Strategy Management Associate Director

DTCC • Jersey City, NJ

22h • 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're 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 : The Cyber Security Risk Office (CSRO) is responsible for setting strategic direction in the areas of IT Risk and Information Security. Maintains corporate security policies and control standards, acts as a second line of defense via a robust collection of risk and credible challenge assessments, reports to leadership and the Board on the status of the IT Risk and Information Security Programs, and serves as the main interface for Regulatory and Client reviews that focus on IT Risk and Information Security. Help mature the Credible Challenge program and strategic initiatives. Collaborate with senior leadership to ensure successful completion and delivery of critical initiatives. Drives decision making and solutioning for medium and long-term CSRO improvement. Ensures initiatives reflect organizational strategic priorities. Monitor Objectives and Key Results (OKRs), Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Key Risk Indicators (KRIs) to track the status and outcome of team initiatives. Promotes culture of learning and growth, enhances team engagement, and provides development opportunities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 8 years of related experience
• Audit and risk management experience is advantageous.
• Capable of identifying, assessing and advising on risks for credible challenge assessments, including cyber security program controls.

Nice To Haves

• Certifications related to the candidate’s coverage responsibilities are beneficial, but not required, such as Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), and Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP).

Responsibilities

• Mature and advance the Credible Challenge program by applying structured, evidence‑based assessment methods that strengthen transparency, control effectiveness, and cyber risk governance.
• Partner with senior leadership to drive CSRO strategic initiatives.
• Oversee progress toward key strategic objectives by monitoring and interpreting project milestones, risks, and identifying opportunities for course correction and efficiencies.
• Facilitate cross‑department collaboration through clear operating rhythms, ensuring coordinated execution of CSRO’s strategic roadmap and enterprise‑level initiatives.
• Develop and maintain scalable reporting routines, dashboards, and performance metrics that provide leadership and the Board with clear insights into cyber risk posture and program maturity.
• Provide operational excellence by coordinating credible challenge reviews, governance routines, project tracking, and leadership communications.
• Collaborate with leadership teams across CSRO to establish the best internal practices for strategy development and execution.
• Offer flexible, ad‑hoc support to leadership to ensure successful delivery of high‑priority initiatives and emerging business needs.

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.

What This Job Offers

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