VP of CyberSecurity

Vice President of Cybersecurity

Role Overview

We are seeking a strategic and hands-on Vice President of Cybersecurity to lead and enhance the firm’s cybersecurity initiatives. This high-impact role plays a critical part in safeguarding sensitive financial data, proprietary systems, and investor information within a fast-paced investment environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and continuously improve the firm’s cybersecurity program across multiple regions
• Strengthen infrastructure security for cloud platforms, internal systems, and external integrations
• Collaborate with third-party providers to monitor endpoints, identity systems, and cloud environments
• Serve as an escalation point for security incidents, including analysis and response using SIEM, EDR, and related tools
• Oversee vulnerability management, prioritization, and remediation efforts
• Drive security awareness initiatives, including employee training and phishing simulations
• Assess and recommend new security technologies, presenting risks and benefits to leadership
• Collaborate with technical teams to secure AI/ML initiatives and sensitive data governance
• Ensure cybersecurity policies align with regulatory standards and internal policies
• Coordinate business continuity and disaster recovery exercises
• Lead internal audits related to access controls, privileged accounts, and third-party integrations
• Manage external audits, regulatory reviews, and investor due diligence requests

Must-Have Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or related field
• 7–10 years of experience in IT and cybersecurity, preferably within financial services or regulated environments
• Hands-on experience managing or building cybersecurity programs
• Proficiency with SIEM, EDR, DLP, IAM, and vulnerability management tools
• Strong knowledge of security frameworks, compliance standards, and risk management
• Experience securing cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP) and hybrid infrastructure
• Excellent communication skills with non-technical stakeholders
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure setting
• Relevant certifications (CISSP, CISM, CISA, Security ) preferred

Nice-to-Have Qualifications

• Experience with AI security, LLMs, and data governance in analytics environments
• Familiarity with secure development practices and engineering collaboration
• Knowledge of financial data protection and investment-specific security considerations

Career Impact

• Lead the firm’s cybersecurity posture at a critical growth stage
• Collaborate with executive leadership on strategic security initiatives
• Influence the technological resilience of a global investment organization
• Grow your leadership profile within a prestigious, innovative environment
• Contribute to protecting billions in assets and vital investor trust