Cyber Regulatory Senior Specialist

Description and Requirements
Cyber Regulatory Senior Specialist
Lead Consultant, Information Security
Hybrid
We are a company driven by a solid set of principles and purposes such as diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our working culture provides flexibility and naturally a 'hybrid' working model as standard. We want to benefit from the many positives that come by having a more diverse working culture throughout all levels of seniority and lines of business. Our workforce enjoys excellent benefits and a culture to thrive in.
Role Value Proposition:
The Information Security Lead Consultant, will integrate the MetLife in Ireland as part of the EMEA Information Security team and be responsible under limited supervision, to provide key subject matter expertise, oversight and/or execution of MetLife Information Security Program in EMEA.
A successful candidate must have IT Risk Management and IT Control Frameworks expertise as well as be capable of building strong partnerships to help drive the program towards continuous improvement and alignment with the latest best practices.
Key Responsibilities:
The Information Security Lead Consultant responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Drive the Cyber Security regulatory alignment function within EMEA Information Security:
Keep track of all EMEA regulations concerning Cyber Security and Data Privacy.
Ensure alignment of new regulatory requirements with ongoing practices.
Provide recommendations on adjustments needed in order to keep EMEA IT General Controls framework and taxonomy current and updated.
Tracking and follow-up on remediation actions and plans completion.
• Review and proofing of IT General Security Controls as part of existing governance processes, including:
IT Control evidence testing and review for effectiveness against internal framework of IT controls and testing procedures.
Elaboration of reports of know and newly detected deficiencies and gaps.
Tracking and follow-up on remediation actions and plans completion.
• Support the IT Risk & Advisory function, including:
Guidance on IT Security Policies & Standards.
Participate on reviews and contractual negotiations with partner, vendors and customers alike.
Collaborate on activities related to IT related regulatory and audit security assessments and requests.
Essential Business Experience and Technical Skills:
Required:
• Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems or related field, or equivalent work experience.
• Candidate must have 5+ years of combined Risk, Compliance, Legal, Data Privacy or Information Security related work experience.
• Expertise and experiences in implementing & monitoring Information Security controls, practices, and technology for multiple levels within an organization.
• IT Risk Information Security Certification or similar preferred - e.g. CISA, CISM, CISSP, PCIP.
• Execution and results oriented; Ability to transparently execute against plan.
• Ability to work independently with a structured approach.
• Good analytical and report presentation skills.
• Good English language skills both oral as well as written.
Preferred:
• Experience in working within and with remote distributed teams.
• Additional languages knowledge preferable Arabic and/or Turkish .
• Experience analyzing controls evidence and performing data correlation.
• Experience GRC management tools.
Travel
0% - 2.5%
Business Category
GTO - Information Security Organization
Number of Openings
1
At MetLife, we're leading the global transformation of an industry we've long defined. United in purpose, diverse in perspective, we're dedicated to making a difference in the lives of our customers.
We ensure to reward and recognize our employees for their contributions and accomplishments at work. We value our employees' commitment to their work by offering a competitive and extensive compensation and benefits package. This includes 25 paid holidays, performance-based bonus, health insurance, income protection and pension benefits. MetLife will also assist in the funding of professional fees for employees where it is relevant and aligned to your position within the organisation. MetLife reserve the right to make a judgement on whether the subscription is relevant or not to your role as well as cease the payment at any time. This type of subscription will not incur "benefit in kind" tax
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Benefits We Offer
Our benefits are designed to care for your holistic well-being with programs for physical and mental health, financial wellness, and support for families. We offer health care coverage for you and your family, insurance discounts for home, car, and pet protection, as well as parental leave. We also provide premium gym membership for you and your direct relatives, volunteer time off, discounts with specific universities, flexible Fridays, connectivity reimbursement, and much more!
About MetLife
Recognized on Fortune magazine's list of the 2024 "World's Most Admired Companies", MetLife, through its subsidiaries and affiliates, is one of the world's leading financial services companies; providing insurance, annuities, employee benefits and asset management to individual and institutional customers. With operations in more than 40 markets, we hold leading positions in the United States, Latin America, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East.
Our purpose is simple - to help our colleagues, customers, communities, and the world at large create a more confident future. United by purpose and guided by empathy, we're inspired to transform the next century in financial services. At MetLife, it's #AllTogetherPossible . Join us!
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