Assessments & Exercises Dir - Strategy, Transformation/ Govern - DC

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Job Description :

Spearhead cutting-edge security strategies and resilience initiatives, shaping the future of cybersecurity.

As an Assessments & Exercises Director in the Cyber and Tech Controls line of business, you will lead key efforts to enhance the firm's cybersecurity or resiliency posture. Plan and implement testing engagement to proactively identify risks and vulnerabilities in people, processes, and technology using advanced assessment methodologies and techniques. Spearhead the resolution of the most complex cyber and resiliency risks facing the firm, drawing on your extensive experience in conducting assessments across different systems, networks, and architectures. Your ability to analyze and articulate the inner workings of complex vulnerabilities will enable the firm to enhance its security strategy and mitigate cyber and resiliency risks.

JPMC's Assurance Operations organization is seeking a dynamic and strategic leader to fill the organization's Strategy, Transformation, and Governance Lead position. This role is pivotal in driving the transformation and operational efficiency of Assurance Operations, with a focus on optimizing delivery processes, enhancing communication with our stakeholders, and managing regulatory and audit requests. The Strategy Lead will provide strategic support and direction to the firm's internal team of highly skilled Offensive Security testers who conduct cybersecurity assessments (e.g. Red Team, Purple Team, Penetration Testing) to replicate cybersecurity threats targeting the firm. The Strategy Lead will lead a small team and be responsible for developing standardized intake and prioritization processes, managing vendor relationships, and overseeing budget and resource allocation. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in strategic leadership, regulatory engagement, and operational management, with the ability to foster collaboration and drive strategic initiatives across the organization. This role requires excellent communication skills, a strong understanding of cybersecurity assessments, and the ability to manage complex projects and teams effectively.

Job Responsibilities :

• Develop and implement operational plans and strategies that align with broader functional and organizational objectives (such as the needs of the business and regulatory expectations)
• Lead the successful execution of risk-driven testing and simulations - such as penetration tests, technical controls assessments, cyber exercises, or resiliency simulations - and the development of comprehensive assessments reports including actionable recommendations, report to leadership assessment outcomes (including controls effectiveness and operational risk) and escalate thematic trends in observations
• Influence and partner with cross-functional teams to make data-driven decisions that lead to continuous improvement
• Utilize threat intelligence and security research to stay informed about emerging threats, vulnerabilities, industry best practices, and regulations and lead engagement with internal and external stakeholders - including industry peers and government agencies - to share insights and contribute to the development of cybersecurity and resiliency policies

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