About CLS

CLS is the trusted party at the centre of the global FX ecosystem. Utilized by thousands of counterparties, CLS makes FX safer, smoother and more cost effective. Trillions of dollars’ worth of currency flows through our systems each day.

Created by the market for the market, our unrivalled global settlement infrastructure reduces systemic risk and provides standardization for participants in many of the world’s most actively traded currencies. We deliver huge efficiencies and savings for our clients: in fact, our approach to multilateral netting shrinks funding requirements by over 96% on average, so clients can put their capital and resources to better use.

CLS products are designed to enable clients to manage risk most effectively across the full FX lifecycle – whether through more efficient processing tools or market intelligence derived from the largest single source of FX executed data available to the market.

Our ambition to make a positive difference starts with our people. Our values underpin everything that we do at CLS and define our working environment:

Pivotal purpose
Trusted guardian
Targeted innovation
Facilitate connections
Delivering excellence
Inclusive culture

Job Information:

Functional Title: Assistant Vice President, Security Compliance & Testing
Department: Security Governance & Management
Corporate Level: Assistant Vice President
Reports To: Director, Security Compliance & Testing
Location: Metropark, NJ
Expected full-time salary range between $ 136,000 - $160,000 + variable compensation + 401(k) match + benefits.

Note: Disclosure as required by NY Pay Transparency Law of the expected salary compensation range for this role.

What you'll be doing

As an Assistant Vice President within the Security Compliance & Testing team, you will support the delivery of key cybersecurity governance, compliance and assurance activities across CLS. You will work closely with security stakeholders, second-line risk teams, Internal Audit and external parties to strengthen the organization's cyber risk and control environment.

Key responsibilities include:

Supporting the development, maintenance and review of cybersecurity policies and procedures.
Managing cyber policy exceptions and dispensations, ensuring appropriate governance and oversight.
Assisting with the testing and assessment of cybersecurity control effectiveness.
Supporting phishing awareness campaigns and cyber risk training initiatives across the organization.
Coordinating regulatory and vendor cyber due diligence activities, questionnaires and attestations.
Building productive relationships with security stakeholders, second-line functions and Internal Audit.
Contributing to continuous improvements in CLS's cyber risk management and control framework.
Increasing awareness and understanding of cyber risks and controls across the business.

What we are looking for

3+ years' experience in cybersecurity governance, compliance, risk management, resilience, or testing.
Experience within financial services, financial market infrastructures (FMIs), central banks, regulators, or other organizations operating within the CLS ecosystem is highly desirable.
Experience in one or more of the following areas:
Cybersecurity policy and procedure development.
Policy compliance oversight, exception management and governance.
Cybersecurity control testing and assurance activities.
Phishing awareness and cyber risk training programmes.
Cyber governance activities and awareness campaigns.
Regulatory and vendor cyber due diligence and attestations.

Skills & Competencies

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to engage confidently with internal and external stakeholders.
Strong listening, analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to identify risks, understand stakeholder concerns and drive pragmatic solutions.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.

Leadership Behaviour

Successful candidates will demonstrate the ability to:

Manage Ambiguity – Operate effectively and make sound decisions even when information is incomplete or the path forward is unclear.