Senior Manager - Cyber Security and IT Risk Management

Sr Manager, Cyber Security IT Risk Management

About Northern Trust:

Northern Trust, a Fortune 500 company, is a globally recognized, award-winning financial institution that has been in continuous operation since 1889.

Northern Trust is proud to provide innovative financial services and guidance to the world’s most successful individuals, families, and institutions by remaining true to our enduring principles of service, expertise, and integrity. With more than 130 years of financial experience and over 22,000 partners, we serve the world’s most sophisticated clients using leading technology and exceptional service.

About the Role

We are seeking a strategic and results-driven Senior Manager to join our Identity & Access Management (IAM) Governance organization. This role will play a key leadership function in Privileged Access Management (PAM) or Identity Governance & Administration (IGA), based on experience and business need.

This is a critical leadership position responsible for driving risk mitigation, regulatory compliance, and governance maturity across the enterprise, while partnering closely with Audit, Risk, Compliance, and Technology stakeholders.

Responsibilities / Major Duties

• Provide strategic leadership for cross-functional initiatives within PAM or IGA.

• Develop, maintain, and enforce IAM governance artifacts aligned with SOX, SOC, and internal audit standards.

• Partner with Audit, Risk, Legal, and Compliance teams to manage and remediate findings.

• Oversee governance metrics, reporting, dashboards, and maturity models.

• Lead and mentor a high-performing global team.

• Drive stakeholder engagement across matrixed organizations.

• Support program strategy and budget management.

Qualifications – Minimum

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.

• 10+ years of IAM experience with 3+ years in leadership roles.

• Deep expertise in PAM or IGA with working knowledge of the other.

• Strong understanding of regulatory frameworks and internal controls.

• Excellent leadership, communication, and project management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in financial services or highly regulated industries.

• Familiarity with tools such as CyberArk, SailPoint, or equivalent platforms.

• Industry certifications such as CISSP or CISM.

Working With Us

Northern Trust offers competitive benefits including flexible work options, health and wellness programs, and strong professional development opportunities.

Apply today and be part of a team that helps the enterprise grow securely.

Working with Us:

As a Northern Trust partner, greater achievements await. You will be part of a flexible and collaborative work culture in an organization where financial strength and stability is an asset that emboldens us to explore new ideas.

Movement within the organization is encouraged, senior leaders are accessible, and you can take pride in working for a company committed to assisting the communities we serve! Join a workplace with a greater purpose.

We’d love to learn more about how your interests and experience could be a fit with one of the world’s most admired and sustainable companies! Build your career with us and apply today. #MadeForGreater

Reasonable accommodation

Northern Trust is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email our HR Service Center at MyHRHelp@ntrs.com.

We hope you’re excited about the role and the opportunity to work with us. We value an inclusive workplace and understand flexibility means different things to different people.

Apply today and talk to us about your flexible working requirements and together we can achieve greater.

About Our Pune Office

The Northern Trust Pune office, established in 2016, is now home to over 3,000 employees. The office handles various functions, including Operations for Asset Servicing and Wealth Management, as well as delivering critical technology solutions that support business operations across the globe.

Our Pune team takes our commitment to service to heart. In 2024, they volunteered more than 10,000+ hours into the communities where they live and work. Learn more.

Experience Level

Senior Level