Cybersecurity Director, Financial Services

Accenture PLC; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 133,000 - 338,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Life and disability coverage

401(k) plan with matching

Job summary

Accenture is seeking a Cybersecurity Director to lead and manage complex information security engagements across financial services. You will provide expert cybersecurity guidance, drive project delivery, and interface with client executives and stakeholders to shape secure transformations.

Travel may be required (25%–100%), with opportunity to collaborate across Accenture Cybersecurity and industry teams to deliver secure, resilient solutions for banking, capital markets, and insurance.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in cybersecurity, including in financial services (regulatory requirements and industry frameworks).
• Excellent written and oral communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to interact with C-level executives and translate security into business terms.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage complex information security engagements.
• Provide cybersecurity subject matter expertise and drive project delivery as primary contact.
• Oversee initiatives with client stakeholders and Accenture domain experts; mentor junior staff.

Skills

Consulting experience

AI security

Security risk management

Executive communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Accenture is seeking a Cybersecurity Director to lead and manage complex information security engagements across financial services. You will provide expert cybersecurity guidance, drive project delivery, and interface with client executives and stakeholders to shape secure transformations.

Travel may be required (25%–100%), with opportunity to collaborate across Accenture Cybersecurity and industry teams to deliver secure, resilient solutions for banking, capital markets, and insurance.