St. Louis, MO; Boston, MA Hybrid Employment $100,000 - $120,000

Focus Financial Partners is hiring a Senior Risk Specialist

Responsibilities

  • Provide input into an evolving enterprise risk program, ensuring risks to data security are identified, quantified and documented.
  • Develop and maintain information feeds for new and evolving vulnerabilities.
  • Collaborate with other technical teams to assess vulnerability criticality and coordinate patch deployment.
  • Participate in audits and assessments to demonstrate compliance and remediate findings.
  • Execute cybersecurity training and awareness programs across partner firms.
  • Work with the Head of Cybersecurity Risk to 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.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Information Security, Computer Science, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
  • 5+ years of experience in cybersecurity, policy development, or GRC (governance, risk, and compliance).
  • Familiarity with cybersecurity frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001) and regulatory environments in financial services.
  • Minimum of 5 years' experience with creating and maintaining real-time dashboards and reports to measure cybersecurity program effectiveness
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Nice to Have

  • Master’s preferred.
  • Industry certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or GIAC (GSEC, GCCC) are preferred.
  • Prior experience in a multi-partner or financial services environment is preferred.
  • Familiarity with privacy regulations such as GDPR or CCPA is preferred.

Benefits

  • Base pay is just one component of the total compensation package for employees.
  • Other rewards may include an annual cash bonus and a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to medical, dental, vision, life and 401(k).

Additional Information

  • This is an exempt position.
  • 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.
  • Please note that the job title is subject to change based on the selected candidate’s experience and education.
Required Skills
Cybersecurity
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Focus Financial Partners
Focus is a leading financial services firm comprised of integrated wealth management, family office, and business management services. It helps individuals, families, and institutions navigate complex financial situations with highly personalized solutions.
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Posted 13 days ago