In her role as APAC Practice Lead - Cybersecurity and Global Head of Cyber Third-Party Risk Management, Manjusha Kamthe, is responsible for ensuring Northern Trust operates securely and maintains the high trust of our clients. Her career with Northern Trust aligns nicely with her career anchors of growth, support and exposure to new opportunities. For her and her team, challenges are plenty in the evolving world of Cybersecurity, but they bring exciting opportunities to innovate and learn.

Describe your role and your team

I am the APAC Practice Lead for Cybersecurity and the Global Head of Cyber Third-Party Risk Management, based in Pune, India.

The cybersecurity team at Northern Trust is responsible for protecting the organization’s digital assets, customer data, and critical systems from cyber threats. Our work spans threat monitoring, incident response, risk assessments, vendor compliance, regulatory adherence, and security awareness, ensuring the bank operates securely and maintains client trust.

What do you like best about working at Northern Trust?

What keeps me going is how well this is aligned with my career anchors of growth, support and exposure to new opportunities.

In the past three years I have had the opportunity to lead key regulatory, controls, infrastructure, cybersecurity programs, working with diverse leaders, each having unique perspective and problem-solving skills. This exposure has helped me grow both personally and professionally.

What brought you to Northern Trust? Briefly describe your career path.

Prior to Northern Trust I worked with large, scaled banks with established framework, while there was stability however, I had to operate within defined boundaries. Here I get to work across all domains, collaborate with teams, and resources are easily accessible. Here challenges are plenty, but they bring exciting opportunities to innovate and learn.

How do you keep your skills fresh? 

Staying updated is no longer a choice for me since I work in Cybersecurity, which is an ever evolving and highly competitive field. I utilize resources like news, blogs, and learning platforms. In particular, our internal learning platform (Northern Trust University) and networking with fellow professionals all help me to stay aware of new developments and focus on continuous learning.

How has Northern Trust supported your career objectives / development?

I have been fortunate to earn the trust of my leaders and the organization. I started with a small team, and over the past three years, I’ve had the opportunity to lead critical risk and cybersecurity projects. It’s been a journey of immense growth and visibility — and I take pride in how my career has grown tenfold in such a short time.

Do you have any other career tips you would give to candidates interested in working for Northern Trust? Or general tips for career success?

For beginners: I would say begin small, start learning fundamentals before diving into specialization. Hands on experience definitely helps. Network with professionals, take certifications and stay updated and most importantly don’t fear failure, every challenge is an opportunity.

General tips for career success: Take charge of your own career. Your managers, mentors, and peers are here to guide and support you, but the real driver is you. Have clear goals to keep you focused on what you want to achieve and regularly monitor and measure your progress. Don’t wait for permission to grow. Create your path, build your network, keep learning, and stay intentional. That’s when real progress happens.

Fast Facts

Hometown / where are you living now: I belong to Madhya Pradesh - India and currently living in Pune - India.

A cause that you’re passionate about: Outside of work, I focus on continuous learning, self-care, and spending quality time with my daughters. That’s where my heart truly lies.

What are you reading / podcast recommendation: I regularly use platforms like Orally, Udemy, Coursera to stay updated on emerging technologies and cybersecurity trends, as well as build power skills that help me grow as a more effective leader.

Comfort food: homemade fish curry rice!

Best advice you’ve received (work or non-work related): every problem has a solution; you just have to trust the process and stay the course.

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