Director of Cybersecurity

A reputable, global and growing financial organization is seeking an experienced cybersecurity leader to oversee enterprise security strategy, risk management, governance, compliance, and security operations. This role will partner closely with business and technology stakeholders to strengthen the organization's security posture, manage cyber risk, and support ongoing growth and innovation.The ideal candidate will bring a balance of strategic leadership and hands-on security expertise, with experience leading teams, managing security programs, and supporting regulatory and audit requirements.What You'll DoDefine and execute the organization's cybersecurity strategy and long-term security roadmapLead security governance, risk management, policies, standards, and control programsProvide regular cybersecurity reporting and updates to executive leadershipOversee incident response, investigations, crisis management, and remediation effortsManage security operations, vulnerability management, threat detection, and monitoring programsDirect implementation and oversight of security technologies across identity management, endpoint security, data protection, cloud security, and related areasPartner with internal and external stakeholders on audits, assessments, and compliance initiativesLead third-party risk management and vendor security review programsEstablish security requirements for emerging technologies, automation, and AI initiativesCollaborate with infrastructure, cloud, data, and application teams to embed security into technology projects and development processesOversee security awareness training, business continuity planning, and cyber resilience initiativesMentor and develop cybersecurity team members while fostering a security-focused cultureQualificationsBachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Information Systems, or a related field8+ years of experience in cybersecurity, information security, technology risk, compliance, or related disciplines5+ years of people leadership experienceStrong knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks, risk management practices, and security governanceExperience supporting audits, risk assessments, and compliance programsFamiliarity with cloud security, identity and access management, incident response, and security operationsUnderstanding of secure development practices and modern application security conceptsAbility to communicate effectively with both technical and executive audiencesStrong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills

Preferred Experience

Experience building or maturing enterprise security programsBackground working in highly regulated environmentsRelevant industry certifications are a plusAdditional InformationHybrid work environmentLimited travel may be requiredCompetitive compensation and benefits package available