Technology Cybersecurity Manager

**About Apex**

Apex Group Ltd. is a global financial services provider. With over 80 offices in 38 countries worldwide and more than 10,000 employees, Apex Group delivers an expansive range of services to asset managers, financial institutions, private clients and family offices. The Group has continually improved and evolved its capabilities to offer a single-source solution through establishing the broadest range of services in the industry; including fund services, digital onboarding and bank accounts, depositary, custody, super ManCo services, corporate services including HR and Payroll and a pioneering ESG Ratings and Advisory solution. Apex Group’s purpose is to be more than just a financial services provider and is committed to driving positive change to address three core areas; the Environment and Climate Change, Women’s Empowerment and Economic Independence, Education and Social Mobility.

Life at Apex isn't just about the work you do, it's about embracing the culture and loving what you do. Every employee plays a part in making Apex Group who we are today and the more that we grow, the more important that becomes. Whatever your career path or specialty is Apex ensures it rewards loyal and dedicated employees. The international nature of our business and global network of offices means that there are opportunities to broaden your life experiences and take both short-term and permanent relocation options.

**The Role**:
The Technology Cybersecurity Manager is a crucial role within Technology Assurance & Information Security, responsible for supporting and executing Apex’s Internal-, External-, Client
- & Regulatory Audit requirements. The role reports to the Group Head of Technology Assurance.

**Key duties and responsibilities**:
**Technology Cybersecurity**
- Responsible for supporting the delivery and execution of all assurance requirements for Apex, including (but not limited to) Internal/External Audit enquiries as well as Client
- and Regulatory Audit queries.
- Ensure robust and swift evidence collection for all technology assurance enquiries ensuring adequate quality and completeness.
- Provide direct managerial oversight to ensure the successful execution of audit examinations in accordance with the department’s audit methodology and professional standards.
- Provide governance and oversight across all technology assurance activities to deliver process enhancement.
- Support the consolidation and rationalisation of technology audit requirements, including entity/jurisdictional-specific and global reports.
- Support the execution of SOC 1 & 2 External Assurance Audits and successful delivery of the assurance reports.
- Prepare Apex for future SOx audits and associated requirements.
- Collaborate across the organisations with other departments, such as other Technology teams, Finance, Client Services, Legal, and Compliance, to ensure that all technology assurance requirements are met in the necessary timeframe.
- Assist Technology Governance and Third-Party Assurance, as well as any other security teams, on tasks when necessary.

**Experience and Knowledge**:

- Master’s degree preferable complemented with relevant IT Security / Audit certification(s) (i.e., CISA/CRISC/CISM)
- Experience operating and leading Technology teams in a large multi-national organisation.
- Detailed understanding of core Technology Audit principles and requirements.
- Experience working in complex, fast-paced business environments, including ability to coordinate multiple tasks in various locations and time zones.
- Ability to manage projects and keep oversight on the ultimate deliverable.

**Skills & Competencies**:

- Experience overseeing/supporting (IT) audits in the financial services industry would be an advantage.
- Highly motivated with demonstrated passion for leading teams and implementing change.
- Strong communication skills required at all levels. Must be able to interact with senior leadership.
- Excellent command of verbal and written communication (English).
- Effective presentation style for all levels of stakeholders.
- Strong problem solving, decision making, issue analysis and resolution skills.
- Ability to think objectively and remain calm under pressure, especially when there are tight deadlines.
- Ability to adapt to a multicultural global work environment.
- Demonstrated ability to work with multiple stakeholders and manage competing priorities with internal clients.

**What you will get in return**:

- A high level of visibility within a large organization on an upwards trajectory.
- Opportunity to work in a diverse-agile and global team.
- Exposure to all aspects of the business and cross-jurisdiction.
- The opportunity to innovate, lead, bring discipline to brand activity and really make a difference.
- A genuinely unique opportunity to be part of an expanding large global business.
- Work for a fast developing and one of the world's leading independent fund administrators.
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