Technical Project Manager (Security)

DRW is a diversified trading firm with over 3 decades of experience bringing sophisticated technology and exceptional people together to operate in markets around the world. We value autonomy and the ability to quickly pivot to capture opportunities, so we operate using our own capital and trading at our own risk.

Headquartered in Chicago with offices throughout the U.S., Canada, Europe, and Asia, we trade a variety of asset classes including Fixed Income, ETFs, Equities, FX, Commodities and Energy across all major global markets. We have also leveraged our expertise and technology to expand into three non-traditional strategies: real estate, venture capital and cryptoassets.

We operate with respect, curiosity and open minds. The people who thrive here share our belief that it’s not just what we do that matters–it's how we do it. DRW is a place of high expectations, integrity, innovation and a willingness to challenge consensus.

What you’ll be doing: 

• Oversee the complete lifecycle of security and vulnerability remediation projects, ensuring that initiatives are executed on time and within scope.
• Partner with Security team members to develop, update, and maintain detailed project plans and supporting documentation for the Security Projects.
• Develop, update, and maintain detailed project plans and supporting documentation for the Security Vulnerability Remediation Program.
• Act as the central point of contact for vulnerability management, consolidating and coordinating risk assessments and remediation efforts across all Technology teams
• Align security project management practices with the broader project management organization, ensuring adherence to best practices and standardized methodologies.
• Report on project progress, risks, and remediation outcomes to the Security leaders, platform teams and other key stakeholders.
• Mentor and guide team members on applying effective project management methodologies to security initiatives, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement. 

What we’re looking for: 

• You are a driven Technical Project Manager with a passion for security and a proven track record of managing complex IT or security projects.
• You have a strong understanding of IT infrastructure, networking, and security.
• You understand risk management, risk assessments, and the methods used to mitigate vulnerabilities.
• You are adept at applying established project management methodologies and best practices, with PMP certification or equivalent experience strongly preferred.
• You are an effective communicator with excellent collaboration skills, able to work seamlessly with cross-functional teams and clearly articulate project progress, risks, and outcomes to senior stakeholders.
• You are detail-oriented and process-driven, consistently developing and maintaining comprehensive project documentation while effectively balancing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• You understand the best practices related to change management, operational controls, and production trading environments. 

The annual base salary range for this position is $150,000 to $225,000, depending on the candidate’s experience, qualifications, and relevant skill set. The position is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus.  In addition, DRW offers a comprehensive suite of employee benefits including group medical, pharmacy, dental and vision insurance, 401k (with discretionary employer match), short and long-term disability, life and AD&D insurance, health savings accounts, and flexible spending accounts.

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