IT Security Manager (PE Hybrid) at Datafin Recruitment

ENVIRONMENT:

• A PE-based global Logistics Operation urgently seeks an IT Security Manager with 5+ years of experience in International Freight Forwarding whose core role will be to implement, audit and support procedures to ensure compliance with security regulations.
• This position works closely with local resources and worldwide stakeholders to fulfil requirements dictated by global, local and industry specific regulatory bodies (such as DPS – Denied Party Screening-, Aviation Security Programme –Europe-, TSA (US) and more – in alignment with globally standardized procedures.
• The successful incumbent will also require the ability to exercise sound judgment and make decisions independently, teach and lead by example, to work across organizational silos, logical thinking, a professional demeanour and strong contribution in a team environment.

DUTIES:

• Implement, train and support Security processes and procedures.
• Measure and monitor exceptions and potential risks.
• Act as a central point of escalation locally.
• Prevent risk by working with local / regional regulatory bodies and organizations.
• Perform onsite and remote compliance audits and communicate audit results including recommended corrective actions to local, regional and global stakeholders.
• Communicate, collaborate with and support Global stakeholders in US Compliance, as well as WW Legal.
• Manage processes and outcome to achieve the organization’s risk objectives effectively and efficiently.
• Drive Process Improvement through suggestions / ideas and change requests.
• Provide Support during and post Implementation Support; sharing knowledge as Security Subject Matter Expert.
• Test new Changes and Enhancements and provide impact analysis and strategic recommendations.
• Support and collaborate with BPM/WW Compliance in testing new functionality, documenting and improving standard process documentation and training curriculum.
• Adhere to all published organizational, safety policies and procedures as described in the Forwarding employee handbook.

REQUIREMENTS:

Qualifications –

• College Degree in Education, Accounting, Business, Marketing, Communications, International Logistics, or equivalent of education is highly preferred.

Experience/Skills –

• Must have 5+ years of experience in International Freight Forwarding.
• Ability to train and develop Branch and Department Managers, as well as end users.
• Excellent understanding of Security regulations, Global Processes, Rules and Procedures.
• Background in Risk Management is preferred.
• Be trained to Security Manager level in accordance with the local security programme where applicable.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar / pie graphs.
• Teacher / educational or Trainer background is desirable.
• International experience and previous exposure to other cultures would be highly desirable.
• Able to manage outcomes to timeline.

ATTRIBUTES:

• Strong Organizational skills – Ability to effectively handle multiple tasks simultaneously, prioritize, and execute on assigned deliverables.
• Facilitation skills – emphasis on coordinating relationships with internal functions/groups; ability to solve issues by coordinating across cross-functional areas.
• Sound judgment and the ability to work under time pressures.
• Able to work with in a matrix reporting environment, build and maintain strong relationships with peers, stakeholders and management who will largely be based remotely.
• Able to commit to and demonstrate the core values: Respect, Courage, Passion, Integrity and Teamwork.