Associate BISO

Who Are We?
Taking care of our customers, our communities and each other. That's the Travelers Promise. By honoring this commitment, we have maintained our reputation as one of the best property casualty insurers in the industry for over 160 years. Join us to discover a culture that is rooted in innovation and thrives on collaboration. Imagine loving what you do and where you do it.

Compensation Overview
The annual base salary range provided for this position is a nationwide market range and represents a broad range of salaries for this role across the country. The actual salary for this position will be determined by a number of factors, including the scope, complexity and location of the role; the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; and other conditions of employment. As part of our comprehensive compensation and benefits program, employees are also eligible for performance-based cash incentive awards.

Salary Range
$106,000.00 - $174,900.00

Target Openings
1

What Is the Opportunity?
Under general supervision, this position is responsible for identifying, assessing and establishing mitigation strategies within a business and across the enterprise. Partnering and maintaining strong working relationship with key constituents (i.e.; IT risk management, security, business continuity, enterprise risk management, corporate audit, compliance, business continuity, and information systems security) while driving solutions to reduce risk. This position works with the IT Risk Management core team to develop and maintain metrics, track and monitor ITRM and Corporate Audit Risk issues, execute the ITRM methodology including IT Risk Management profiling and analysis. This job may lead others
What Will You Do?

• Work under the direction of the Business Information Security Officer (BISO), as his/her representative(s), to understand and respond to key cybersecurity requirements where the Cybersecurity organization should play a role in conceptualizing, creating and managing cybersecurity services to the business unit.
• Support the engagement, at least monthly, with the Line of Business Chief Information Officer (CIO), Tech Senior Leaders, Risk Management and other Cybersecurity professionals to adopt consistent cybersecurity practices at the business level, advise on cyber security risks, and drive risk mitigation via cybersecurity reporting.
• Under the oversight of the BISO, provide advisory and consultative cybersecurity services to technology and business leaders in a highly matrixed environment with numerous partners.
• Seek to understand Line of Business objectives and strategy and participate in the development of Enterprise cybersecurity strategy to articulate these objectives.
• Proactively learn how to educate and guide across the Line of Business with the goal of developing a risk-driven decision-making mindset.
• Learn how to enable the protection of critical assets through alignment and prioritization of cybersecurity investments.
• Learn how to continuously enhance information security defense, minimize vulnerabilities, and strengthen business resilience through direct, proactive engagement.
• Understand how to support risk mitigations with internal audit, vendor and supplier risk as it pertains to cybersecurity.
• Collaborate across full BISO team and Cybersecurity SLT, partnering on guidance development, comprehending strategic recommendations to align, standardize and optimize cybersecurity within all Lines of Business.
• Participate in the development and help facilitate the enablement the implementation of policies and procedures for cybersecurity risk and compliance.
• Support the BISO in the completion of cyber risk analysis sessions and risk assessment activity within and between the lines of business and/or enterprise.
• Support the assessment of and communication of risks, drive risk remediation and facilitate the acceptance of risk aligned with Travelers' risk appetite.
• Under the direction of the BISO, advise the accountable parties in determining the appropriate treatment of identified cybersecurity risks and partner with LOB and/or enterprise risk leaders to develop audit and risk mitigation plans.
• Work with BISO to translate LOB cybersecurity processes or specific requirements that can be incorporated into the Enterprise Cybersecurity strategy and budget.
• Support the education and awareness of LOB personnel across cybersecurity principles, concepts and methodologies.
• Attend required cybersecurity training sessions.
• Responsible for helping LOB achieving compliance. understanding and applying policies, standards and procedures across the tech environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What Will Our Ideal Candidate Have?

• One - three years of experience in Tech Risk Management or related fields such as Audit, IT Security, or Business Continuity preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Technology or a related field preferred.
• Technical Knowledge: Intermediate
• Technical aptitude to comprehend complex issues around business continuity, security, and overall risk in IT.
• Ability to understand Business Knowledge & Partnership: Intermediate
• Creates an atmosphere where business partner's issues are dealt with professionally, and in a timely manner. Suggests solutions that make sense and improve the performance of the assigned systems. Ensures customer's perspective is understood to optimize system(s) support of the business goals. Communicates openly and effectively in a manner consistent with the audience. Recognizes the importance of superior quality in providing a competitive edge. Ensures that reports are precise, timely and accurate.
• Problem Solving & Decision Making: Intermediate
• Demonstrates sound analytical and diagnostic skills dealing with issues that are loosely defined and/or where information is available but must be further manipulated. Once decisions are made, is able to follow the management plan and direct activities to obtain intended results. Breaks a problem down to manageable pieces and implements effective, timely solutions. Takes input from several sources, decides if all the information needed is available and facilitates a decision.
• Team Orientation: Advanced
• Develops and maintains effective partnerships across the organization and is able to learn to influence senior management, peers and subordinates through an inclusive style and recognition of their abilities and knowledge. Balances team and individual responsibilities. Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views. Gives and welcomes feedback. Puts success of team above own interest.
• Planning and Project Management: Intermediate
• Identifies those unit tasks that are most important and maintains a clear sense of priorities and the larger picture. Anticipates and effectively responds to changes in workload and resources. Is able to learn to influence management, peers and subordinates through an inclusive style and recognition of their abilities and knowledge.
• Communications: Advanced
• Strong communications skills are required to work across the organization, and several corporate functions.

What is a Must Have?

• One to three years of Technology experience required.
• One year of Tech Risk Management experience required.

What Is in It for You?

• Health Insurance: Employees and their eligible family members - including spouses, domestic partners, and children - are eligible for coverage from the first day of employment.
• Retirement: Travelers matches your 401(k) contributions dollar-for-dollar up to your first 5% of eligible pay, subject to an annual maximum. If you have student loan debt, you can enroll in the Paying it Forward Savings Program. When you make a payment toward your student loan, Travelers will make an annual contribution into your 401(k) account. You are also eligible for a Pension Plan that is 100% funded by Travelers.
• Paid Time Off: Start your career at Travelers with a minimum of 20 days Paid Time Off annually, plus nine paid company Holidays.
• Wellness Program: The Travelers wellness program is comprised of tools and resources that empower you to achieve your wellness goals. In addition, our Life Balance program provides access to professional counseling services, life coaching and other resources to support your daily life needs. Through Life Balance, you're eligible for five free counseling sessions with a licensed therapist.
• Volunteer Encouragement: We have a deep commitment to the communities we serve and encourage our employees to get involved. Travelers has a Matching Gift and Volunteer Rewards program that enables you to give back to the charity of your choice.

Employment Practices
Travelers is an equal opportunity employer. We believe that we can deliver the very best products and services when our workforce reflects the diverse customers and communities we serve. We are committed to recruiting, retaining and developing the diverse talent of all of our employees and fostering an inclusive workplace, where we celebrate differences, promote belonging, and work together to deliver extraordinary results.

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