Security Awareness Program Lead

Security Awareness Program Lead

Fitch Group is currently seeking an Associate Director of Security Awareness based out of our New York or Chicago office.

This position is part of the Technology Risk team, reporting directly to the head of Technology Risk Strategy & Programs. Technology Risk is responsible for enabling the firm to deliver against its strategic goals by reducing the risk of significant security incidents and data breaches.

What We Offer:

• The Technology Risk Team is uniquely positioned in the firm to help the business identify, understand, and address information security risks. Being in this role enables you to work with many wonderful teams across Fitch and have high visibility across the firm
• Opportunity to lead a program on a high performance team

We’ll Count On You To:

• Security Awareness Training and Education: Design and deliver engaging training sessions, workshops, and e-learning modules to educate employees on best practices for cybersecurity. This includes new hire, annual, and ad-hoc trainings.  
• Develop and Implement Role-Based Awareness Training: Create and execute role-based cybersecurity awareness trainings tailored to various departments and roles within the organization.
• Execute National Cybersecurity Awareness Month Activities: Plan and implement activities and communication for the organization as part of National Cybersecurity Awareness Month. This includes interactive activities, informational articles and other communications.
• Execute Phishing Testing Program: Design and execute firmwide and group-based phishing campaigns to educate and empower users to identify and report phishing emails. Manage repeat clicker education program to help further educate users and enhance resiliency.
• Communication Strategy: Develop effective communication strategies in collaboration with Employee Communications to promote cybersecurity awareness and ensure consistent messaging across the organization. Publish monthly cybersecurity newsletter to raise awareness and promote cybersecurity. Utilize and regularly update intranet sites for effective communication across organization
• Business Engagement: Work closely with various business units to ensure alignment and support for awareness activities.
• Employee Engagement and Culture Building: Foster a culture of cybersecurity awareness and responsibility across the organization. Encourage employee participation in awareness activities and recognize their contributions to improving cybersecurity.
• Continuous Improvement: Stay current with the latest trends and best practices in cybersecurity awareness and incorporate them into the program.

What You Need to Have: 

• 5-6 years of experience in cybersecurity awareness, training, risk management, or a related field.
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity principles and human factors in security.
• Excellent communication, presentation and writing skills.
• Ability to create engaging and effective training materials.
• Strong analytical skills to assess program effectiveness.
• Strong creativity and innovative thinking abilities
• Proactive and able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels.
• Prior experience developing training materials/courses
• Prior experience running security awareness programs

What Would Make You Stand Out:

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• Relevant certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CISA) or any Degree in Cyber Security
• Proficiency in using e-learning platforms and other training tools
• Knowledge of MS Excel, MS Power Point, JIRA , SharePoint and Confluence
• Highly organized with strong project management skills
• Demonstrated thought leadership through cybersecurity publications
• Prior experience creating and/or managing security awareness programs
• Prior experience designing and executing phishing campaigns
• Prior experience with security champion/advocate programs

Why Fitch?

At Fitch Group, the combined power of our global perspectives is what differentiates us. Our global network of colleagues comes together to accomplish things greater than they ever could alone.

Every team member is essential to our business and each perspective is critical to our success. We embrace a diverse culture that encourages a free exchange of ideas, guaranteeing your voice will be heard and your work will have an impact, regardless of seniority.

We are building incredible things at Fitch and we invite you to join us on our journey.

Fitch Ratings is a leading provider of credit ratings, commentary and research. Dedicated to providing value beyond the rating through independent and prospective credit opinions, Fitch ratings offers global perspectives shaped by strong local market experience and credit market expertise. The additional context, perspective and insights we provide have helped fund a century of growth and enables our clients to make important credit judgements with confidence.

Fitch Group is a global leader in financial information services with operations in more than 30 countries. Wholly owned by the Hearst Corporation, we are comprised of three main businesses: Fitch Ratings | Fitch Solutions | Fitch Learning.

For more information please visit our websites:  

www.fitchratings.com | www.fitchsolutions.com | www.fitchlearning.com

Fitch is committed to providing global securities markets with objective, timely, independent and forward-looking credit opinions. To protect Fitch’s credibility and reputation, our employees must take every precaution to avoid conflicts of interests or any appearance of a conflict of interest. Should you be successful in the recruitment process at Fitch Ratings you will be asked to declare any securities holdings and other potential conflicts prior to commencing employment. If you, or your immediate family, have any holdings that may conflict with your work responsibilities, you may be asked to divest yourself of them before beginning work.

Fitch is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.

FOR NEW YORK AND CALIFORNIA ROLES ONLY: Expected base pay rates for the role will be between $140,000 and $160,000.   Actual salaries will be determined on an individualized basis and may vary based on factors including but not limited to education, training, experience, past performance, and other job-related factors.  Base pay is one part of Fitch’s total compensation package, which, depending on the position, may also include commission earnings, discretionary bonuses, long-term incentives, and other benefits sponsored by Fitch.

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