Risk Specialist

8 hours, 4 minutes ago
Full-time
Mid Level
Cybersecurity
FOCUS PARTNERS

FOCUS PARTNERS

FOCUS PARTNERS provides consulting services in business strategy, financial advisory, and mergers & acquisitions, helping clients achieve strategic goals and maximize value.

Professional Services
1-10
Founded 2005

Description

  • Provide input into the enterprise risk program by identifying, quantifying, and documenting data security risks.
  • Develop and maintain information feeds for new and emerging vulnerabilities.
  • Collaborate with technical teams to assess vulnerability criticality and coordinate patch deployment.
  • Participate in audits and assessments to demonstrate compliance and remediate findings.
  • Execute cybersecurity training and awareness programs across partner firms.
  • Develop and maintain real-time dashboards and reports that measure cybersecurity program effectiveness.
  • Track and report KPIs such as incident response times, policy compliance rates, and training completion.
  • Provide regular reports to leadership and stakeholders.
  • Act as a liaison between IT, compliance, and external partners to support cohesive security practices.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Information Security, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent experience; master’s degree preferred.
  • 3-5 years of experience in cybersecurity, policy development, or GRC (governance, risk, and compliance).
  • Familiarity with cybersecurity frameworks such as NIST and ISO 27001.
  • Knowledge of regulatory environments in financial services.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Industry certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or GIAC (GSEC, GCCC) preferred.
  • Prior experience in a multi-partner or financial services environment preferred.
  • Familiarity with privacy regulations such as GDPR or CCPA preferred.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders simultaneously.

Benefits

  • Annual base salary range of $110,000-$130,000.
  • Annual cash bonus potential.
  • Comprehensive benefits package.
  • Hybrid location flexibility with options in New York, NY, St. Louis, MO, or remote work.

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