Vice President, Security Controls & Compliance
Chicago, IL - USA
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Team Overview
The Governance & Compliance team is responsible for defining and executing TransUnions global cybersecurity governance compliance audit and control assurance strategy ensuring alignment with business objectives regulatory requirements and the companys risk appetite. The team provides oversight of cybersecurity policies regulatory compliance programs audit management control effectiveness and enterprise cyber risk reporting while partnering across Technology Product Legal Privacy Risk and Internal Audit functions.This role reports to the Senior Vice President Governance Risk & Compliance and plays a key leadership role in advancing a modern scalable and data-driven cybersecurity governance program. This is a hybrid position and involves regular performance of job responsibilities virtually as well as in-person at an assigned TU office location for a minimum of two days a week.
Role Overview and Core Responsibilities
Define and execute the enterprise cybersecurity governance and compliance strategy including policies standards control frameworks and operating processes that align with business priorities and risk appetite.
Establish governance processes and metrics that give executive leadership regulators and the Audit Committee clear visibility into cyber risk control effectiveness compliance posture audit results and emerging risks.
Oversee global cybersecurity compliance programs and readiness for regulatory examinations external assessments contractual obligations and requirements including PCI DSS SOX NIST CSF ISO 27001 privacy regulations and customer security expectations.
Serve as executive sponsor for cybersecurity audits assessments and examinations; partner with Internal Audit and business stakeholders to strengthen assurance and drive timely remediation of findings and control deficiencies.
Lead enterprise cyber risk and control assessments identify gaps prioritize remediation and establish accountability mechanisms that support risk reduction and issue closure.
Translate technical security issues into business-focused risk discussions and ensure material cybersecurity risks are appropriately communicated and escalated.
Modernize cyber governance risk and compliance capabilities through automation modern GRC platforms and AI-enabled processes that improve scale consistency and decision support.
Lead and develop a global team responsible for governance compliance policy audit coordination and control assurance fostering accountability transparency innovation and operational excellence.
Build strong partnerships across Technology Product Legal Privacy Risk Internal Audit and business functions to address evolving regulatory requirements and enable enterprise-wide change.
Required Knowledge and Experiences
Bachelors degree in Cybersecurity Information Technology Business Risk Management or a related field or equivalent experience and knowledge relevant to leading enterprise cybersecurity governance and compliance.
10 years of experience in cybersecurity risk compliance governance or audit leadership roles with deep knowledge of governance frameworks regulatory requirements and control standards.
7 years of experience leading global teams and large-scale cybersecurity programs across complex organizations.
Experience presenting cybersecurity risk compliance and assurance matters to executive leadership regulators and board-level committees.
Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders build cross-functional partnerships and drive enterprise-wide change initiatives.
Required Technical Skills
Working knowledge of PCI DSS (Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard) SOX (Sarbanes-Oxley Act) NIST CSF (National Institute of Standards and Technology Cybersecurity Framework) and ISO/IEC 27001.
Experience with cyber GRC (Governance Risk and Compliance) platforms used to manage controls assessments issues policies and compliance obligations.
Ability to develop and interpret key risk indicators control-effectiveness metrics executive dashboards and regulatory or Audit Committee reporting.
Knowledge of automation and AI-enabled governance processes that improve oversight evidence collection reporting and control assurance.
Were also looking for the preferred skills below. Whether you are proficient or could use some brushing up were happy to support your career development and growth in:
Financial services or other highly regulated industry experience.
Experience leading cybersecurity compliance programs across multiple regulatory environments and geographies.
Experience implementing modern GRC platforms and AI-enabled governance processes.
Relevant certifications such as CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional) CISM (Certified Information Security Manager) CISA (Certified Information Systems Auditor) CRISC (Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control) PCI ISA/QSA or ISO 27001 Lead Auditor.
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Benefits that support every part of your life:
At TransUnion we design benefits to help youfeel well do well and plan wellfrom day one.
For Your Health: Enjoyday-one eligibilityfor medical dental and vision coverage plus supplemental plan options. Spousal domestic partner and other eligible dependent coverage is available on select plans. Choose taxadvantagedHSAandFSAaccounts to make everyday care more affordable.
For Your Protection: Weve got your back withcompanypaid basic life and AD&D optionalvoluntary life and AD&Dfor you and your family andshort and longterm disability. You can also opt into alegal planpet insurance andtravel accident coverage.
For Your Family: Fromadoption assistance and fertility planning coveragetocaregiver support were here for every chapter. AccessDependent Care FSA for possibility of an employer match a andup to 12 weeks of paid parental leavewith eligibility for a thoughtful gradual return.
For Your Future: Build toward whats next with our401(k) with employer matchandEmployee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP). Tapfinancial wellness resourcescareer coaching and optionallongterm care insuranceto plan confidently.
For You: Grow and recharge withtuition reimbursementflexible time off for exempt employees or paid time off for nonexempt employees up to 12 paid holidays per year commuter benefits employeediscountscharitable gift matching andpaid volunteer time off plus corporate volunteer events that make it easy to give back.
For Your Wellness: Access24/7 supportincluding professionaltherapycoaching and emotional wellbeing programs alongside guided meditation and resources that supportphysical mental social and financial wellness.
We are committed to being a place where diversity is not only present it is embraced. As an equal opportunity employer all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin age disability status veteran status genetic information marital status citizenship status sexual orientation gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law. Additionally in accordance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 TransUnion takes affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified individuals with a disability and protected veterans in all levels of employment and develops annual affirmative action plans. Components of TransUnions Affirmative Action Program for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are available for review to any associate or applicant for employment upon request by contacting .
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable law including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.
Adherence to Company policies sound judgment and trustworthiness working safely communicating respectfully and safeguarding business operations confidential and proprietary information and the Companys reputation are also essential expectations of this position.
TransUnion Overview:
At TransUnion we encourage and are committed to creating a real positive impact and shared sense of purpose within our Workforce for Good which empowers our people to grow innovate and contribute to a better future for our communities and customers. We strive to build an environment where our associates are in the drivers seat of their professional development while having access to help along the way. We recognize that success comes when our associates thrive both professionally and personally; thats why we prioritize work/life flexibility and offer resources for our teams across the globe to collaborate and drive excellence.
Be a part of our Workforce for Good youll work with great people pioneering products and cutting-edge technology.
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About Company
Company Overview TransUnion is a leading global risk and information solutions provider. Our mission is to help people worldwide access opportunities that lead to a higher quality of life. We accomplish this by delivering solutions that help organizations optimize their risk-based dec ... View more