Vice President, Information Security Officer

The Company is in search of a Vice President, Information Security Officer to lead and oversee its information security, business continuity, incident response, and third-party risk programs. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the alignment of these programs with the company's enterprise risk management, regulatory expectations, and strategic growth. This role requires a seasoned professional with a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and at least 7 years of experience in information security, cybersecurity, technology, or IT audit, particularly within the banking, financial services, or other regulated industries. The VP, Information Security Officer will be expected to collaborate with leaders across all business lines to identify, assess, monitor, report, and mitigate information and cybersecurity risks. Key responsibilities for the VP, Information Security Officer include partnering with the Chief Risk Officer and Chief Technology Officer to enhance the governance and oversight of security programs, facilitating a culture of continuous improvement, and managing the incident response plan. The role also involves providing oversight of data governance, record retention, and privacy laws, as well as developing monitoring tools and key risk indicators. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background, the ability to evaluate risk materiality, and experience in presenting security matters to both technical and non-technical audiences. Certification in CISSP, CISA, CISM, CRISC, or an equivalent is required, along with a proven track record of building effective relationships and driving sustainable remediation.