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Cyber Risk Officer (Remote)

AT First Citizens Bank
First Citizens Bank

Cyber Risk Officer (Remote)

Chapel Hill, NC

Overview

This is a remote role that may be hired in several markets across the United States.

This role will work with a team of First Line Risk Management associates responsible for working across Cyber, Information Technology, and the lines of businesses to guard against cyber threats. They will develop and implement cutting edge risk solutions to ensure the continued stability and success of the Bank and protect its reputation. The Cyber Risk Consultant will partner with Cyber Senior Leadership and their teams to identify risks in an open, collaborative environment where new ideas and solutions are both welcomed and rewarded. Responsible for providing advice, guidance, and effective challenge on potential issues or risks related to their risk management, governance, and oversight processes. Consult on the design and implementation of appropriate controls to mitigate risks to an acceptable level. In addition, will manage key risk activities and work with stakeholders on new and changing risk programs. The Cyber Risk Consultant will serve as a "Trusted Advisor" to customers and stakeholders to identify, assess, and mitigate cyber risks, ensuring the organization's resilience and compliance with relevant regulations.

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Responsibilities

  • Risk Oversight & Monitoring - Provides objective oversight of risks through effective challenge using defined methodologies and subject matter expertise. Provides leadership, consultation, and support for risk management. Fosters business unit relationships and implements training to promote engagement in risk management programs, including compliance with all risk policies and standards. May assist with presentations, workshops, and other materials as necessary to communicate risk management tactics. May provide guidance to less experienced associates in the department.
  • Risk Management Proficiency - Maintains a strong knowledge of risk management developments or changes within the organization, industry, and market. Develops active relationships within professional networks to stay current on emerging issues and regulatory requirements. Communicates risk vision and regulatory requirements to applicable stakeholders, including less experienced associates in the work group. Able to quantify risk by assessing the potential financial and operational impacts of cyber incidents. This position should also be able to make informed decisions based on risk assessments and data analysis.
  • Business Support - Provides support for business programs, initiatives, and leaders. Serves as a consultant on risk best practices, processes, and regulatory requirements. Facilitates reporting and interdepartmental collaboration. Partner with IT to identify and solve complex cybersecurity problems. Collaborate with IT and the various lines of businesses to develop long-term strategies to mitigate cyber risks. Effectively communicate complex technical information to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Stays abreast of emerging technologies such as cloud computing, IoT, and artificial intelligence to understand their associated risks and impacts to the business and develops appropriate mitigation strategies.
Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree and 6 years of experience in Financial Services, Risk Management, Operational Risk Management, Compliance, Audit, Finance or Accounting OR High School Diploma or GED and 10 years of experience in Financial Services, Risk Management, Operational Risk Management, Compliance, Audit, Finance or Accounting

Preferred Area of Experience: Cyber Risk Management

License or Certification Type: Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC) Preferred, Other relevant certification such as CISSP, CISM, CISA

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Knowledge of risk management techniques and practices
  • Ability to work effectively with associates, managers, senior executives, and committees.
  • Knowledge of regulatory compliance pertaining to enterprise risk and operational risk (e.g., GLBA, SOX, PCI DSS)
  • Experience with cloud security and data privacy regulations
    Familiarity with risk management frameworks (e.g., NIST Cybersecurity Framework, ISO 27001)
  • Understanding of various cybersecurity threats, vulnerabilities, and attack vectors
  • Basic understanding of IT infrastructure, networks, and applications
  • Basic understanding of cyber security controls, countermeasures, and techniques (e.g., threat modeling, DLP, firewalls, SAST/DAST/SCA, EDR)


This job posting is expected to remain active for 45 days from the initial posting date listed above. If it is necessary to extend this deadline, the posting will remain active as appropriate. Job postings may come down early due to business need or a high volume of applicants.

If hired in North Carolina, the base pay for this position is generally between $118,957 and $182,400. Actual starting base pay will be determined based on skills, experience, location, and other non-discriminatory factors permitted by law. For some roles, total compensation may also include variable incentives, bonuses, benefits, and/or other awards as outlined in the offer of employment.

First Citizens benefits programs are designed to meet our associates where they are in life. Full-time associates (20+ hours) are offered a comprehensive benefits program, with customized offerings, including those designed to support families, however defined. More information regarding our benefits offerings can be found here: https://jobs.firstcitizens.com/benefits.

Client-provided location(s): North Carolina, USA
Job ID: FCB-24679-en-us-1
Employment Type: Other

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Fitness Subsidies
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Virtual Fitness Classes
  • Parental Benefits

    • Family Support Resources
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Adoption Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Volunteer Time Off
    • Leave of Absence
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K)
    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Financial Counseling
    • Profit Sharing
  • Professional Development

    • Access to Online Courses
    • Internship Program
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Promote From Within
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)

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