About the job
About the Position
Join our dynamic Cybersecurity team at Jane Street as a Cybersecurity Governance and Risk Specialist, where you will play a pivotal role in enhancing and promoting our cybersecurity governance, risk management, and compliance (GRC) initiatives.
In this impactful position, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement significant improvements in cybersecurity governance and risk management, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous development. You will actively contribute to the formulation of our comprehensive cybersecurity strategy, ensuring its alignment with industry best practices and regulatory standards.
Your key responsibilities will include:
- Developing, maintaining, and disseminating cybersecurity policies while assisting colleagues in understanding and applying these policies in their daily activities.
- Monitoring compliance with internal policies, documenting exceptions, and working with teams to explore alternative risk-reduction strategies when necessary.
- Tracking regulatory requirements, identifying changes that could affect the organization, and collaborating with relevant teams to ensure compliance.
- Conducting control assessments to identify gaps or weaknesses and collaborating with teams to implement improvements to mitigate risk exposure.
- Supporting the development and automation of metrics to facilitate informed decision-making.
- Performing third-party vendor assessments and collaborating with stakeholders to address risks, thereby contributing to the success of our vendor risk management program.
- Engaging in general activities of the Cybersecurity team to maintain strong connections within the group.
About You
- You have relevant experience in a similar role and possess a solid understanding of industry standards and regulatory frameworks.
- You are familiar with auditing processes and have participated in both internal and external audits.
- Your collaborative and positive attitude underscores your belief that cybersecurity success hinges on teamwork and collective progress.
- You thrive in team environments, embracing mistakes as learning opportunities.
- You are an effective communicator, adept at delivering consistent messages while tailoring your communication to meet audience needs.
- You are a motivated self-starter capable of managing competing priorities effectively.
- You have a strong desire to enhance your technical knowledge in technology, cybersecurity, and associated risks.
- You are detail-oriented and highly organized.
- Fluency in English is required.
