Director, IT Security Third Party Monitor & Compliance at CLS-Group | England, GB | Rezi

Director, IT Security Third Party Monitor & Compliance at CLS-Group

Director, IT Security Third Party Monitor & Compliance

CLS-Group · England, GB

1 months ago

Director, IT Security Third Party Monitor & Compliance

CLS-Group · England, GB

2 months ago
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About the Role

CLS is seeking an IT Security Third Party Monitor & Compliance professional to lead the setup, development, and management of a new Third-Party Security Monitoring team. This role is pivotal in ensuring compliance with CLS security requirements and operationalizing the monitoring regime for critical third-party suppliers.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the set-up, development and management of the new Third-Party Security Monitoring team.
  • Foster a culture of technical excellence and continuous improvement within the team.
  • Drive the operationalisation and continuous monitoring of critical Third-Party supplier security obligations.
  • Ensure compliance with CLS security requirements.
  • Play a leading role in the set-up of the operational monitoring regime for "Security Delivery Obligations".
  • Operate the monitoring regime, ensuring appropriate design and operational effectiveness.
  • Ensure third parties have clear remediation plans for non-compliance.
  • Review critical Third-Party supplier's security processes and documentation.
  • Ensure alignment with CLS standards, CSD requirements, and regulatory expectations.
  • Set up and operate governance processes with supporting metrics and performance indicators.
  • Liaise extensively with internal stakeholders (IT Security, Procurement, Legal, Risk) and critical Third-Party supplier stakeholders.

Requirements

  • Oversee the Critical Third-Party Supplier Security Monitoring team, driving innovation.
  • Ensure the team has a clear understanding of its roles and responsibilities.
  • Lead Critical Third-Party Supplier Security Monitoring transformation programs.
  • Implement robust security monitoring solutions.
  • Identify Critical Third-Party Supplier Security Monitoring priorities.
  • Tailor work and programs for CLS specific needs.
  • Drive strategic influence and foster strong relationships with key internal and external stakeholders.
  • Engage with Procurement, Legal, Risk, other IT Security departments, and critical third-party suppliers.
  • Experience in third-party security risk management, vendor oversight, or security governance (12-15 years).
  • Approximately 8-10 years in a leadership role managing third-party security relationships.
  • Experience leading team adherence to operational and compliance standards within highly regulated environments.
  • Experience reporting on team performance and project progress to senior management, translating technical insights.
  • Experience representing the team in governance forums or committees, providing expert input and driving outcomes.
  • Understand, interpret and apply regulatory requirements, compliance and industry standards as pertains to critical Third-Party supplier Security Monitoring and Compliance.

Skills

  • Third-party security risk management
  • Vendor oversight
  • Security governance
  • Leadership
  • Team management
  • Operational monitoring
  • Compliance
  • Regulatory requirements
  • Industry standards
  • Stakeholder management
  • Technical communication

Location

  • London

Work Type

  • Hybrid working
  • Flexible working

Experience Level

  • Director
  • 12-15 years in third-party security risk management, vendor oversight, or security governance
  • 8-10 years in a leadership role

Education Level

  • Professional qualifications / certifications

Benefits

  • 25 holiday days and 3 ‘life days’ (UK/Asia)
  • 23 holiday days (US)
  • 2 paid volunteer days
  • Generous parental leave policies
  • Parental transition coaching programmes and support services
  • Wellbeing and mental health support resources
  • Employee Networks (Women’s Forum, Black Employee Network, Pride Network)
  • Monthly ‘Heads Down Days’ with no meetings
  • Generous non-contributory pension provision (UK/Asia)
  • 401K match (US)
  • Private medical insurance
  • Dental coverage
  • Social events
  • Annual flu vaccinations
  • Discounts and savings and cashback (UK employees)
  • Discounted Gym membership (US employees)
  • Access to Discover learning platform (1000+ courses)
  • Frequent development sessions

About the Company

  • CLS is the trusted party at the centre of the global FX ecosystem, making FX safer, smoother and more cost effective.
  • Utilized by thousands of counterparties, CLS handles trillions of dollars’ worth of currency daily.
  • CLS's global settlement infrastructure reduces systemic risk and provides standardization.
  • CLS delivers efficiencies and savings, shrinking funding requirements by over 96% on average.
  • CLS products enable clients to manage risk across the full FX lifecycle.
  • CLS's ambition to make a positive difference starts with its people.
  • CLS values: Pivotal purpose, Trusted guardian, Targeted innovation, Facilitate connections, Delivering excellence, Inclusive culture.

Equal Opportunity

  • CLS celebrates inclusion and considers it one of its strongest assets.
  • CLS is committed to fostering an environment in which everyone feels comfortable to be who they are, and inclusion is valued.