Cyber Security Strategy Executive Director

The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC); Jersey City (NJ); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Health & life insurance

Pension / Retirement benefits

Paid Time Off & family care

Hybrid work model

Job summary

DTCC in Jersey City is seeking an Executive Director of Cybersecurity Strategy and Business Management to advise the CISO and lead the cybersecurity strategy, operating plan, and governance.

You will coordinate portfolio management, financial planning, workforce strategy, and executive reporting, aligning cyber risk mitigation with business objectives across Technology, Risk, and Operations. This role drives accountability and strategic execution in a fast-paced, regulated environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of cybersecurity, technology, strategy, or related leadership experience.
• Experience supporting senior executives and cross-functional initiatives.
• Strong governance, portfolio management, and financial acumen.
• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and execution of the Cybersecurity strategy and multi-year roadmap.
• Partner with the CISO to define objectives and measure performance.
• Translate priorities into actionable plans, metrics, and reporting.
• Oversee governance, portfolio management, and risk mitigation.
• Prepare materials for Board, executives, regulators, and clients.
• Manage cybersecurity budget planning and investment governance.
• Lead workforce planning and organizational design for Cybersecurity.

Skills

Executive leadership

Strategic planning

Portfolio governance

Financial management

Stakeholder management

Executive communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

Are you ready to make an impact at DTCC?

Do you want to work on innovative projects, collaborate with a dynamic and supportive team, and receive investment in your professional development? At DTCC, we are at the forefront of innovation in the financial markets. We are committed to helping our employees grow and succeed. We believe that you have the skills and drive to make a real impact. We foster a thriving internal community and are committed to creating a workplace that looks like the world that we serve.

The Information Technology group delivers secure, reliable technology solutions that enable DTCC to be the trusted infrastructure of the global capital markets. The team delivers high-quality information through activities that include development of essential, building infrastructure capabilities to meet client needs and implementing data standards and governance.

Pay And Benefits

• Competitive compensation, including base pay and annual incentive
• Comprehensive health and life insurance and well-being benefits, based on location
• Pension / Retirement benefits
• Paid Time Off and Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being.
• DTCC offers a flexible/hybrid model of 3 days onsite and 2 days remote (onsite Tuesdays, Wednesdays and a third day unique to each team or employee).
  
  

The Impact You Will Have In This Role

The Executive Director, Cybersecurity Strategy and Business Management serves as a strategic advisor to the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) and a member of the Cybersecurity Leadership Team. This role leads the development and execution of the Cybersecurity strategy and operating plan and provides integrated oversight of the organization's portfolio management, financial management, workforce strategy, executive reporting, and governance activities.

The Executive Director acts as a force multiplier for the CISO and Cybersecurity Leadership Team, translating strategic priorities into measurable execution plans, strengthening organizational accountability, and ensuring leadership has the insights, reporting, and governance needed to effectively manage cyber risk and deliver business outcomes.

Primary Responsibilities

Cybersecurity Strategy and Planning

• Lead development and ongoing management of the Cybersecurity strategy, multi-year roadmap, operating plan, and investment priorities.
• Partner with the CISO and Cybersecurity Leadership Team to define strategic objectives and measure organizational performance against those objectives.
• Translate strategic priorities into actionable plans, success metrics, milestones, and management reporting.
• Maintain an integrated view of strategic commitments, dependencies, risks, and decisions across the Cybersecurity portfolio.
  
  

Executive Advisory and Leadership Support

• Serve as a trusted advisor to the CISO on strategic, operational, organizational, and governance matters.
• Assist the CISO in driving organizational alignment, prioritization, decision-making, and execution across the Cybersecurity organization.
• Ensure effective communication of Cybersecurity priorities, decisions, accomplishments, and risks to executive leadership and key stakeholders.
• Coordinate leadership operating rhythms, governance forums, strategic planning sessions, and organization-wide initiatives.
  
  

Governance, Portfolio Management, and Execution Oversight

• Lead portfolio governance and execution oversight for strategic Cybersecurity programs and initiatives.
• Establish and maintain management routines that monitor progress against strategic commitments and organizational objectives.
• Identify, escalate, and help resolve cross-functional risks, issues, dependencies, and resource constraints.
• Drive accountability for execution while enabling collaboration across Cybersecurity, Technology, Risk, Operations, and Business teams.
  
  

Board, Executive, and Regulatory Reporting

• Lead the preparation and coordination of materials for the Board of Directors, Executive Committee, management committees, regulators, clients, and other governance forums.
• Ensure leadership reporting is accurate, consistent, decision-oriented, and aligned with organizational priorities.
• Partner with senior leaders across Cybersecurity to gather, validate, and synthesize information into concise executive-level communications.
• Coordinate responses to regulatory, audit, and executive information requests as required.
  
  

Financial Management and Investment Governance

• Lead Cybersecurity budget planning, forecasting, financial analysis, and expense management.
• Partner with Finance to manage annual planning cycles, investment requests, and long-range financial forecasts.
• Monitor expenditures and workforce investments to ensure alignment with strategic priorities and expected outcomes.
• Develop executive insights regarding budget performance, investment effectiveness, and resource utilization.
  
  

Workforce Strategy and Organizational Planning

• Lead workforce planning activities, including organizational design, location strategy, headcount planning, hiring priorities, and succession planning.
• Partner with Human Resources and Cybersecurity leaders to identify future talent needs and organizational capabilities.
• Develop workforce analytics and operational metrics to support leadership decision-making.
• Monitor organizational health and capacity to ensure alignment with strategic objectives.
  
  

Organizational Effectiveness and Continuous Improvement

• Drive operating model improvements, management disciplines, and organizational effectiveness initiatives across Cybersecurity.
• Establish metrics and reporting capabilities that improve transparency, accountability, and decision-making.
• Promote a culture of operational excellence, continuous improvement, collaboration, and accountability.
• Identify opportunities to streamline processes and improve efficiency across the organization.
  
  

Stakeholder Engagement

• Build strong partnerships across Technology, Operations, Risk Management, Finance, Human Resources, Corporate Communications, Legal, Compliance, and the business.
• Facilitate alignment between Cybersecurity priorities and broader enterprise objectives.
• Support executive engagement with industry groups, clients, regulators, and external stakeholders as appropriate.
  
  

Risk and Compliance Oversight

• Establish governance processes that identify, monitor, and escalate execution risks and organizational issues.
• Support compliance with applicable regulatory requirements, internal policies, and governance expectations.
• Reinforce a culture of accountability, ethical conduce and risk awareness throughout the organization.
  
  

Qualifications

• Minimum of 15 years of experience in cybersecurity, technology, strategy, business management, consulting, financial services, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience supporting senior executives and leading cross-functional strategic initiatives.
• Experience in organizational strategy, portfolio governance, workforce planning, financial management, and executive communications.
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity, technology, operational risk, and regulatory environments.
• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred.
  
  

Talents Needed For Success

• Executive presence and strategic thinking.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to synthesize complex information into clear recommendations and actions.
• Strong organizational leadership and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Financial and operational acumen.
• Portfolio and program governance expertise.
• Sound judgment and decision-making abilities.
• Ability to influence across organizational boundaries without direct authority.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, highly regulated environment.
  
  

The salary range is indicative for roles at the same level within DTCC across all US locations. Actual salary is determined based on the role, location, individual experience, skills, and other considerations. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.