Cybersecurity Governance, Risk and Compliance

The Governance and Risk Officer help ensure that the organization maintains a robust security posture, complies with relevant policies and standards, and fosters a culture of security among employees.

Key Responsibilities

Governance and Compliance

• Ensure compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and standards when required.
• Develop, enforce, review, and monitor compliance and update security policies, standards, and procedures.

Risk Management

• Assist in Identifying and assessing risks across the organization.
• Conduct risk assessments, identify potential security risks, and implement mitigation strategies.
• Monitor and report on risk exposure and mitigation efforts.

Information Asset Inventories and Control Management

• Maintain information asset inventories including categorization, critical assets, risks, and security controls in place.
• Ownership of the cybersecurity Control Catalog and ensure controls are applied.

Security Auditing

• Perform security audits, internally and respond to external audit demands.
• Perform 3rd Party audits and maintain an inventory of vetted suppliers and tools.

Portfolio Companies

• The focus for this position will be Vitol affiliates.
• This position will ensure that Vitol affiliates remain compliant with Vitol Cybersecurity policies and standards.
• This position requires traveling to Vitol affiliates locations.
• 3+ years of professional experience in cybersecurity, with focus on auditing, governance, risk management.
• Strong understanding of regulatory requirements and industry standards (eg. NIS2)
• Knowledge of best practices in modern security architectures and incident responses
• Relevant security certifications such as CRISC, CISA.
• Familiarity with security control frameworks: CIS Controls, NIST Special Publication 800-53
• Familiarity with cybersecurity frameworks: NIST CSF, ISO27001

Personal Characteristics

• Highly responsive, energetic and enthusiastic
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong ethical standards and integrity.
• Capable of prioritising tasks and meeting critical deadlines
• Excellent judgment, attention to details
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Expect duty to expand beyond normal business hours.
• User/business focus