About CLS:
CLS is the trusted party at the centre of the global FX ecosystem. Utilized by thousands of counterparties, CLS makes FX safer, smoother and more cost effective. Trillions of dollars’ worth of currency flows through our systems each day.
Created by the market for the market, our unrivalled global settlement infrastructure reduces systemic risk and provides standardization for participants in many of the world’s most actively traded currencies. We deliver huge efficiencies and savings for our clients: in fact, our approach to multilateral netting shrinks funding requirements by over 96% on average, so clients can put their capital and resources to better use.
CLS products are designed to enable clients to manage risk most effectively across the full FX lifecycle – whether through more efficient processing tools or market intelligence derived from the largest single source of FX executed data available to the market.
Our ambition to make a positive difference starts with our people. Our values underpin everything that we do at CLS and define our working environment:
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Summary
The Director, Cyber Resilience Testing and Exercise Planner, plays a critical role in enhancing the organization's cyber resilience capabilities within the IT Security department. This position is based in London and reports directly to Erin Tharp, Director for Cyber Resilience. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in Financial Services, Banking, or Financial Market Infrastructure firms, and will be responsible for leading the planning, execution, and evaluation of cyber resilience testing and exercises. This role requires strategic leadership to ensure that the organization is prepared to respond effectively to cyber incidents.
As a senior leader, you will develop and implement comprehensive resilience testing strategies, working closely with cross-functional teams to drive improvements in cybersecurity posture. You will be tasked with designing and coordinating complex cyber exercises that simulate real-world attack scenarios, allowing the organization to test and refine its response capabilities. Your insights will be pivotal in identifying vulnerabilities and recommending enhancements to existing cyber resilience measures.
Your expertise will also be crucial in advising senior management on cyber resilience issues and helping to shape the organization's strategic direction in this area. You will work on fostering a culture of continuous improvement and resilience awareness across the organization, ensuring that all stakeholders are aligned and engaged in preserving the integrity and security of the company's digital assets.
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