Risk Specialist
Focus Financial Partners, New York, NY, United States
Focus Financial Partners is seekinga proactive and detail-orientedSeniorRisk OperationsSpecialistto support and strengthen our organization’sCybersecurity program. This role is responsible forsupporting key risk pillars: Vulnerability Management and Risk Management. A successful candidate will have knowledge of one or more of these areas and be able to assist with writing policy and process, supportingdeployment of technology andhandling incident response in a variety of environments. The candidatewill also manage and maintain cybersecurity dashboards to track key performance indicators (KPIs) across all partner firms.
This role can be based inNew York, NY / St Louis. MO / Remote
Primary Responsibilities
Provide inputinto an evolving enterprise risk program, ensuringrisks to data security are identified, quantified and documented.
Develop and maintaininformation feeds for new and evolving vulnerabilities.
Collaboratewith other technical teams to assess vulnerability criticalityand coordinate patch deployment.
Participate in audits and assessments to demonstrate compliance and remediate findings.
Execute cybersecurity training and awareness programs across partner firms.
Develop and maintain real-time dashboards and reports to measure cybersecurity program effectiveness.Work across other cybersecurity functionstoincorporate KPIdata.
Work withthe Head of Cybersecurity Riskto establish and track KPIs such as incident response times, policy compliance rates, and training completion.
Provide regular reports to leadership and stakeholders.
Act as a liaison between IT, compliance, and external partners to ensure cohesive security practices.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Information Security, Computer Science, or a related field (or equivalent experience).Master’spreferred.
3-5years of experience in cybersecurity, policy development, or GRC (governance, risk, and compliance).
Familiarity withcybersecurity frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001) and regulatory environments in financial services.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Industry certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or GIAC (GSEC, GCCC) are preferred.
Prior experience in a multi-partner or financial servicesenvironment is preferred.
Familiarity with privacy regulations such as GDPR or CCPAis preferred.
Ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders simultaneously.
About Focus Financial Partners
Focus is a leading partnership of fiduciary wealth management and related financial services firms. Focus provides access to best practices, greater resources, and continuity planning for its affiliated advisory firms, which serve individuals, families, employers, and institutions with comprehensive financial services. Focus firms and their clients benefit from the solutions, synergies, scale, economics, and best practices offered by Focus to achieve their business objectives. For more information about Focus, please visitwww.focusfinancialpartners.com .
The annualized base pay range for this role is expected to be between$110,000-$130,000. Actual base pay could vary based on factors including but not limited to experience, subject matter expertise, geographic location where work will be performed, and the applicant's skill set. The base pay is just one component of the total compensation package for employees. Other rewardsmay include an annual cash bonus and a comprehensive benefits package .
Focus is an equal opportunity employer and bases its employment decisions on the employee or candidate’s skillset, and without regard to an employee or candidate’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state and/or federal law.
Focus complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact careers@focuspartners.com .
The following language is for US based roles only
For California Applicants
Information on your California privacy rights can be found here
For Indiana Applicants
It is unlawful for an employer to discriminate against a prospective employee on the basis of status as a veteran by refusing to employ an applicant on the basis that they are a veteran of the armed forces of the United States, a member of the Indiana National Guard or a member of a reserve component.
For Maryland Applicants
I UNDERSTAND THAT UNDER MARYLAND LAW, AN EMPLOYER MAY NOT REQUIRE OR DEMAND, AS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT, PROSPECTIVE EMPLOYMENT OR CONTINUED EMPLOYMENT, THAT ANY INDIVIDUAL SUBMIT TO OR TAKE A POLYGRAP OR SIMILAR TEST. AN EMPLOYER WHO VIOLATES THIS LAW IS GUILTY OF A MISDEMEANOR AND SUBJECT TO A FINE NOT EXCEEDING $100.
For Massachusetts Applicants
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
For Montana Applicants
If hired, the employment relationship is governed by the Wrongful Discharge from Employment Act. Mont. Code Ann. Section 39-2-901.
