Lead - ICG – IIS Application Vulnerability Assessment

About Northern Trust As a global leader in innovative wealth management, asset servicing, asset management and banking services, Northern Trust (Nasdaq: NTRS) is proud to guide the world’s most successful individuals, families, corporations and institutions. Since 1889, we have aligned our efforts with our three guiding Principles That Endure: Service, Expertise, and Integrity. Together, they reflect the three cornerstones of business conduct which we strive to instill in our employees, whom we call partners, and to provide to our clients and the communities we serve worldwide. With more than 135 years of financial experience and over 24,000 partners, we serve the world’s most sophisticated clients using leading technology and exceptional service. Northern Trust is   seeking   a dynamic and experienced   candidate   to lead the Application Vulnerability   Assessment   function within   the Infrastructure Control Governance   (ICG)   team .   This role is critical to ensur e   the security, availability, and regulatory compliance of our Important Internal   Ser vi ce s (IIS) applications. The ideal candidate will bring   audit   expertise , strong leadership capabilities, and a strategic mindset to   identify   and mitigate Single Points of Failure (SPOF) across our   Mission C ritical   Assets (MCA) .

Team Leadership & Oversight    Supervise day-to-day operations of the IIS Application Vulnerability Assessment team.   Assign tasks,   monitor   performance, and ensure   timely   execution of activities.   Provide coaching, mentoring, and training to staff to ensure consistent quality and compliance.     Application Vulnerability & SPOF Assessment   Oversee vulnerability assessments and architectural reviews of   IIS-MCA   applications to   identify   SPOFs and systemic risks.   Ensure assessments are aligned with business- criticality,   regulatory requirements.   Drive the development and adoption of standardized assessment methodologies and tooling.     Stakeholder Engagement   Collaborate with product owners,   practice leads , infrastructure, and compliance stakeholders to understand application dependencies and risk exposure.   Communicate technical findings in business terms to senior leadership, regulators, and audit teams.   Represent the function in governance forums, risk committees, and strategic planning sessions.     Compliance & Regulatory Alignment   Ensure all assessment and remediation activities align with relevant financial regulations and compliance frameworks such as:   ISO 27001, NIST Cybersecurity Framework, PCI-DSS, SOC 2, GDPR,   etc.   Support internal and external audits with documentation, evidence, and remediation tracking.   Maintain audit readiness and ensure   timely   closure of compliance gaps.     Risk Management & Remediation Oversight   Prioritize vulnerabilities and SPOFs based on business impact, regulatory exposure, and operational risk.   Facilitate and support the cross-functional identification of application vulnerabilities to ensure compliance with   ser vi ce   level agreements and established timelines.   Establish robust governance mechanisms for the validation, tracking, reporting, and escalation of daily team activities.     Innovation & Continuous Improvement   Stay current with emerging threats, FinTech trends, and evolving regulatory landscapes.   Identify   opportunities for automation, process optimization, and proactive risk detection.     Responsibilities and Ethical Conduct   As a partner at Northern Trust, you must actively manage and mitigate risk and act with integrity.   In accordance with   our core values of   ser vi ce , integrity, and   expertise , you are expected to:    Adhere to all applicable risk management programs, policies, and procedures.   Complete all mandatory training by the deadline.    Understand how your behavior could expose Northern