Chief Information Security Office-Strategy, Programs & GRC Associate/AVP

Bank of China Limited, New York Branch•New York, NY

98d•$65,000 - $150,000•Onsite

About The Position

This incumbent will provide Strategy, Programs, Governance, Risk and Compliance functions as required to fulfill BOCNY information security program requirements. This incumbent will provide Strategy Coordination, CISO Projects Management, Training & Culture, Metrics & Reporting, Governance, Risk Assessments, Compliance, Data Privacy and Identity functions as detailed below.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Risk, Data, Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Engineering, Mathematics, or related field
Minimum 5 years of work experience in Risk Management, Audit, IT/IS Operations, or other relevant functions for AVP level
Minimum 3 years of experience in developing and executing IT/IS Risk programs, projects, and policies for AVP level
Minimum 1 year of experience working with US Banking Regulations, financial industry standards, and industry standard IT/IS Risk Frameworks
Strong program, frameworks, project management development, implementation, and maintenance skills
Strong writing skills, especially in the context of governing documents, such as policies and standards
Strong verbal and interpersonal skills when working with a diverse group of stakeholders that can include senior management, business staff, and technical staff
Creative problem-solving skills
Strong organizational understanding and ability to navigate complex organizations
Results oriented and metrics driven
Understanding of financial services business and related processes and IT/IS risks and how to mitigate with well-designed, commercially sound controls
Operational and IT/IS risk assessment and management skills in first, second, and/or third line capacity
Sound and practical IT/IS risk management and program knowledge
Financial / banking industry, business line, and product knowledge
Familiarity with IT/IS Risk Management regulations, standards, and frameworks including NIST, ISO27002, FFIEC Guidelines, etc.
Risk identification and assessments of different types that are commensurate with the size and complexity of the financial institution
IT/IS risk management and audit principles and industry standard practices

Nice To Haves

CISSP/CRISC/ or IT related certifications preferred

Responsibilities

Coordinate Information Security strategy in alignment with the BOCNY branch strategy.
Maintain strategic initiatives tracking and associated KRIs to track progress and execution of the objectives.
Conduct quarterly strategy reviews with the CISO team to ensure alignment and momentum continue. Adjust strategy as necessary.
Provide end-to-end project management function for all CISO led projects.
Manage all CISO programs, including but not limited to: Information Security Program, Data Privacy Program, and Training & Culture Program including Security Training, Phishing Campaigns, and Tabletop Exercises.
Establish and maintain Information Security policies and procedures.
Ensure CISO roles and responsibilities are clearly delineated and documented to ensure efficiency, create synergies and ensure TISR is being properly managed across first and second lines.
Periodically refresh and update TISR controls guidance in relevant policies and supporting procedures with detailed implementation guidance.
Develop, monitor, and track CISO policy adherence measures and metrics.
Provide all administrative functions for the Information Security Committee and all its sub-committees.
Establish and enhance a TISR framework that consists of the appropriate components to effectively manage TISR.
Conduct risk assessments of TISR for Projects, Third-Party, New Activities and Applications.
Develop and execute an TISR annual work plan of risk identification, assessment, and control evaluation and testing activities.
Review and contribute to the development and maintenance of the taxonomy for Risk, Process and Controls for TISR domains.
Catalog and oversee remediation of TISR issues include those arising from Audit and Regulatory exams, ITRM deep dives, root cause analyses and control testing.
Track observed control gaps and root causes and annually refresh CISO policy and procedures to reflect new and enhanced controls.
Prepare and submit Audit Requests for evidence.
Anticipate audit requests and prepare comprehensive approach to for CISO policy and standards and associated implementation.
Prepare response evidence for IT/IS related regulatory exams.
Recommend changes to policy, process or procedures to align with OCC and other federal guidelines and regulations.
Evaluate and provide evidence of compliance for BOCNY Branch.
Liaison with LCD/RAO/IAD to ensure collaboration and partnership so that CISO can meet regulatory IT/IS requirements.
Develop and implement strategies to ensure compliance with relevant privacy laws and regulations.
Stay up-to-date with changes in data privacy legislation and industry best practices.
Assist in the development and maintenance of privacy policies, standards and procedures.
Provide oversight and monitoring of privacy risk assessments by the FLUs.
Ensure all relevant processes reflect privacy requirements and comply with laws and regulations.
Plan and implement privacy training programs and communications.
Identify and assess privacy risks within the organization.
Manage all metrics and reporting for CISO, including: Operational, Executive & Board, Budget & Headcount, Dashboards.
Establish and periodically update policies, procedures, and guidelines related to access recertification, incorporating industry best practices.
Manage the end-to-end process of user access reviews, including planning, execution, tracking, and resolution of identified issues.
Conduct periodic User Recertification & Access Reviews throughout all BOC applications to ensure consistency and accuracy.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including IT, OSD, and business units, to align access governance with broader organizational goals.
Conduct periodic assessments of user access governance processes, identifying opportunities for improvement and implementing necessary enhancements.