·         Bachelor degree or equivalent required; Bachelor degree in IT related field preferred

·         Seven to twelve years of experience in the development and implementation of information security systems required

·         Experience or detailed technical knowledge of securing applications, operating systems and networks required

·         Experience or detailed knowledge of security technology including: Next Generation Firewalls, Email Security, network monitoring, Identity Access Solutions and endpoint security devices required

·         Working knowledge of: risk assessment products; IS automated tools; various authentication schemes (including Active Directory); browser security functionality; policy development; data privacy; and common information security issues preferred

·         Works across multiple technology teams to effectively identify our technology vision.

·         Ensures the overall environment continuously evolves to support the firm’s objectives, across investment management, trading, IM operations, compliance, product development, marketing, sales, corporate management, etc.

·         Create an Information Security Strategy that works across the enterprise to enable the secure use of leading edge technology.

·         Assist in building a strategic roadmap that implements the strategy by properly sequencing people, process and technology solutions.

·         Execute the strategic roadmap by streamlining the overall suite of security tools, and making cost effective and optimized investment in emerging security technology.

·         Provide security expertise for security-relevant enterprise initiatives such as data governance, account administration, and governance processes.

·         Assists in establishing and maintaining standards and policies related to Information Security.

·         Strong oral and written communication skills

·         Effective people management and customer service skills

·         Demonstrates a cooperative attitude and effective interpersonal and communication skills with clients, coworkers and vendors.

·         Demonstrates flexibility and the ability to work as a member of a team

·         Possess the ability to facilitate technical discussions and negotiate resolutions when there are differing technical opinions