Cybersecurity Assessment Lead - Fintech & Banking Risk

Jobtailor; California (MO); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor seeks a senior cybersecurity and technology-risk professional to lead engagements for banks, fintechs, and payments providers. You will assess digital-asset custody, blockchain infrastructure, and API integrations while guiding project teams and client relationships.

Responsibilities include governance, incident response, and business continuity, with mentoring of junior staff and collaboration across teams to advance security capabilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a relevant field or professional experience.
• Industry certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CRISC or equivalent preferred.
• Experience in cybersecurity governance, risk management and controls.

Responsibilities

• Lead cybersecurity, technology-risk, and operational-resilience engagements for financial services clients.
• Evaluate digital assets, blockchain, stablecoins, tokenization, and Banking-as-a-Service implications.
• Assess third-party risk, incident response, and business continuity in client environments.
• Mentor junior professionals and develop security capabilities within the team.
• Manage engagements from planning through reporting, including scope, timelines, and budgets.
• Communicate risks and business implications to executives and client stakeholders.

Skills

Cybersecurity Governance

Technology Risk

Incident Response

Data Protection

Cloud Security

Blockchain Infra

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Professional Certifications (CISSP/CISM/CRISC)

Tools

Blockchain Platforms

Cryptographic Key Management

Wallet Infrastructure

APIs

Job description

Jobtailor seeks a senior cybersecurity and technology-risk professional to lead engagements for banks, fintechs, and payments providers. You will assess digital-asset custody, blockchain infrastructure, and API integrations while guiding project teams and client relationships.

Responsibilities include governance, incident response, and business continuity, with mentoring of junior staff and collaboration across teams to advance security capabilities.