Dforeferrals

Chief Information Security Officer

Westport, CT · Exec

No sponsorship$405k-$655kDetected 20 days ago
AWSGCPAzureCloud PlatformsCI/CDCybersecurityPenetration TestingSOC OperationsIncident ResponseComplianceProcurementResearchLeadershipCommunication

About the role

  • The core of the DFO's culture is built around meaningful work and meaningful relationships and the family's commitment to giving back.
  • The office is headquartered in Westport, CT with regional offices in New York City, Singapore, and Abu Dhabi.
  • Enterprise & Financial Security Leadership

Responsibilities

  • Own the enterprise information security & cybersecurity strategy across Dalio Family Office entities, including offices and personnel operating in the US, Singapore and Abu Dhabi.
  • Design and operate information security controls aligned with financial-sector expectations for confidentiality, integrity, availability, and market integrity.
  • Lead security architecture and control design for the DFO trade execution pipeline, including integration with OMS, prime brokerage, custodians, and middle/back-office platforms.
  • Partner with Engineering leaders to balance delivery velocity with robust security outcomes.
  • Assess and manage AI-related risks including data leakage, model misuse, IP exposure, bias, explainability, and regulatory compliance.
  • Partner with Legal, Compliance, and Risk to ensure AI controls are defensible, auditable, and aligned with emerging regulations and industry standards.
  • Own enterprise cyber risk management and third-party risk due diligence & oversight in close coordination with the procurement team.

Requirements

  • No less than 15 years of progressive experience in cybersecurity, information security, or technology risk as well as ISO 27001 and SOC2.
  • At least 5 years operating as a senior security leader within the financial sector or relevant adjacent sector (e.g., hedge funds, private investment firms, banks, fintech, or asset managers).
  • Demonstrated recent experience securing trade execution, market-facing systems, or highly sensitive financial platforms.
  • Proven experience designing and operating AI governance, risk, and security programs.
  • Bachelor's degree in information security, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field required.
  • Ability to travel domestically and internationally approximately 10% of the year.
  • Deep understanding of SDLC, CI/CD pipelines, cloud-native architectures, and modern engineering practices.
  • Strong executive communication skills with experience advising principals, boards, or senior leadership.
  • Preferred Qualifications:
  • Compensation:
  • Compensation for the role includes a competitive salary in the range from $405,000 -$655,000 (inclusive of a merit-based bonus, dependent on years of experience, level of education obtained, as well as applicable skillset) and an excellent benefits package, including paid time off ranging from 15 to 25 days based on years of service, paid sick and safe leave, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, paid parental time off, birth mother recovery pay, sick family member pay, parental ramp back up program, gym reimbursement and generous employer match for 401k.
  • Please note we are unable to provide immigration sponsorship for this position.
  • At the DFO, we believe our biggest asset is our people. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, hiring and developing individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences to add to our collaborative culture. The DFO treats all candidates and employees with respect and does not discriminate in our recruiting, hiring, and promoting processes and general treatment during employment, including on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital status, veteran status, or disability.

Nice to have

  • Advanced degree (MBA, MS) or relevant certifications (CISSP, CISM, CCSP, ISO 27001 Lead Implementer)

Compensation

  • Please note we are unable to provide immigration sponsorship for this position.
  • At the DFO, we believe our biggest asset is our people.

Benefits

  • 100% company paid medical premiums
  • Generous PTO offering
  • Gym reimbursement, back up childcare services, insurance, financial, and legal services, and much more!

Equal opportunity

  • We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, hiring and developing individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences to add to our collaborative culture.

Visa & Work Authorization

  • Please note we are unable to provide immigration sponsorship for this position.
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