Third-Party Cyber Risk Specialist

Cboe Global Markets

Third-Party Cyber Risk Specialist executing risk management for vendors and service providers in the financial sector. Managing assessments, ensuring compliance, and collaborating with internal teams to mitigate risks.

Posted 7/30/2026full-timeChicago • Illinois, Kansas • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $76,500 - $108,900 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in third-party risk management and vendor management, with a strong understanding of cybersecurity principles and compliance frameworks. Capable of effectively communicating and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure timely and accurate responses to client inquiries.

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Third-Party Risk ManagementVendor ManagementCybersecurity PrinciplesCompliance FrameworksSecurity Incident Response

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Hard Skills

Risk AssessmentVendor Risk AssessmentSecurity ReviewIncident ResponseApplication SecurityAccess ControlRemediation PlanningVulnerability ScanningDocumentation ReviewResponse Management Software

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationInterpersonal SkillsCollaborationIndependent WorkProject Management

Tools & Technologies

Third-Party Risk Management PlatformsSecurity Tools

Industry Keywords

NISTSOC 2GDPRISO 27001

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage incoming client requests (such as assessments, questionnaires, etc.), prioritize and triage requests to appropriate teams, and validate non-disclosure agreements
Facilitate communication between business, legal, technology, and information security teams to validate questionnaire responses and fulfill general requests related to controls defined by Cboe’s standards and policies
Serve as a point of contact for internal stakeholders for client due diligence inquiries, ensuring timely and accurate responses
Function as the subject matter expert for the response management software used for managing and responding precisely and quickly to client due diligence questionnaires
Manage and maintain a standardized library of responses for client due diligence questionnaires, ensuring accuracy and consistency
Collaborate with internal experts to update and refine responses as needed
Assist team with onboarding new vendor relationships
Collect, review, and process information and documentation from third party vendors/suppliers
Conduct third-party risk assessments and due diligence reviews
Analyze security information to identify significant control or security gaps and report findings to senior team members
Perform comprehensive security reviews of potential and existing third-party vendors using questionnaires and security tools to evaluate their cybersecurity controls and identify potential risks
Analyze identified risks from third parties and prioritize them based on their potential impact and likelihood of occurrence; create remediation plans accordingly
Continuously monitor third-party vendors' security posture through regular assessments, vulnerability scans, and incident reporting to maintain a consistent level of security
Coordinate with internal security team to respond to cyber incidents involving third-party vendors, providing necessary support for investigation and remediation
Assist with regulatory exams by obtaining documentation and drafting responses to regulator inquiries
Perform additional activities as needed

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience in a relevant field
3+ years’ experience in third-party risk management, vendor management, security incident response, cyber management or comparable field required
Strong understanding of cybersecurity principles, including application security, access control, and incident response
Knowledge of compliance and regulatory frameworks (e.g., NIST, SOC 2, GDPR, ISO 27001)
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-function teams
Ability to work independently and manage multiple assignments/projects simultaneously
Experience conducting vendor risk assessments
Experience with third party/vendor risk management platforms is a plus

Benefits

Comp & perks

Fair and competitive salary and incentive compensation packages with an upside for overachievement
Generous paid time off, including vacation, personal days, sick days and annual community service days
Health, dental and vision benefits, including access to telemedicine and mental health services
2:1 401(k) match, up to 8% match immediately upon hire
Discounted Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Tax Savings Accounts for health, dependent and transportation
Employee referral bonus program
Volunteer opportunities to help you give back to your communities
Complimentary lunch, snacks and coffee in any Cboe office
Paid Tuition assistance and education opportunities
Generous charitable giving company match
Paid parental leave and fertility benefits
On-site gyms and discounts to other fitness centers