Business Information Security Officer (BISO), Senior

Toyota North America; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vehicle Purchase Discount

Lease Vehicle Program

Health care and wellness plans

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays & PTO

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Toyota North America is seeking aSenior Information Security Officer to partner with executives, translate cybersecurity risks into business outcomes, and lead risk management initiatives across key business domains.

The role requires a strong executive presence and the ability to influence senior leadership while guiding security strategy and risk decisions. Join a collaborative team focused on risk-informed decisions and enterprise security excellence.

Qualifications

• Deep expertise in cybersecurity risk management and translating risk into business terms.
• Strong executive presence and clear communication with senior leaders.
• Proven ability to build trusted relationships and influence without formal authority.
• Experience operating in complex, cross-functional environments.
• Solid understanding of enterprise security domains and risk management practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic risk leadership across assigned business domains.
• Translate technical risks into business impact, trends, and options.
• Provide executive engagement and influence in risk discussions.
• Foster collaboration across security, IT, and business teams.
• Guide risk decisions and ensure ownership and accountability.

Skills

Cybersecurity risk management

Executive presence

Communication skills

Influence without authority

Cross-functional collaboration

Risk translation to business outcomes

Job description

Overview

Who we are

Collaborative. Respectful. A place to dream and do. These are just a few words that describe what life is like at Toyota. As one of the world’s most admired brands, Toyota is growing and leading the future of mobility through innovative, high-quality solutions designed to enhance lives and delight those we serve. We’re looking for talented team members who want to Dream. Do. Grow. with us.

An important part of the Toyota family is Toyota Financial Services (TFS), the finance and insurance brand for Toyota and Lexus in North America. While TFS is a separate business entity, it is an essential part of this world-changing company- delivering on Toyota’s vision to move people beyond what’s possible. At TFS, you will help create best-in-class customer experience in an innovative, collaborative environment.

Toyota does not offer support or sponsorship of job applicants for employment-based visas or any other work authorization for this role now or in the future. You must have the right to work in the United States and not require Toyota support or sponsorship for immigration-related employment (e.g., H-1B, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, TN, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, F-1 CPT, ‘job flexibility benefits’ [also known as I-140 or Adjustment of Status portability], etc.) now or in the future. You should not apply for this role if you will require Toyota to assist with immigration support or sponsorship now or in the future.

Who we’re looking for

The Toyota Financial Services is looking for a passionate and highly motivated Information Security Senior Business Information Security Officer.

Reporting to the TMCC Information Security BISO Lead, this individual contributor serves as a strategic business partner, ensuring cybersecurity risks are clearly understood, proactively managed, and embedded into business decision-making.

The ideal candidate is highly collaborative, brings strong security and risk management expertise, and demonstrates executive presence—able to translate complex technical security risks into clear business outcomes and influence senior leaders across the organization.

What you’ll be doing

Strategic Risk Leadership

• Lead identification, articulation, and management of material cybersecurity risks across assigned business domains

• Translate technical risks into clear business impact, trends, and decision options (mitigate / accept / transfer / avoid)

• Maintain an executive-ready view of top risks and risk posture aligned to business priorities

Executive Engagement & Influence

• Serve as a trusted advisor to VP, SVP, and executive stakeholders

• Lead risk discussions in business and executive forums with clear, concise narratives

• Influence business strategy, investment decisions, and technology direction through risk-informed insights

• Demonstrate strong executive presence, including the ability to constructively challenge decisions when risk is not adequately addressed

Collaboration & Partnership

• Build and sustain high-trust relationships across business, technology, and security teams

• Align stakeholders with competing priorities to ensure timely and effective risk management outcomes

• Partner with:

• Business leaders and product owners

• Domain Risk Leads (DRLs)

• Security Architecture, IAM, and Vulnerability teams

• IT delivery and operations

Early Engagement & Business Enablement

• Engage in planning and design phases of major initiatives to influence outcomes before decisions are locked

• Guide teams toward secure-by-design solutions using standard patterns and architectures

• Reduce late-stage surprises and rework by proactively identifying risks early

Risk Ownership & Decision Facilitation

• Ensure business leaders explicitly own cybersecurity risk, with documented decisions and accountability

• Facilitate clear alignment between:

• Drive timely and well-informed risk treatment decisions

What you bring

• Deep expertise in cybersecurity risk management and business risk translation

• Strong executive presence and communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate concepts to senior leaders

• Demonstrated ability to build trusted relationships and influence without authority

• Proven success operating in complex, cross-functional environments

• Strong understanding of enterprise security domains, including:

• Ability to operate effectively in ambiguous environments

Added bonus if you have

• 10+ years of experience in:

• Prior experience working directly with:

• Experience building or scaling BISO or embedded risk functions.

What we’ll bring

During your interview process, our team can fill you in on all the details of our industry-leading benefits and career development opportunities. A few highlights include:

• A work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect

• Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career, as well as tuition reimbursement

• Team Member Vehicle Purchase Discount

• Toyota Team Member Lease Vehicle Program (if applicable)

• Comprehensive health care and wellness plans for your entire family

• Toyota 401(k) Savings Plan featuring a company match, as well as an annual retirement contribution from Toyota regardless of whether you contribute (if applicable)

• Paid holidays and paid time off

• Referral services related to prenatal services, adoption, childcare, schools and more

• Tax Advantaged Accounts (Health Savings Account, Health Care FSA, Dependent Care FSA)

• Relocation assistance (if applicable)

Belonging at Toyota

Our success begins and ends with our people. We embrace all perspectives and value unique human experiences. Respect for all is our North Star.

Applicants for our positions are considered without regard to race, ethnicity, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, religion, military or veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law.

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