Cybersecurity Director, Financial Services Transformation

Accenture PLC; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 123,000 - 292,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture is seeking a Cybersecurity Director to lead complex information security engagements in the Financial Services sector. You will provide subject matter expertise, guide project delivery, and interface with client security stakeholders, business leaders, and Accenture experts.

You will work with an industry team to shape secure, resilient solutions for banking, capital markets, and insurance while managing large-scale transformation programs and cross‑functional teams.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in cybersecurity, including deep expertise in cybersecurity in financial services (regulatory requirements and industry frameworks).
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience (minimum 12 years). If Associate’s Degree, minimum 6 years of work experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage complex information security engagements for Financial Services clients.
• Provide cybersecurity SME input and drive project delivery as primary client-facing contact.
• Oversee large transformation programs focused on secure environments, threat detection modernization, and identity management.

Skills

Cybersecurity leadership

Financial services cyber

Client engagement

Regulatory knowledge

C-suite advisory

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Accenture is seeking a Cybersecurity Director to lead complex information security engagements in the Financial Services sector. You will provide subject matter expertise, guide project delivery, and interface with client security stakeholders, business leaders, and Accenture experts.

You will work with an industry team to shape secure, resilient solutions for banking, capital markets, and insurance while managing large-scale transformation programs and cross‑functional teams.