CAIS
Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)
New York City · Exec
Sponsorship not specified$270k-$320kDetected 14 days ago
SwiftMachine LearningCybersecurityPenetration TestingNetwork SecurityIncident ResponseComplianceLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationPublic Speaking
About the role
- If you are located in New York, New York, the base salary range for this role is $270,000 - $320,000.
- Additionally, CAIS offers a flexible, hybrid in-office model; for most roles, we do require a minimum of 3 days in office per week.
Responsibilities
- Cybersecurity Leadership: Develop and execute a comprehensive security strategy aligned with industry standards (NIST, ISO 27001, CIS Controls) to safeguard sensitive financial data.
- Risk Management & Threat Intelligence: Continuously assess cyber threats, vulnerabilities, and implement proactive security measures.
- Operational Risk Oversight: Lead the firm's operational risk management framework, including identification, assessment, and mitigation of operational risks across business processes, technology systems, and third-party relationships.
- Third-Party & Vendor Security: Evaluate and manage security risks associated with external partners, vendors, and cloud service providers, ensuring compliance with cybersecurity policies.
- Incident Response & Crisis Management: Lead the firm's response to security incidents, breaches, and fraud, ensuring swift resolution and recovery.
- Technology & Infrastructure Security: Lead secure architecture design, cloud security, endpoint protection, and network security-personally engaging in design reviews, tooling evaluations, and technical decision-making.
- Data Protection & Privacy: Implement robust encryption standards, access controls, and data governance policies.
- Leadership & Collaboration: Partner with executive leadership, IT teams, and external stakeholders to align security initiatives with business objectives.
- Develop and execute a comprehensive security strategy aligned with industry standards (NIST, ISO 27001, CIS Controls) to safeguard sensitive financial data.
- Continuously assess cyber threats, vulnerabilities, and implement proactive security measures.
Requirements
- Proven track record in financial services cybersecurity or a regulated industry.
- Experience in information security leadership roles with a strong hands-on technical background (e.g., security engineering, penetration testing, cloud security architecture, or incident response).
- Expertise in risk management, operational risk frameworks, vendor security, cloud security, and encryption protocols.
- Strong knowledge of regulatory compliance frameworks affecting financial institutions.
- Excellent communication and leadership skills, with an ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
- Experience developing AI security strategies, governance frameworks, and risk assessments for AI/ML systems.
- A leader who thrives at the intersection of strategy and execution-equally comfortable presenting to the Board and working through a security incident hands-on.
- CAIS is consistently recognized as a Best Place to Work, and our culture is at the heart of our success. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where employees can be their most authentic selves and feel inspired and supported to bring their voice forward to drive community, growth, and innovation. We are an equal opportunity employer, and do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. Learn more about our culture, benefits, and people at https://www.caisgroup.com/our-company/careers.
- CAIS' compensation package includes a market competitive salary, a performance bonus, and exceptional benefits. If you are located in New York, New York, the base salary range for this role is $270,000 - $320,000. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and specific office location.
- CAIS offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes generously subsidized healthcare with 100% employer paid dental and vision insurance, an employer matched retirement plan, wellness programs, and generous PTO and parental leave. Additionally, CAIS offers a flexible, hybrid in-office model
- for most roles, we do require a minimum of 3 days in office per week. For more information on our benefits and career opportunities, please visit our website: https://www.caisgroup.com/our-company/careers.
- We use technology, including AI tools, to support parts of our recruitment process such as application screening, interview scheduling, and candidate communications. These tools are used to improve efficiency and consistency, but they do not replace human judgement. All hiring decisions are made by people, and we are committed to fair and unbiased assessment of every candidate.
Nice to have
- CISSP, CISM, or CISA certifications preferred.
Skills
- These tools are used to improve efficiency and consistency, but they do not replace human judgement.
Compensation
- If you are located in New York, New York, the base salary range for this role is $270,000 - $320,000.
Benefits
- CAIS is seeking a Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) who pairs deep technical expertise with strategic vision to lead the firm's cybersecurity program and Operational Risk Management practices.
- Employee Education & Awareness: Develop security training programs and promote a culture of cybersecurity across the organization.
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