Manage information security compliance, policies, audits, and assessments aligned with ISO 27001 and SOC 2. Serve as the primary client contact for audit requests, security documentation, and compliance inquiries. Collaborate with internal teams on corrective actions, report compliance metrics to senior management, train employees, and monitor regulatory developments. The role requires at least five years of financial-industry compliance experience, strong client-facing communication skills, and in-depth ISO 27001 knowledge.
The Role:
This is an exciting opportunity to join our dynamic Information Security team at ION. We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Information Security Officer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in SOC2 compliance and possess excellent client-facing skills. This role is critical in ensuring our company adheresto regulatory requirements and maintaints the trsut of our clients.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop, implement, and maintain compliance policies and procedures in accordance with ISO 27001 standards. Knowledge of SOC2 is beneficial.
- Conduct regular audits and assessments to ensure compliance and certifications are maintained.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for client audit requirements, requests for information, any compliance-related inquiries, new business engagements and maintaining security whitepapers.
- Collaborate with internal teams to address concerns and implement corrective actions.
- Monitor and report on compliance metrics and trends to senior management.
- Provide training and guidance to employees on compliance matters.
- Stay up-to-date with industry regulations and best practices.
Required Skills, Experience, and Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in a compliance role within the financial industry.
- In-depth knowledge of ISO 27001 standards and requirements.
- Proven experience in a client-facing role, with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Professional certifications such as CISA, CISM, CISSP, or similar are a plus.
About us:
We’re a diverse group of visionary innovators who provide trading and workflow automation software, high-value analytics, and strategic consulting to corporations, central banks, financial institutions, and governments. Founded in 1999, we’ve achieved tremendous growth by bringing together some of the best and most successful financial technology companies in the world.
• Over 2,000 of the world’s leading corporations, including 50% of the Fortune 500 and 30% of the world’s central banks, trust ION solutions to manage their cash, in-house banking, commodity supply chain, trading and risk.
• Over 800 of the world’s leading banks and broker-dealers use our electronic trading platforms to operate the world’s financial market infrastructure.
ION is a rapidly expanding and dynamic group with 13,000 employees and offices in more than 40 cities around the globe. Our ever-expanding global footprint, cutting edge products, and over 40,000 customers worldwide provide an unparalleled career experience for those who share our vision.
ION is committed to maintaining a supportive and inclusive environment for people with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We respect the varied identities, abilities, cultures, and traditions of the individuals who comprise our organization and recognize the value that different backgrounds and points of view bring to our business.
ION adheres to an equal employment opportunity policy that prohibits discriminatory practices or harassment against applicants or employees based on any legally impermissible factor.
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