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SECURITYFOCUS JOBS - NEW OPPORTUNITY
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JOB DESCRIPTION
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Position: Disaster Recovery Coordinator
Location: London, , United Kingdom
Type: Permanent F/T
Closing Date: 2006-04-28
The new IB Technology Controls Office (IB TCO) is within the IB Infrastructure
and Controls group. It combines Business Continuity and Information Risk
Management functions and supports the Investment Bank to achieve its Control
objectives. The IB Technology Controls Office comprises: Business Control
Offices, Governance functions and Business Continuity Management Practices.
Business Control Offices: These Business-aligned teams work closely with IB
Technology groups and Business Management to identify, assess severity and
manage resolution of key risks across control disciplines, business as usual
activities and development projects.
Core Practices & Governance Functions.
These central teams are responsible for defining and driving risk and control
strategies in partnership with their respective corporate functions. They lead
cross- business programs and provide overall governance and reporting to IB
Technology and Operations management teams, the Business Control Committee,
Regional Operating Risk Committees and Executive Management.
IB TCO provides expertise to Investment Bank groups via advisory roles, process
improvement and management of business & technology projects.
IB TCO is responsible for the following programs to ensure the Investment Bank
has appropriate readiness and controls in place:
Business Continuity
Risk Programs
Information Security
Crisis Management
Work to identify opportunities to improve and refine services to meet business
needs and act as expert advisers to businesses on business continuity and
controls.
Key Responsibilities:
- Educate EMEA Credit Technology delivery teams on
(i) business context of why our control strategy is necessary,
(ii) criteria used to assess the
control adequacy of the technology environment
(iii) how to implement controls in the firm's chosen toolsets
- Partner with CBTs to ensure EMEA Credit businesses are aware of their
Business Continuity, Information Security, Technology Capacity and Resiliency
Status
- Ensure EMEA Credit Technology have a well controlled environment, with any
gaps being well understood and realistic action plans in place
- Lead the bi-annual CSA process, ensuring CBTs/EMEA Credit Technology delivery
teams accurately complete CSAs, identify significant control weaknesses and
enter action plans into the appropriate tools .
- Lead the quarterly SOX testing program, validating that critical controls
continue to operate consistently.
- Develop a forward-looking formal approach (technology risk management) that
includes transparent communication of risks across EMEA Credit Technology,
including capacity, resiliency, continuity and security.
- Provides expert knowledge of Information Risk, Security and Controls and
consults to Business, Operations and Technology
- Work on small and large projects providing detailed specialized knowledge of
tools, processes and procedures relating to Information Risk.
Key Skills:
A strong 'hands-on' individual to manage the day to day Technology Controls
agenda for the EMEA Credit Business within Investment Bank. The person will
need to have a knowledge of IB products and strong project management skills.
They must be able to build a strong working partnership with key managers in
front office, operations and technology, and leverage this relationship to
ensure that Control requirements are met, or gaps are identified and action
plans put in place. The candidate needs to be effective as both an advisor and
as a reviewer, looking for compliance to firm-wide policies and standards.
He/she also needs to have an understanding of technology and be at ease in
discussing requirements with businesses and technology groups.
The position requires an individual who is comfortable working with both senior
business/technology managers and business/technology experts. Playing a major
role in driving forward the Technology Controls agenda will be a key success
factor. Key skills to do this are;
- Strong Communicator who can engage and influence the business, application
development and technology groups
- Strong personality who can break through barriers and drive toward solutions.
- Good understanding on technology; does not need to be a technical expert but
should be able to understand concepts and ask the right questions
Self starter who needs limited direction
- Strong analytical skills, allowing him/her to both challenge the business and
help develop their recovery strategy
- Good team player who can motivate and coach junior other members in areas of
their expertise
- Ability to pro-actively prioritize issues and risks for the business
Good organizational skills and ability to maintain tight control
Experience (Required):
- 8-12 years of relevant experience
- Strong track record in an Investment Bank (IB) or in a Consultancy (working
with Investment Banks)
- Broad understanding of IB products, structures and taxonomy
- Previous experience in a number of relevant roles, eg business management,
technology or operations projects/program management, middle office management,
business continuity manger aligned with an IB Businesses area, specialist or
manager within a control function ( eg Operational risk, Audit)
- Broad understanding of applications and technology
- Business Continuity and Technology Controls
Experience (Desirable):
- Experience and exposure to SOX and CSA process
- Knowledge of trading room and exchange technology
is a strong plus
JOB REQUIREMENTS
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Must be eligable to work in the UK when applying
CONTACT
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Information Security Solutions
Iain Sutherland
iain@InformationSecuritySolutions.com
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