Executive Director, Head of Tech Cyber Data First Line Testing

Job overview

The Executive Director, Head of Tech Cyber Data First Line Testing is an onsite role based in Charlotte, NC. Compensation is not specified for this position, which operates within the Americas Division Control Office of SMBC Group. This role is responsible for leading the execution of the IT, data, and cyber controls testing and monitoring program. The Executive Director will oversee control effectiveness assessments, drive remediation of gaps, and ensure the organization maintains a robust control environment in compliance with regulatory standards.

What you'll do

• Lead risk-based control testing across cybersecurity and data domains
• develop testing routines
• assess control effectiveness
• oversee workpapers and monitoring reports
• communicate results to senior management
• perform deep dives into control weaknesses.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

full-time

day shift

charlotte nc

smbc

cybersecurity

data management

risk management

control testing

audit

compliance

executive

onsite

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Reasonable accommodations provided.

Why this role

Requires 10+ years in Audit/Operational Risk/Control Testing; expertise in NIST, ISO 27001, and NYDFS 500; CISA/CISSP/CISM certifications preferred.

About the employer

SMBC is hiring for this role. Industry: Executive Offices. Sector: 92.