Chief Information Security Officer

Join CAIS, a leading financial services firm, as the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO). In this role, you will lead the firm's cybersecurity program and operational risk management practices, ensuring regulatory compliance and protecting critical financial assets and client data. You will develop and execute a comprehensive security strategy, oversee all cybersecurity and operational risk functions, and lead the firm's response to security incidents. Additionally, you will collaborate 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 to safeguard sensitive financial data.
• Lead the firm's operational risk management framework, including identification, assessment, and mitigation of operational risks across business processes.
• Ensure compliance with financial industry regulations, managing audits and certifications, and evaluate and manage security risks associated with external partners.
• Proven track record in financial services cybersecurity or a regulated industry
• 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
• 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
• CISSP, CISM, or CISA certifications preferred
• Strong knowledge of regulatory compliance frameworks affecting financial institutions