Senior Cybersecurity Risk Specialist

Truist

. Provide independent second-line-of-defense risk oversight for Truist Protection Services and consult to Truist Business Units .

Posted 10/22/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $185,000 - $230,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Cybersecurity Risk Management, including risk oversight, incident response, and compliance within the financial services sector. Proven ability to lead complex initiatives, interface with senior leadership, and apply analytical skills to enhance cybersecurity controls and risk culture.

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Cybersecurity Risk ManagementIncident ResponseRisk OversightRegulatory ComplianceLeadership Experience

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Hard Skills

Risk AssessmentCybersecurity FrameworksData AnalysisProject ManagementThreat DetectionDigital ForensicsRisk MeasurementKey Risk IndicatorsSecurity OperationsIncident Management

Soft Skills

Problem SolvingCritical ThinkingInfluencing SkillsInterpersonal CommunicationDecision-Making

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeTableauRSA ArcherNIST Cybersecurity FrameworkISO/IEC 27001CIS Critical Security Controls

Certifications & Qualifications

CISMCISSP

Industry Keywords

Financial ServicesComplianceCybersecurity LawsOperational RiskTechnology Risk

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber SecurityTableau

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide independent second-line-of-defense risk oversight for Truist Protection Services and consult to Truist Business Units
Identify, mitigate, monitor and report technology, operational and compliance risks within Enterprise Technology
Serve as a subject matter expert and steward of the Cybersecurity Risk Framework
Focus on cybersecurity defense, detection, incident response and related security capabilities
Independently assess technology maturity and adequacy of cybersecurity controls
Evaluate detection, investigation, response and recovery capabilities
Strengthen proactive risk culture through risk-focused management and partnership routines
Interface with senior leaders and key partners across the organization
Review and challenge first-line-of-defense risk program execution outcomes
Monitor legal, regulatory, compliance and audit matters and ensure timely action
Lead complex projects with broad technology and enterprise-level impact
Provide informal leadership and serve as a resource on complex solutions
Bridge risk, business, technology and cybersecurity functions in interdisciplinary, matrix environments
Pivot between advisory consultant and implementation consultant roles

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience
10+ years of banking, technology, operations or risk management experience
Strong business acumen, management experience, problem solving, critical thinking, influencing and decision-making skills
Experience operating independently and navigating ambiguity to deliver value
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to establish credibility with all levels of management
Ability to organize and manage complex initiatives and deliver high-quality, executive-level work products
Comfort with data and applying analysis to derive value-add insights
Proficiency with Microsoft Office products
English language fluency required
Preferred: Master's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Security, Engineering, Risk Management, or related discipline
Preferred: Familiarity with financial services cybersecurity laws, regulations, supervisory guidance, and industry standards, including FFIEC IT Examination Handbook, NIST Cybersecurity Framework, NIST SP 800-61, ISO/IEC 27001, and CIS Critical Security Controls
Preferred: Familiarity with risk measurement approaches, Key Risk Indicators, thresholds, reporting and analytics tools such as Tableau
Preferred: Familiarity with enterprise Governance Risk and Compliance platforms such as RSA Archer
Preferred: Professional cybersecurity certification such as CISM or CISSP
Preferred: Extensive technical cybersecurity experience in security operations, incident response, threat detection, threat hunting, digital forensics, or cyber incident management

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Accidental death and dismemberment coverage
Tax-preferred savings accounts
401k plan
No less than 10 days of vacation during the first year, prorated based on date of hire and full-time or part-time status
10 sick days, prorated
Paid holidays
Defined benefit pension plan, depending on position and division
Restricted stock units, depending on position and division
Deferred compensation plan, depending on position and division
Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities
Equal opportunity employment
Drug Free Workplace