Risk Specialist

PositionSummary

Focus Financial Partners is seekinga proactive and detail-orientedSeniorRisk OperationsSpecialistto support and strengthen our organizationsCybersecurity program. This role is responsible forsupporting key risk pillars: Vulnerability Management and Risk Management. A successful candidate will have knowledge of one or more of these areas and be able to assist with writing policy and process supportingdeployment of technology andhandling incident response in a variety of environments. The candidatewill also manage and maintain cybersecurity dashboards to track key performance indicators (KPIs) across all partner firms.

This role can be based inNew York NY / St Louis. MO / Remote

PrimaryResponsibilities

• Provide inputinto an evolving enterprise risk program ensuringrisks to data security are identified quantified and documented.
• Develop and maintaininformation feeds for new and evolving vulnerabilities.
• Collaboratewith other technical teams to assess vulnerability criticalityand 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 to measure cybersecurity program across other cybersecurity functionstoincorporate KPIdata.
• Work withthe Head of Cybersecurity Riskto establish and track 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 ensure cohesive security practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Information Security Computer Science or a related field (or equivalent experience).Masterspreferred.
• 3-5years of experience in cybersecurity policy development or GRC (governance risk and compliance).
• Familiarity withcybersecurity frameworks (e.g. NIST ISO 27001) and regulatory environments in financial services.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Industry certifications such as CISSP CISM or GIAC (GSEC GCCC) are preferred.
• Prior experience in a multi-partner or financial servicesenvironment is preferred.
• Familiarity with privacy regulations such as GDPR or CCPAis preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders simultaneously.

About Focus Financial Partners

Focus is a leading partnership of fiduciary wealth management and related financial services firms. Focus provides access to best practices greater resources and continuity planning for its affiliated advisory firms which serve individuals families employers and institutions with comprehensive financial services. Focus firms and their clients benefit from the solutions synergies scale economics and best practices offered by Focus to achieve their business objectives. For more information about Focus please .

The annualized base pay range for this role is expected to be between$110000-$130000. Actual base pay could vary based on factors including but not limited to experience subject matter expertise geographic location where work will be performed and the applicants skill set. The base pay is just one component of the total compensation package for employees. Other rewardsmay include an annual cash bonus and a comprehensive benefits package.

About Focus Financial Partners

Focus is a leading financial services firm comprised of integrated wealth management family office and business management services. Blending deep expertise and expansive resources with a boutique client-first fiduciary philosophy Focus helps individuals families and institutions navigate complex financial situations with highly personalized solutions tailored to their unique needs. To learn more about Focus visit follow the company onLinkedIn.

Focus is an equal opportunity employer and bases its employment decisions on the employee or candidates skillset and without regard to an employee or candidates race color religion sex (including pregnancy) gender identity sexual orientation national origin age disability genetic information veteran status or any other characteristic protected by local state and/or federal law.

Focus complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process to perform essential job functions and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment please contact .

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