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Cybersecurity Team Lead - Policy & Regulatory Management

AT GM Financial
GM Financial

Cybersecurity Team Lead - Policy & Regulatory Management

Arlington, TX

JOB DESCRIPTION

Why GMF Cybersecurity?

Our Cybersecurity team is tasked with the security engineering, regulatory response, third party risk, and incident response capabilities necessary to secure GM Financial, the captive auto finance subsidiary of General Motors. Reporting directly to the CEO, our Cybersecurity team enjoys unprecedented support to deliver the highest level of security capabilities using cutting edge technologies and automating mundane tasks, allowing our teams to focus on interesting and rewarding security work. As a part of GM, you'll have the opportunity to work on Cybersecurity projects across financial services, automotive, manufacturing, high-tech, and military industries. We are looking for team players who want the freedom to innovate leading edge capabilities to join our growing Cybersecurity team.

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Opportunity to work in a hybrid model: Potential to work 4 days onsite and 1 day remote

RESPONSIBILITIES

About the role:

The Cybersecurity Team Lead (Policy & Regulatory Management) is responsible for providing support, guidance, and supervision for a variety of efforts within two main functions:

Policy Management: Establishing and maintaining cybersecurity policies, standards, and processes that meet regulatory requirements and follow leading industry frameworks; conducting formalized reviews of policies and standards owned by other GMF teams to ensure alignment with security requirements

Regulatory Response: Continuous monitoring for updates to cybersecurity regulatory requirements to ensure internal controls remain compliant; conducting gap assessments when new requirements are published and working with the appropriate stakeholders to determine the best path forward when changes are needed; responding to regulatory examination and inquiries in partnership with the Exams team, other Cybersecurity teams, key stakeholders, Legal, and senior management

JOB DUTIES

  • Lead a team of cybersecurity professionals and collaborate cross-functionally to develop, maintain, and enforce cybersecurity policies, standards, and procedures
  • Manage regulatory examinations and other compliance initiatives to ensure successful completion of efforts within established timeframes
  • Lead the development, implementation, and maintenance of cybersecurity policies, standards, and procedures in alignment with updates to relevant regulatory or industry cybersecurity practices
  • Assist in the development of security requirements to protect the company from external and internal threats
  • Collaborate with teams across the enterprise to align cybersecurity policies with business objectives and legal requirements
  • Guide the enablement and optimization of Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) technology to support cybersecurity policy management, regulatory compliance, and control mapping initiatives, ensuring scalable workflows, enhanced visibility, and streamlined regulatory reporting
  • Initiate, facilitate and promote cybersecurity within the organization and monitor adherence to cybersecurity policies, standards and controls


QUALIFICATIONS

What makes you a dream candidate?

  • Ability to motivate and inspire team members to continue to drive results when presented with challenges or setbacks
  • Interpersonal skills necessary to interact effectively and collaborate with team members and all levels of management within the organization
  • Ability to encourage a culture of continuous improvement and innovation to ensure preparedness for future changes
  • Experience in establishing clear team expectations and goals to support management of team performance
  • Ability to coach and mentor team members to support their professional development
  • Effective planning, time management, negotiation, and delegation skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
  • Results-oriented mindset with a focus on delivering high-quality work within tight deadlines
  • Ability to provide escalation support and facilitate meetings across appropriate teams to address risks, issues, urgent timelines, and enhance alignment
  • Experience with documentation and reporting of policy or procedure discrepancies and/or change requests
  • Knowledge of the latest security and privacy legislation, regulations, advisories, alerts and vulnerabilities
  • Working knowledge of cybersecurity compliance within a financial services setting and ability and willingness to remain up to date on the latest regulatory trends, including applicable state and federal laws and regulations

Experience & Education

  • 5-7 years of experience in large and complex business environments with a successful track record working directly with senior level management with at least 3 years of experience in one or more of the following domains: Cybersecurity Governance and Risk Management, Policy Management, Regulatory Compliance, IT or Security Audit, IT or Security Compliance required
  • Bachelor's Degree in related field or equivalent work experience strongly preferred

What We Offer: Benefits effective your first day, 401K, Bonding leave for new parents (12 weeks and 100% paid), Pet insurance, training, certifications

Our Culture: Our team members define and shape our culture - an environment that welcomes new ideas, fosters integrity, and creates a sense of community and belonging. Here we do more than work - we thrive.

Compensation: Competitive Salary

Work Life Balance: Flexible hybrid work environment, 4 days onsite and 1 remote

Benefits Package: Generous benefits package

Client-provided location(s): Arlington, TX, USA
Job ID: GM_Financial-510
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • FSA With Employer Contribution
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Fitness Subsidies
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Adoption Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Happy Hours
    • Company Outings
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Leave of Absence
    • Volunteer Time Off
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Performance Bonus
    • Profit Sharing
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Internship Program
    • Leadership Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Unconscious Bias Training
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)

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