Security/Business Continuity Officer

SVP Security/Business Continuity Officer:

OBJECTIVE: To oversee the Information Security Program and Business Continuity Plan
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Security Role
•Responsible for establishing, documenting, testing, monitoring, and enforcing, the information security program under the guidance of the senior management. The Security Programs include information technology, personnel data, communications, legal document retention, intellectual and physical property.
•Report to senior management and/or BOD the status of the Security Programs.
•Oversee risk management strategies for technology and protecting customer information
•Ensure compliance is maintained against security policies
•Team with Operations and Compliance departments in maintenance of organization information privacy policies.
•Monitor security events and addressing security issues.
•Approve new vendor relationships concerning information security
•Develop and maintain security training internally
•Develop and maintain customer security awareness program partnering with Compliance, Marketing, and Operations.

Business Continuity Role
•Oversee the Business Continuity Plan as the Business Continuity Administrator.
•Lead the business impact analysis and risk analysis across the organization.
•Develop testing scenarios and schedule annual periodic exercises.
•Manage tabletop and other testing process and report results to senior management.
•Training and Facilitating group meetings, discussions and exercises to ensure team members understand their roles and responsibilities during an emergency or crisis situation.

Other Responsibilities
•Participate in Compliance and Risk Committees
•Interface the auditors and regulators.
•Manage the Facilities Manager
REQUIREMENTS
REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS:
Education and Experience: 2-4 years in an enterprise security environment working with internal audit and/or public accounting risk management practices in regards to information security programs is a must. 1-3 years experience in disaster recovery/business continuity related work is preferred. Financial service industry experience is preferred. Bachelors Degree in IT or equivalent experience in information technology security.


Skills and Competencies:
•Strong background in evaluating, documenting, implementing an Information Security Program.
•Excellent communications skills, both written and oral
•Excellent interpersonal skills
•Proficient computer skills, Microsoft Word and Excel required; exposure to banking/finance systems is a must
•Ability to work without supervision as well as follow direction/instruction
•Ability to multi-task and remain organized
•Ability to handle multiple projects and departmental oversights

WORKING CONDITIONS
Traditional office environment with no unusual work conditions