordinating with release management partners for positive outcomes in the Agile delivery space.

Liaison for Digital COO Cross Boundary Initiatives / Issues - Take end to end ownership, provide primary liaison support between USPB COO, the USPB Business leads, the Digital ISO team, the Digital Tech team and the broader ISO teams when initiatives / issues cross boundaries of ownerships and oversight.

Digital Book of Work - An enabler for our business and technology stakeholders by providing business and technical security supervisory expertise in all areas of USPB Digital book of work initiatives, providing directive insights to USPB Digital ISO teams, USPB Cyber Head(s) and others as warranted to ensure a cohesive and progressive relationship with our partners.

USPB Digital Program Improvement - Partner with the USPB Safety & Soundness team, liaise to CISO and other teams for improvements in the Tech space across areas of challenge. Also Support success in the Digital ISO team through superior lead role execution across varying transformation initiatives.

Job Family Group : Technology

Job Family : Information Security

Time Type : Full time

Primary Location :

Irving Texas United States

Primary Location Full Time Salary Range :

156,160.00 - $234,240.00

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.

Anticipated Posting Close Date :

Feb 12, 2025

Citi is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.

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Salary : $156,160 - $234,240