Chief Information Security Officer

Lead Cybersecurity Strategy for a Growing Broker-Dealer & Drive SOC Compliance and Cloud Security in a High-Impact CISO Role!

Client Details

This position is with a medium-sized organization operating in the Financial Services industry.

This is a hybrid role requiring three days per week onsite in New York, NY.

Description

• Define and execute the enterprise information security strategy, governance framework, and policies aligned with regulatory requirements.
• Lead SOC 1 and SOC 2 readiness, audits, and evidence collection to ensure successful attestation.
• Oversee security architecture and operations for cloud (AWS) and on-prem environments, including vulnerability management and incident response.
• Manage regulatory compliance programs for SEC, FINRA, and other applicable frameworks, partnering with legal and compliance teams.
• Build and lead a high-impact security team while promoting a security-first culture across the organization.

Profile

• Has at least seven years of progressive information security experience, including three years in a leadership role.
• Demonstrates hands-on expertise with SOC 1 and SOC 2 attestation projects and strong knowledge of financial services regulatory requirements (SEC, FINRA, NYDFS).
• Possesses deep technical skills in identity and access management, network and endpoint security, and cloud security (preferably AWS).
• Communicates complex security and risk topics effectively to executives and boards, showing strong leadership and cross-functional collaboration.
• Brings a proactive, strategic mindset with the ability to build high-impact teams and foster a security-first culture.

Job Offer

• Competitive Compensation: Base salary of $170,000-$200,000 plus a discretionary bonus.
• Hybrid Flexibility: Three days onsite in New York, with remote work options for the remaining days.
• Impactful Leadership Role: Opportunity to shape the security strategy for a fast-growing broker-dealer and lead SOC 1/SOC 2 compliance initiatives.
• Professional Growth: Exposure to cloud-era security (AWS), regulatory frameworks, and cutting-edge cybersecurity practices.
• Collaborative Culture: Work closely with senior leadership and influence board-level risk decisions.

If you are passionate about cybersecurity and ready to make a significant impact, we encourage you to apply for the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) position today!

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