Strategic Planning Expert (Chicago, IL)
Core
Develops executive-ready cybersecurity narratives, strategic reports, and decision-ready communications for the CISO, Board, and senior leadership to translate complex risks and initiatives into clear actions.
Role type
Senior IC cybersecurity strategy expert (executive communications)
Builds
Executive presentations, strategic reports, briefing materials, and Board-facing content for the Cybersecurity & Controls team
Domain
Cybersecurity strategy and enterprise risk management in financial services/insurance
Deliverable
dashboards & analysis
Required skills
Strategic planning, executive communications, risk analysis, portfolio governance, cross-functional facilitation, data synthesis, stakeholder alignment, regulatory monitoring, trade-off analysis, narrative development
Preferred skills
Cybersecurity domain expertise, technology strategy, financial services experience, consulting background
Technologies
None explicitly listed
Responsibilities
Develop clear cybersecurity narratives for the CISO and Board; Translate complex risks and metrics into concise, non-technical communications; Create executive-level presentations and strategic reports; Support the development and governance of the ACC strategy; Monitor threats and regulatory developments to identify strategic implications; Coordinate cross-functional strategic governance; Measure and communicate strategic progress and risk reduction outcomes; Analyze ambiguous challenges to develop practical recommendations; Frame strategic options and facilitate leadership decision-making; Build alignment across cybersecurity and enterprise partners.
