Director of Information Security

The Director of Information Security is a senior management level position that will serve in the capacity of the Citi AO Franchise Chief Information Security Officer, responsible for overseeing Citibank AO's Information Security (IS) Program accomplishing results through the management of a hybrid team to prevent, monitor, and respond to information/data breaches and cyber-attacks. The overall objective of this role is transformation, strategic and executive leadership to enable effective execution of the Information Security (IS) Program driving compliance with Presidential Decree (PD) 250. Compliance with PD 250 is the driver for the Bank’s Russia Localization Program focused on localizing and migrating their technology and IS tech stack. This position will lead IS activities for the Russia Localization Program through strategic transformation of the Bank’s IS program in alignment with corresponding Russian regulations and Citi information security policy.

Responsibilities:

• Transform and oversee Information Security (IS) Program
• Enable the business through alignment of business needs and goals with IS requirements
• Partner with the business to effectively identify and manage security threats
• Establish and implement incident response and disaster recovery processes and planning
• Develop and implement IS strategic plans, and oversee all IS activities, coordinating with cross-organizational leaders to achieve business and IS goals
• Develop and implement IS policies, standard, and procedures in accordance with Russian regulatory requirements
• Ensure IS governance, risk, and compliance in accordance with Russian regulatory requirements
• Establish and oversee security practices and standards compliance, and address non-compliance in teams, applications, documents, and processes
• Define the IS service engagement model and transform the IS team, to strengthen partnerships with clients
• Coordinate with cross-organizational leaders to resolve security issues, and educate leaders and staff on IS value through cost-benefit analysis
• Determine and manage IS Staff training needs and requirements and resolve identified training gaps to encourage a high performing team of IS professionals
• Monitor Corrective Action Plans and remediation efforts, and conduct periodic quality assurance reviews to identify areas of improvement
• Develop and manage the IS budget, resource planning, and investment proposals for IS program investments and delivery of results through executing a functional strategy
• Establish and implement security metrics, reporting through secure business and communication practices
• Effectively manage third-party vendor relationships
• Establish Citigroup global partnerships to ensure required IS reporting requirements are adhered to.

Qualifications:

• 15+ years of experience in a related role with strong executive and strategic leadership
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with a variety of analytical groups and service delivery organizations
• In-depth database knowledge preferred
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability of clear and concise written and verbal communication
• Proficient in interpreting and applying policies, standards and procedures
• Proficient in communicating complex security concepts to both a technical and non-technical audience
• Proficient with Russian Regulatory requirements for Information Security
• Experience in leading complex, highly regulated, transformational programs
• Proficient in Risk Management - taking a risk-based approach to balance security with enabling business
• Demonstrated experience in leading a team staffed by employees and third-party vendors (contractors)
• Demonstrated ability to remain unbiased in a diverse working environment.

We offer:

• Advanced social package: voluntary medical insurance (with dentistry and ability to insure relatives), life and accidental insurance, additional annual leave days, additional sick leave compensation, etc;
• Competitive salary (depends on interview results);
• Special offers from Citiclub (sports, traveling, English language courses);
• Corporate trainings sessions for personal growth;
• Open and transparent communication at all levels and equal opportunities for all employees.

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