Principal, Technology and Cyber Risk Management

Northern Trust • Tempe, AZ

1d • $108,965 - $185,155

About The Position

This role supports delivery of Northern Trust’s Information Security and Technology Risk Program objectives through deep industry and technical expertise. The position is an individual contributor role, working closely with peers and management to identify, assess, and reduce significant technology and cybersecurity risks, while positively influencing strategic program outcomes.

Requirements

• Several years experience in a highly regulated technical or security-related field.
• Current professional certification required (CISA, CISM, CRISC, CISSP, or equivalent).
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Technology, Management Information Systems, Computer Science, or related discipline (or equivalent practical experience).
• Expert knowledge of emerging cybersecurity and technology risks, including AI, Digital Assets, Quantum Computing, Cloud/SaaS, and IAM.
• Strong experience performing application security, infrastructure, and technology risk assessments.
• Proven ability to review and challenge first line of defense technology teams within large, highly regulated financial services organizations.
• Background in security consulting or senior advisory roles, providing risk guidance to senior management.
• Experience scoping engagements and developing technical or risk-focused proposals.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with demonstrated ability to produce clear, well‑structured, and well‑justified documentation and reports.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and within diverse, multi‑national teams.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships at all organizational levels and with third‑party providers.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. Northern Trust will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa).

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degree in IT or related field is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Identify emerging technology and cybersecurity risks (e.g., Artificial Intelligence, Digital Assets, Quantum Computing, Cloud/SaaS, Identity & Access Management) and lead risk reduction through expert assessment and advisory.
• Review, challenge, and provide independent risk perspective on significant technology strategies, initiatives, and architectures.
• Conduct technology and cybersecurity risk assessments, deep dives, testing activities, and operational exercises.
• Research, design, and develop testing tools and risk assessment frameworks for enterprise use.
• Partner with stakeholders to define practical remediation action plans for identified risks.
• Document assessment results, findings, and remediation plans; report clearly to management and senior stakeholders.
• Plan, schedule, and monitor deliverables, milestones, and outcomes across assigned initiatives or programs.
• Produce meaningful risk metrics, dashboards, and deep‑dive assessment reporting.
• Provide cross‑training and mentorship to junior team members.
• Support training, awareness, and education activities related to technology and cybersecurity risk management.
• Remain current on industry trends, emerging threats, technologies, and pricing; advise management and executives on business and financial impact.
• Support strategically important initiatives across information security and technology risk management.
• Participate in technology and cybersecurity incident response activities as required.

Benefits

• retirement benefits (401k and pension)
• health and welfare benefits (medical, dental, vision, spending accounts and disability)
• paid time off
• parental and caregiver leave
• life & accident insurance
• other voluntary and well-being benefits
• discretionary bonus program that may include an equity component

What This Job Offers

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