Prudential Financial

Lead, Information Security Regulatory & Compliance

Prudential Financial$114K — $188K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Security, Risk Management, Business, Communications, or equivalent experience.
  • Experience in regulatory exams and audit responses, particularly in financial services.
  • Strong knowledge of financial services regulations like NYDFS 23 NYCRR 500 and ISO 27001.
  • Excellent written communication skills for creating clear regulatory responses.
  • Demonstrated operational excellence and program discipline in managing engagements.
  • Proficiency in partnering with Legal, Compliance, Risk, and technology teams on sensitive topics.

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate responses to regulatory examinations and audits, ensuring timely submissions.
  • Maintain a centralized tracker for submissions and escalate issues as needed.
  • Collaborate with teams to collect and validate evidence for compliance requirements.
  • Prepare leaders for regulatory interactions and create supporting documents.
  • Track and report on regulatory observations and audit findings.
  • Monitor trends to enhance regulatory readiness and operational efficiency.
  • Maintain evidence repositories and identify workflow improvement opportunities.

Benefits

  • Market competitive base salaries with annual bonus potential.
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans.
  • 401(k) plan with a company match and a company-funded pension plan.
  • Wellness programs offering annual reimbursement for personal wellbeing.
  • Work/Life resources for various personal and professional support needs.
Full Job Description
Job Classification:
Technology - Information Security

As the Lead, Information Security Regulatory & Compliance Support, you will support Prudential's Information Security Governance function by coordinating responses to regulators, examiners, auditors, and other internal and external stakeholders across the enterprise. Reporting to Vice Present, Information Security Governance, you will support the intake, tracking of engagements, evidence collection and coordination, response development, and submission readiness activities.

This role helps the Information Security Office communicate with one voice, maintain a strong culture of accountability and regulatory readiness, and ensure governance practices remain practical, sustainable, and aligned to business and regulatory expectations.

This role is based in our office in Newark, NJ. Our organization follows a hybrid work structure where employees can work remotely and from the office, as needed, based on demands of specific tasks or personal work preferences. This position is hybrid and requires your on-site presence on a reoccurring weekly basis at least 3 days per week.

Here is What You Can Expect on a Typical Day
  • Coordinate responses to regulatory examinations, audits, assessments, and information requests, driving cross-functional collaboration to ensure timely, accurate, and consistent submissions.
  • Maintain a centralized tracker and auditable submission record (due dates, owners, approvals, evidence, final responses); escalate issues and clear blockers.
  • Partner with business and technology teams, control owners, and SMEs to collect, validate, and asses supporting evidence for completeness, traceability, and alignment with requirements
  • Assist in preparing leaders and SMEs for regulatory interactions, audits, interviews, and walkthroughs.
  • Develop briefing materials, status updates, FAQs, anticipated questions, and supporting documentation.
  • Support tracking and reporting of regulatory observations, audit findings, management action plans, and remediation commitments.
  • Monitor trends, recurring requests, and emerging themes to improve readiness and reduce operational friction.
  • Maintain evidence repositories, playbooks, and templates; identify opportunities to improve workflows, submission quality, and operational efficiency


The Skills & Expertise You Bring
Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Security, Risk Management, Business, Communications, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
  • Experience supporting regulatory exams and/or audit responses in a regulated environment (financial services preferred), including evidence collection, drafting, approvals, and stakeholder coordination
  • Strong working knowledge of financial services regulatory and industry frameworks, including NYDFS 23 NYCRR 500, FFIEC, ISO 27001, SOC 1 & 2, or similar standards, and experience supporting evidence collection, documentation reviews, and response development.
  • Strong grasp of information security governance and controls, with the ability to translate technical implementations into clear, defensible narratives and evidence packages
  • Operational excellence and program discipline: run repeatable processes, manage to SLAs, maintain clean trackers, and drive closure across concurrent engagements
  • Strong partnership skills with Legal, Compliance, Risk, Internal Audit, and technology teams, including navigating sensitive topics, managing approvals, and aligning to enterprise positions
  • Experience maintaining examination, audit, or compliance tracking processes, including evidence repositories, action item management, metrics, reporting, and documentation standards.
  • Excellent writing and editing skills: synthesize complex inputs into clear, consistent, regulator/auditor-ready responses with appropriate precision and traceability
  • Strong judgment and attention to detail; comfortable with ambiguity, tight deadlines, and high scrutiny while maintaining appropriate governance


Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience with GRC platforms, policy management tools, Jira, ServiceNow, or collaboration tools.
  • Familiarity with core security domains such as IAM, ASM, CDR, cloud security, third-party risk, or data protection.
  • CISSP, CISM, CRISC, CISA, or equivalent certifications.
  • Knowledge of NJ DOBI (New Jersey Department of Banking and Insurance)
  • NIST - Information Security Framework
  • ISO 27001 / ISO 27000 Series


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What we offer you:

Prudential is required by state specific laws to include the salary range for this role when hiring a resident in applicable locations. The salary range for this role is from $114,500.00 to $188,900.00. Specific pricing for the role may vary within the above range based on many factors including geographic location, candidate experience, and skills.
  • Market competitive base salaries, with a yearly bonus potential at every level.
  • Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, Paid Time Off (PTO), and leave of absences, such as parental and military leave.
  • 401(k) plan with company match (up to 4%).
  • Company-funded pension plan.
  • Wellness Programs including up to $1,600 a year for reimbursement of items purchased to support personal wellbeing needs.
  • Work/Life Resources to help support topics such as parenting, housing, senior care, finances, pets, legal matters, education, emotional and mental health, and career development.
  • Education Benefit to help finance traditional college enrollment toward obtaining an approved degree and many accredited certificate programs.
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan: Shares can be purchased at 85% of the lower of two prices (Beginning or End of the purchase period).


Eligibility to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program is subject to the rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance. To find out more about our Total Rewards package, visit Work Life Balance | Prudential Careers. Some of the above benefits may not apply to part-time employees scheduled to work less than 20 hours per week.

Prudential Financial, Inc. of the United States is not affiliated with Prudential plc. which is headquartered in the United Kingdom.

About Prudential Financial

Prudential Financial is a financial services company that specializes in the fields of investment management, life insurance, and retirement benefits. It focuses on helping individuals and institutional customers to grow and protect their wealth. The company also offers an inclusive work environment where employees can develop to their full potential, and give back to the communities where they live and work. Prudential Financial was founded in 1875 and headquartered in Newark, New Jersey.

Prudential Financial Careers

Join the esteemed ranks of Prudential Financial, a global leader in financial services, where your career is nurtured, your innovation valued, and your professional growth guaranteed. Work You’ll Do At Prudential Financial, we are committed to helping individuals and businesses tackle their financial challenges with robust solutions. As part of our team, you will lead efforts to innovate and expand our services, ensuring that we remain at the forefront of the financial industry. Transform the financial landscape with your expertise and join a team where diversity, leadership, and personal growth are not just encouraged but actively fostered. With Prudential Financial, you position yourself at the nexus of finance and cutting-edge innovation. Collaborate with a global network of professionals, dedicated to steering clients through their financial journeys with precision and foresight. Our culture thrives on teamwork, leadership, and a shared commitment to excellence. Prudential Financial Job Opportunities We are actively hiring and have a variety of job opportunities designed to bring out the best in each employee. From entry-level positions to leadership roles, Prudential Financial offers a path for every ambitious professional eager to make an impact in the financial sector. Do Innovative Work Join our team of over 40,000 professionals worldwide, working together to reshape the future of finance. At Prudential Financial, your skills in networking, strategic thinking, and leadership will drive change and foster an environment of continuous innovation and growth. Internship Programs Kickstart your career with a Prudential Financial internship. Our programs offer invaluable industry insights and hands-on experience, making them a perfect starting point for students and recent graduates eager to make their mark. Benefits and Culture Prudential Financial is not just about professional achievements but also about personal well-being. Our employees enjoy comprehensive benefits, including health, life, and disability insurance, retirement plans, and generous paid time off. More than just benefits, our company culture is built on mutual respect, inclusivity, and the collective pursuit of excellence. Future-Proof Your Career With Prudential Financial, career advancement is a reality. We provide extensive training and development programs, including leadership and diversity training, to ensure you are always ahead of the curve. Explore Discover how Prudential Financial leads the way in financial innovation and client service. Read more about our latest projects and the impact they have on our clients and the industry. Stay Connected Join Our Team Search open positions that match your skills and interests. We are looking for passionate, curious, and solution-driven team players. Explore Prudential Financial jobs today and find where you fit in our dynamic team. Keep Up to Date Stay informed with career tips, insider perspectives, and industry-leading insights you can put to use today—all from the people who work here. Job Alert Emails Customize your subscription to receive job alerts, the latest news, and insider tips tailored to your preferences. Discover the exciting and rewarding opportunities that await at Prudential Financial.
Learn more about Prudential Financial
Size
88 employees
Market Cap
$36.2 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$374 million
Founded
1875
5 Year Trend
+3.8%
Revenue
$57 billion
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