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Position Title: Security Specialist

Position locations/flexible work by preference: Pittsburgh, Dallas, Cleveland, Strongsville, Birmingham;

Duration: 6 Months plus

Job Summary:

Responsible for identifying and correcting a variety of data management issues.

Job Responsibilities:

• Set up, update and maintain securities in all asset classes (fixed income products, equities, options, OTC derivatives, etc.) in proprietary and third-party operations and accounting systems.

• Initiate and maintain reference data on securities and issuers.

• Create reports and control checks to correct security data in firm trading systems.

• Respond to inquiries related to security master functions.

• Diagnose data exceptions, recommend, and develop controls to ensure accuracy.

• Maintain security master data (security reference, derived, fundamental, and analytic data) and workflows associated with maintaining the data.

• Applies security concepts, reviews information, executes defined tasks, analyzes requirements, reviews logs, and creates documentation.

• Performs investigation and data loss prevention, data manipulation, and coordination of activities.

• Performs actions to address or mitigate risks and vulnerabilities.

• Reviews and defines controls.

• Advises on less complex security procedures and products for clients, security administrators and network operations.

• Participates in enforcement of control security risks and threats.

• Conducts security assessments and other information security routines consistently, with supervision.

Skills:

• A strong knowledge of products including bonds, CDS, leveraged loans, and equities.

• Basic familiarity with capital structures and issuer relationships, debt guarantees, and corporate actions / succession events. Familiarity with investment data sources; i.e. Bloomberg, Paladyne, Markit.

• Strong Microsoft Excel skills; working knowledge of the Bloomberg Excel API preferred.

• Knowledge of system integrity, data validation, Order Management Systems, and the ability to communicate well.

Education/Experience:

• High School Degree and Bachelors degree (BS in Finance or BBA in Information Systems)/relevant field or equivalent work experience required. Certifications - CCSK, CCAK, CRISC, CISSP Certification(s) -- Preferred

• 6-8 years working with data integrity for security master maintenance across fixed income and equity products.

The Security Specialist in this role is primarily responsible for conducting third-party security risk assessments across the PNC portfolio of technology suppliers. The role will require extensive coordination with internal third-party resources as well as with the external suppliers. In this role, you will work with third party suppliers to validate that necessary security and technology controls are in place and operationally solid. Specific responsibilities within this position will include:

• Independently manage multiple assessments to completion within SLA. Assessment management includes reviewing returned Due Diligence Questionnaires, creating unique agendas for remote interviews based on controls that need further assessment, conducting remote assessment interviews, creating remediations, etc.

• Elevate issues, delays, obstacles as needed to keep the assessment lifecycle on track.

• Consult on defining third party security policies and best practices.

• Educate and build awareness of third-party security requirements.

• Continuously work to improve the overall third-party security assurance program.

• Assist with testing releases of the PNC TPSA platform.

• Special projects as assigned.

• Must have a solid understanding of security concepts and controls and industry frameworks including NIST, FFIEC, and CRI Profile.

• Strong understanding of mitigation methodologies and regulatory requirements pertaining to information security, privacy, and/or data security.

• Experience with supporting toolsets including SharePoint, Jira, Confluence, and Tableau.

• Proficiency using Third Party platforms including Archer and/or KY3P.

• Experience working in Third Party Risk Management preferred.

• Excellent project management skills, with the ability to work within deadlines, and flexibility to manage multiple competing priorities.

• Ability to work independently with little direction and/or supervision.

• Superior communication skills with the ability to ask questions, escalate roadblocks early, and interact effectively at multiple levels in the organization.

• Analytical aptitude with an emphasis on investigative, methodical critical questioning and logical thinking.

• High-level interpersonal skills.

Please apply to the job posting and one of our team members will reach out to you.

System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé, ALTA IT Services, CM Access, TPGS, and MOUNTAIN, LTD., are leaders in delivering workforce solutions and integrated services across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible full-time employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.