Head of Cybersecurity Execution & Risk Oversight

Barclays; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Barclays in Wilmington, NC seeks a senior cybersecurity leader responsible for bridging business, technology, and security functions to protect information confidentiality, integrity and availability. You will lead complex, regulatory programs, communicate strategies to the C-suite, and drive risk-based decisions across a matrix of stakeholders.

The role requires deep cyber discipline, policy development, incident management leadership, and an ability to navigate evolving landscapes while

Qualifications

• Experience delivering large, regulated security projects end to end.
• Knowledge of cyber security, data security, IAM, and cryptography.
• Ability to translate high-level strategy into actionable designs.
• Excellent communication with C-suite and Board using data-driven messaging.
• Ability to operate in a matrix with multiple senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Serve as liaison between business, technology, and security to protect information.
• Lead risk assessments and implement mitigations across operations.
• Develop and enforce security policies aligned to risk framework.
• Manage security controls testing and monitoring across IT systems.
• Lead cybersecurity incident handling and escalation.
• Track emerging threats and advocate new security solutions.

Skills

Regulatory project leadership

Cybersecurity fundamentals

Executive communication

Matrix management

Adaptability

Stakeholder engagement

Operations management

Strategic leadership

Budgeting & resourcing

Regulatory compliance

Job description

Barclays in Wilmington, NC seeks a senior cybersecurity leader responsible for bridging business, technology, and security functions to protect information confidentiality, integrity and availability. You will lead complex, regulatory programs, communicate strategies to the C-suite, and drive risk-based decisions across a matrix of stakeholders.

The role requires deep cyber discipline, policy development, incident management leadership, and an ability to navigate evolving landscapes while