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.
Role/ Department:
This role sits within Northern Trust’s Cybersecurity Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) organization, an integral part of the strategic evolution of cyber risk management capabilities across the enterprise.
The Cyber Risk Principal will partner with peers to drive the modernization of cyber risk identification, intelligence integration, assessment methodologies, and executive risk reporting. The role requires a forward-looking team player who understands how cybersecurity, cyber threat intelligence, data analytics, automation, and artificial intelligence are reshaping enterprise risk management within global financial institutions.
The ideal candidate combines strong cyber risk management expertise with the ability to leverage data-driven insights, threat intelligence, emerging technologies, and AI-enabled capabilities to improve risk visibility, prioritization, and decision-making.
The key responsibilities of the role include:
Lead the identification, assessment, prioritization, and reporting of cyber risks across the enterprise
Drive the evolution of cyber risk management toward data driven decision making by integrating cyber threat intelligence, attack surface insights, vulnerability trends, and control effectiveness metrics into enterprise cyber risk reporting
Conduct cyber risk assessments, thematic reviews, and cyber maturity assessments aligned to industry frameworks and regulatory expectations
Develop forward-looking cyber risk reporting that provides actionable insights to executive leadership, risk committees, and regulators
Partner with cyber domain experts (e.g., security operations, architecture) to improve risk reduction outcomes
Enhance cyber risk intelligence capabilities through analytics, automation, and AI-enabled processes
Drive continuous improvement in cyber risk methodologies, governance processes, and reporting capabilities
Translate highly technical cyber risks into clear business impact narratives and strategic recommendations
Evaluate emerging threats, including e.g., AI capabilities to determine enterprise cyber risk implications
Contribute to the development of risk metrics, KRIs, KCIs, maturity indicators, and predictive cyber risk analytics
Collaborate across Lines of Defense to strengthen enterprise cyber resilience and operational risk visibility
Skills/ Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Information Security, Computer Science, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred
Minimum of 10 years of experience in cybersecurity, with a focus on risk managementExtensive knowledge of cyber risk management frameworks and methodologies including NIST CSF, FAIR, MITRE ATT&CK, CRI, ISO 27001, and related industry practice
Strong understanding of modern cyber threat landscapes, attack methodologies, adversary behaviors, and emerging technology risks
Experience leveraging AI, analytics, automation, or data engineering capabilities to improve cyber risk management processes
Understanding of cyber intelligence concepts including threat actor analysis, attack trends, external intelligence sources, and operational risk correlation
Demonstrated ability to design and mature cyber risk reporting capabilities for executive leadership and regulatorsExceptional communication and presentation skills, capable of translating technical risk into business terms
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CRISC or similar
Salary Range:
$108,965 - 185,155 USDSalary 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.
Reasonable Accommodation
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 [email protected], or alternatively you can discuss your individual requirements with the recruiter you are working with.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Information Security, Computer Science, or related field
- Master's degree
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in cybersecurity with focus on risk management
- Extensive knowledge of cyber risk frameworks and methodologies (NIST CSF, FAIR, MITRE ATT&CK, CRI, ISO 27001)
- Experience leveraging AI, analytics, automation, or data engineering to improve cyber risk processes
- Understanding of cyber intelligence concepts including threat actor analysis and attack trends
- Demonstrated ability to design and mature cyber risk reporting for executive leadership and regulators
- Exceptional communication and presentation skills to translate technical risk into business terms
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
- Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CRISC or similar
- Authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship
Northern Trust Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Retirement Support — Retirement offerings are positioned as a standout, with a 401(k) plus an additional employer-funded pension described as a differentiator. This combination is repeatedly framed as a meaningful offset within total rewards, especially for long-term financial security.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off benefits are depicted as generous, spanning paid time off, holidays, and dedicated paid volunteer time. The breadth of leave options is highlighted as a consistent strength that supports work-life balance.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is characterized as comprehensive, typically including medical, dental, vision, and mental-health support through an assistance program. The offering is portrayed as robust and family-supportive, with multiple plan options in some descriptions.
Northern Trust Insights
What We Do
As a global leader in innovative wealth management, asset servicing and investment solutions, Northern Trust (Nasdaq: NTRS) is proud to guide the world’s most successful individuals, families and institutions by remaining true to our enduring principles of service, expertise and integrity. A globally recognized Fortune 500 Company in continuous operation since 1889, we’ve built a legacy of empowering clients to reach their goals with confidence. Since our roots as a trust bank, we’ve grown to a global presence with more than 24,000 employees in more than 20 countries and across six core business units: Wealth Management Asset Management Asset Servicing Technology Corporate Functions Enterprise Operations Join a Team That’s Achieving Greater At Northern Trust, we refer to our employees as partners – with good reason. We understand that relationships are the key to our success. Here you’ll join a diverse and inclusive team of innovators with the drive to challenge the way things have always been done. Instead of choosing between a dynamic career and work-life balance, enjoy working with a team that supports your goals in the office and at home. We’ll help you get where you want to go without sacrificing what matters most to you. Delivering value and adhering to our enduring principles What are enduring principles? Since our founding, they have guided our strategy and success. Thanks to the dedication of our partners, Northern Trust continues to thrive by adhering to three enduring principles: service, expertise and integrity . What does this mean? Service Northern Trust has a relentless drive to provide exceptional service to our clients, our partners and our communities. We set new standards and go above and beyond in our commitment to delivering greater results. Expertise Expertise is at the core of who we are. We focus sharply on what we do well. From expanding our capabilities, to hiring talented professionals to developing innovative solutions, our expertise is why we continue to be a trusted advisor for generations of families and institutions. Integrity Operating with uncompromising ethics is central to Northern Trust’s heritage. As a result, our clients, partners and communities know they can rely on us. For more than 130 years, our integrity has been our guide – and that will never change.
Why Work With Us
At Northern Trust, we go further because we go together. We embrace flexibility, encourage balance, and prioritize inclusion at all levels, working together to keep you connected. We are committed to our employees—all 24,000 of them. Whether this is a first step or a bold new leap in your career, we’re here to help you move forward.
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