Senior Lead, Technology Risk and Control

About Northern Trust As a global leader in innovative wealth management, asset servicing, asset management and banking services, Northern Trust (Nasdaq: NTRS) is proud to guide the world’s most successful individuals, families, corporations and institutions. Since 1889, we have aligned our efforts with our three guiding Principles That Endure: Service, Expertise, and Integrity. Together, they reflect the three cornerstones of business conduct which we strive to instill in our employees, whom we call partners, and to provide to our clients and the communities we serve worldwide. With more than 135 years of financial experience and over 24,000 partners, we serve the world’s most sophisticated clients using leading technology and exceptional service. Summary   The Northern Trust Technology Risk and Control function enables Global Information Technology to operate with a strong and sustainable first line of defense, fostering a deeply embedded control-aware culture, delivering compliant and secure technology capabilities, protecting clients, and meeting global regulatory expectations.   The Senior Lead, Technology Risk and Control role is responsible for   leading   the Technology Risk Treatment practice, which is a   key   component of   the   T echnology   R isk   T reatment   and Issue Management   program .    Specifically, t his role is accountable for   e nsuring the   appropriate use and   effective   operation of the firm’s risk acceptance process for the Technology organization .  This includes   providing ongoing direction ,   guidance , and   challenge   to a wide range of constituents across   all Technology towers, facilitating and producing   high-quality   risk assessments , operating governance forums with senior leadership to review and challenge assessments , and maintaining and monitoring   the risk acceptance inventory.   As a member of the Technology Risk & Control team, this role acts as an advisor to technology, risk, and executive stakeholders, drives strategic initiatives, and plays a critical role in shaping the firm’s overall technology risk management posture globally.   Responsibilities   Own   and drive   the   T echnology   R isk   T reatment process , providing   trusted   leadership   and guidance,   working with control officers ,   control owners , and   stakeholders   to identify, assess, document, and track enterprise technology risk   acceptances .   Provide   effective   guidance and challenge to   a wide array of   Technology   and business   partners   who   seek risk acceptances to ensure   remediation   options are fully   explored .   Thoroughly analyze the   impact, likelihood,   and   mitigating controls   associated with   gaps, and author   clear, well-supported risk assessments , severity   ratings , and recommended risk treatment options for review by senior leadership.   Define   and produce metrics and KPIs /KRIs   that   assist in   program   operation s and management visibility of performance and ongoing risks.   Lead   risk treatment governance   forums , ensuring materials are accurate, discussions are well-documented, and follow-up actions are clearly tracked   to resolution .   Prepare committee decks, meeting artifacts, and supporting documentation; assist with coordination and follow-through on meeting outcomes and action items.   Provide guidance, coaching, and subject matter leadership to team members, setting expectations for quality, consistency, and professional development.   Identify, prioritize, and lead continuous improvement   and maturity   initiatives across team processes, documentation, and knowledge management, ensuring sustained enhancements are embedded .   Collaborate with peers across Technology, Risk   (2LOD) ,   and   Audit   (3LOD)   functions , s har ing   knowledge and best practices to support team effectiveness and consistency.   Actively influence decision making and behaviors across technology teams to reduce risk exposure and strengthen the overall technology risk management culture .   Knowledge and Skills   Advanced, broad-based expertise in technology and cybersecurity risks and controls, with the ability to apply judgment across complex risk areas including resiliency,   information security,   SDLC, ITSM, operations, governance, SaaS, cloud, AI, and emerging technologies.   Highly effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex risk and control concepts clearly and concisely to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.   Demonstrated capability to develop, review, and deliver management level materials, including summaries, analyses, and recommendations for governance forums and senior stakeholders.   Hands on experience with enterprise GRC /IRM   platforms (e.g., ServiceNow), including control hierarchy design, data quality considerations, workflow integration, and reporting.   Self-directed and outcome oriented, capable of independently driving initiatives, prioritizing competing demands, and proposing well-reasoned paths forward.   Strong project and program management skills, including planning, coordination, execution tracking, and issue escalation across cross functional initiatives.   Proven collaboration and relationship management capabilities, including effective engagement with senior managers and leaders across technology, risk, and control functions.   Recognized thought contributor with a track record of identifying process improvements, shaping solutions, and driving enhancements through implementation.   Experience   10-12+   years of experience in technology risk management, controls, audit, or related fields with transferable skills   Bachelor’s degree in technology, cybersecurity, or related field   Prior experience in financial services preferred   Relevant technology or security certifications (e.g., CISSP, CRISC , CISM, CISA , etc. )   prefe