Head of Rick and Information Security

Randstad Digital Americas; New York (NY); Remote; USD 248,000 - 303,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad Digital Americas seeks a senior executive to oversee risk and information security as a single point of contact. This role consolidates risk and technology functions across four business units.

The incumbent will manage approx. 15 professionals, partner with procurement and third-party vendors, and present to the board during quarterly risk and audit committee meetings, driving a pro-business risk posture.

Qualifications

• Deep expertise in operational risk, audit knowledge, and the fintech space.
• Strong familiarity with regulatory frameworks relevant to fintech.
• Candidates must be adaptable; those from traditional banking may face a learning curve in fintech priorities.
• Must thrive under a leadership style that values autonomy over micromanagement.

Responsibilities

• Conduct a risk assessment of people, processes, and technology across multiple business units within the first 30, 60, and 90 days.
• Directly manage the CISO and Risk Management leaders, overseeing an organization of ~15 people.
• Collaborate with internal procurement and third-party vendor management on client questionnaires.
• Present to board members during quarterly risk and audit committee meetings without creating roadblocks.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking a senior executive to serve as the single point of contact overseeing both the risk and information security organizations. This role will consolidate risk and technology functions across four business units.

Job Summary

We are seeking a senior executive to serve as the single point of contact overseeing both the risk and information security organizations. This role will consolidate risk and technology functions across four business units.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct a risk assessment of people, processes, and technology across 3 business units during the first 30, 60, and 90 days.

Serve as the direct manager to the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) and Risk Management leaders and oversee an organization of roughly 15 people.

Work in partnership with internal procurement and third-party vendor management on the completion of client questionnaires.

Act as a client-facing, pro-business leader who can effectively present to board members during quarterly risk and audit committee meetings without acting as an unnecessary roadblock.

Qualifications & Experience

Deep expertise in operational risk, audit knowledge, and the financial technology (fintech) space.

Strong familiarity with regulatory frameworks relevant to fintech.

Candidates must be adaptable; those coming directly from large traditional banking institutions may face a steep learning curve regarding fintech priorities.

Must be capable of thriving under a supportive, high-expectation-driven leadership style that values autonomy over micromanagement.

location: Telecommute

job type: Permanent

salary: $0 - 275,000 per year

work hours: 9am to 5pm

education: Bachelors

Responsibilities

We are seeking a senior executive to serve as the single point of contact overseeing both the risk and information security organizations. This role will consolidate risk and technology functions across four business units.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct a risk assessment of people, processes, and technology across 3 business units during the first 30, 60, and 90 days.
• Serve as the direct manager to the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) and Risk Management leaders and oversee an organization of roughly 15 people.
• Work in partnership with internal procurement and third-party vendor management on the completion of client questionnaires.
• Act as a client-facing, pro-business leader who can effectively present to board members during quarterly risk and audit committee meetings without acting as an unnecessary roadblock.

Qualifications & Experience

• Deep expertise in operational risk, audit knowledge, and the financial technology (fintech) space.
• Strong familiarity with regulatory frameworks relevant to fintech.
• Candidates must be adaptable; those coming directly from large traditional banking institutions may face a steep learning curve regarding fintech priorities.
• Must be capable of thriving under a supportive, high-expectation-driven leadership style that values autonomy over micromanagement.

Qualifications

Must haves:

7+ years in a leadership role in Fintech overseeing risk and info sec

pro-business

client facing and experience interacting with the board

experience with risk management assessment in an org with multiple business units

experience with regulatory agencies, SEC, FINRA

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Randstad Digital, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants.

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad Digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

• medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings
• short-term disability
• and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility)

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.

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