For Rhode Island Applicants
Focus is subject to Chapters 29-38 of Title 28 of the General Laws of Rhode Island and is therefore covered by the state’s workers’ compensation law. If you willfully provide false information about your ability to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations, you may be barred from filing a claim under the provisions of the Workers’ Compensation Act of the State of Rhode Island if the false information is directly related to the personal injury that is the basis for the new claim for compensation. The Company complies fully with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
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This role can be based inNew York, NY / St Louis. MO / Remote
Primary Responsibilities
Provide inputinto an evolving enterprise risk program, ensuringrisks to data security are identified, quantified and documented.
Develop and maintaininformation feeds for new and evolving vulnerabilities.
Collaboratewith other technical teams to assess vulnerability criticalityand coordinate patch deployment.
Participate in audits and assessments to demonstrate compliance and remediate findings.
Execute cybersecurity training and awareness programs across partner firms.
Develop and maintain real-time dashboards and reports to measure cybersecurity program effectiveness.Work across other cybersecurity functionstoincorporate KPIdata.
Work withthe Head of Cybersecurity Riskto establish and track KPIs such as incident response times, policy compliance rates, and training completion.
Provide regular reports to leadership and stakeholders.
Act as a liaison between IT, compliance, and external partners to ensure cohesive security practices.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Information Security, Computer Science, or a related field (or equivalent experience).Master’spreferred.
3-5years of experience in cybersecurity, policy development, or GRC (governance, risk, and compliance).
Familiarity withcybersecurity frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001) and regulatory environments in financial services.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Industry certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or GIAC (GSEC, GCCC) are preferred.
Prior experience in a multi-partner or financial servicesenvironment is preferred.
Familiarity with privacy regulations such as GDPR or CCPAis preferred.
Ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders simultaneously.
About Focus Financial Partners
Focus is a leading partnership of fiduciary wealth management and related financial services firms. Focus provides access to best practices, greater resources, and continuity planning for its affiliated advisory firms, which serve individuals, families, employers, and institutions with comprehensive financial services. Focus firms and their clients benefit from the solutions, synergies, scale, economics, and best practices offered by Focus to achieve their business objectives. For more information about Focus, please visitwww.focusfinancialpartners.com .
The annualized base pay range for this role is expected to be between$110,000-$130,000. Actual base pay could vary based on factors including but not limited to experience, subject matter expertise, geographic location where work will be performed, and the applicant's skill set. The base pay is just one component of the total compensation package for employees. Other rewardsmay include an annual cash bonus and a comprehensive benefits package .
Focus is an equal opportunity employer and bases its employment decisions on the employee or candidate’s skillset, and without regard to an employee or candidate’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state and/or federal law.
Focus complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact careers@focuspartners.com .
The following language is for US based roles only
For California Applicants
Information on your California privacy rights can be found here
For Indiana Applicants
It is unlawful for an employer to discriminate against a prospective employee on the basis of status as a veteran by refusing to employ an applicant on the basis that they are a veteran of the armed forces of the United States, a member of the Indiana National Guard or a member of a reserve component.
For Maryland Applicants
I UNDERSTAND THAT UNDER MARYLAND LAW, AN EMPLOYER MAY NOT REQUIRE OR DEMAND, AS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT, PROSPECTIVE EMPLOYMENT OR CONTINUED EMPLOYMENT, THAT ANY INDIVIDUAL SUBMIT TO OR TAKE A POLYGRAP OR SIMILAR TEST. AN EMPLOYER WHO VIOLATES THIS LAW IS GUILTY OF A MISDEMEANOR AND SUBJECT TO A FINE NOT EXCEEDING $100.
For Massachusetts Applicants
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
For Montana Applicants
If hired, the employment relationship is governed by the Wrongful Discharge from Employment Act. Mont. Code Ann. Section 39-2-901.
For Rhode Island Applicants
Focus is subject to Chapters 29-38 of Title 28 of the General Laws of Rhode Island and is therefore covered by the state’s workers’ compensation law. If you willfully provide false information about your ability to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations, you may be barred from filing a claim under the provisions of the Workers’ Compensation Act of the State of Rhode Island if the false information is directly related to the personal injury that is the basis for the new claim for compensation. The Company complies fully with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
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