Principal, Technology and Cyber Risk Management
- Pay
- $108,965 – $185,155 per year
- Location
- Tempe, AZ
- Listed
- 3 days ago
Skills and Experience
The successful candidate will benefit from having;
- 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).
- Advanced degree in IT or related field is a plus.
- 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.
Salary Range
$108,965 - 185,155 USD
Salary range is a good faith estimate of base pay. Northern Trust provides a comprehensive benefits package including 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, and other voluntary and well-being benefits. Northern Trust also provides a discretionary bonus program that may include an equity component.
Work Authorization
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).
Working with Us
As a Northern Trust partner, you will be part of a flexible and collaborative work culture, which has a strong history of financial strength and stability. Movement within the organization is encouraged, senior leaders are accessible, and you can take pride in working for a company committed to an inclusive workplace and assisting the communities we serve.
Philanthropy is deeply rooted in Northern Trust's history and is an essential element of our culture. Employees around the world give their time and talent to work for the greater good of their communities.
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.
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.
The key responsibilities of the role include;
- 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.
Equal opportunity and legal notices
Northern Trust is committed to working with and providing adjustments to individuals with health conditions and disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email our HR Service Center at, or alternatively you can discuss your individual requirements with the recruiter you are working with.
From Ntrs's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on November 6, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.
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