Onsite Director, Insider Threat

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About the role

  • Director of Insider Threat developing and leading an enterprise-wide program at BNY. Overseeing monitoring, investigations, and risk management in cybersecurity.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and lead an enterprise-wide insider threat program, including strategy, policies, and technical controls.
  • Oversee advanced monitoring and analytics to detect anomalous behavior and potential insider threats.
  • Direct investigations of suspected insider incidents, coordinating with HR, legal, and compliance.
  • Conduct risk assessments to identify critical assets and areas vulnerable to insider exploitation.
  • Lead training and awareness initiatives to educate employees and contractors on insider threat risks and reporting mechanisms.
  • Collaborate with business lines to ensure insider threat controls are tailored to specific operational needs.
  • Provide oversight and challenge remediation efforts following insider-related incidents.
  • Communicate findings and recommendations for executive leadership, supporting informed risk decision-making.
  • Stay current on regulatory requirements and best practices related to insider threat management.

Requirements

  • At least 10 years of experience in cybersecurity, risk management, or intelligence analysis with a focus on insider threat detection and response.
  • Proven expertise in designing and operating insider threat programs within large, complex organizations.
  • Strong background in behavioral analytics, digital forensics, and incident investigation.
  • Experience collaborating with HR, legal, and compliance teams on sensitive investigations.
  • Deep understanding of regulatory frameworks (e.g., NYDFS, DORA, NIS2, SEC rules) and industry best practices for insider risk management.
  • Ability to clearly articulate technical risks and solutions to non-technical senior leadership.
  • Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to translate complex risks into actionable insights for business and risk leaders.
  • Financial services experience is welcome, but not critical.
  • Relentless curiosity and a passion for solving complex technical and human-centric problems.

Benefits

  • highly competitive compensation
  • benefits and wellbeing programs
  • access to flexible global resources
  • generous paid leaves including paid volunteer time

Job title

Director, Insider Threat

Job type

Experience level

Lead

Salary

$127,000 - $300,000 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Tech skills

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