Cyber Security Program Management Director

DTCC • Jersey City, NJ

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Are you ready to make an impact at DTCC? Do you want to work on innovative projects, collaborate with a dynamic and supportive team, and receive investment in your professional development? At DTCC, we are at the forefront of innovation in the financial markets. We are committed to helping our employees grow and succeed. We believe that you have the skills and drive to make a real impact. We foster a thriving internal community and are committed to creating a workplace that looks like the world that we serve. Pay and Benefits: Competitive compensation, including base pay and annual incentive Comprehensive health and life insurance and well-being benefits, based on location Pension / Retirement benefits Paid Time Off and Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being. DTCC offers a flexible/hybrid model of 3 days onsite and 2 days remote (onsite Tuesdays, Wednesdays and a third day unique to each team or employee). The Impact you will have in this role: DTCC is seeking a Director, Cyber Security Business Management to provide strategic, operational, and financial oversight across the enterprise cyber security portfolio. This role is responsible for driving long‑term cyber security strategy, ensuring effective governance, and optimizing investment and resource allocation to support DTCC’s evolving security posture. Reporting to the Executive Director of Cyber Security Business Management, the Director will develop, manage, and enhance the governance processes that guide cyber security priorities, risks, and outcomes. This includes leading integrated strategy development, ensuring alignment across cyber security programs, and increasing transparency, accountability, and performance management within the cyber security portfolio. The Director will oversee cross‑functional initiatives that span multi‑year strategy planning, portfolio and financial management, risk assessment and evaluation, metrics and reporting, cyber security training governance, and the evaluation of risk treatment decisions. This role ensures that DTCC’s cyber security investments, controls, and capabilities are prioritized, measured, and executed effectively This role requires strong collaboration with the leadership team, technology leaders, and internal stakeholders to ensure that cyber security programs deliver measurable value, mitigate identified risks, and support DTCC’s long‑term security strategy.

Requirements

• 10 years of related experience strategic planning in cyber security operations, audit, or risk management
• Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent experience
• Seasoned professional with strong strategy orientation who held previous risk management or audit roles in a fast passed and complex environment in a period of growth or transformation.
• Outstanding interpersonal, collaborative and strategic leadership skills with proven ability to influence, lead, engage, negotiate to gain consensus, inspire teams and drive results.
• Exemplary record of collaboration with internal partners to achieve organizational goals.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with the proven ability to work with and support executive management.
• Keen ability to solve complex problems and execute business initiatives.
• Comfort in partnering with and managing strong subject matter experts with diverse backgrounds and skill sets.

Responsibilities

• Cyber Security Strategy & Alignment Lead the development and maintenance of DTCC’s multi‑year cyber security strategy, ensuring alignment with enterprise technology strategy, risk appetite, and regulatory expectations.
• Partner with cyber domain leaders to translate strategic objectives into actionable roadmaps, investment plans, and performance targets.
• Partner with key stakeholders to identify emerging risks, industry trends, and technology shifts to inform strategic prioritization and long-term planning.
• Drive strategic planning forums, annual strategy refresh cycles, and executive-level alignment sessions.
• Portfolio Governance & Financial Oversight Oversee the end-to-end cyber security portfolio, ensuring investments are prioritized based on strategic value, risk reduction, and financial efficiency.
• Manage budget planning, forecasting, and cost optimization for the cyber portfolio, including capital and operating expenditures.
• Provide financial governance across cyber programs, including benefits realization, variance analysis, and ROI evaluation.
• Establish and maintain portfolio governance structures, including steering committees, decision frameworks, and accountability mechanisms.
• Portfolio Prioritization & Risk Evaluation Develop and manage prioritization frameworks to ensure cyber initiatives align with business needs, risk mitigation priorities, and resource constraints.
• Coordinate risk assessment processes to evaluate program and control effectiveness across the cyber portfolio.
• Cyber Reporting Prepare materials for DTCC's senior leadership, boards, and regulatory stakeholders.
• Lead the development of consistent, data-driven reporting for executive leadership, including dashboards, KPIs, KRIs, and performance scorecards.
• Ensure timely and accurate reporting of cyber posture, risk exposures, project progress, and financial status.
• Enhance data governance and reporting processes to improve transparency and insight into cyber operations and outcomes.
• Operational Excellence & Leadership Drive continuous improvement across cyber security governance, planning, and financial management processes.
• Oversee special initiatives, organizational change activities, and cross-functional programs critical to the cyber security strategy.
• Partner closely with leaders across Technology Risk, CSRO, and Technology to ensure cohesive execution of cyber security objectives.
• Provide leadership, guidance, and development for team members engaged in planning, governance, business management, and reporting functions.
• and communications efforts, assess new opportunities, develop strategic programs for growth.
• Complete commercial analysis and articulate value.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation, including base pay and annual incentive
• Comprehensive health and life insurance and well-being benefits, based on location
• Pension / Retirement benefits
• Paid Time Off and Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being.
• DTCC offers a flexible/hybrid model of 3 days onsite and 2 days remote (onsite Tuesdays, Wednesdays and a third day unique to each team or employee).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director