Manager -Regional Information Security Officer NAFTA

Taleo; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary & annual bonus

15 corporate holidays

Employee Lease Program

Medical, dental & vision insurance

Family leave programs

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Mercedes-Benz Financial Services is seeking a Manager - Regional Information Security Officer for the NAFTA region. The role leads the Information Security Team within the Americas, ensuring secure, compliant operations and governance of cloud and AI platforms.

You will align with global security standards and risk appetite, advising senior leadership on threats and investments. The ISO will partner across BISOs, ISAs, IT, Compliance, Legal and corporate security to embed secure-by-design

Responsibilities

• Strategic Cybersecurity Leadership: Develop and lead the enterprise-wide cybersecurity strategy aligned with business objectives and evolving threat landscapes.
• Governance, Policy & Compliance Management: Define, maintain, and enforce cybersecurity policies, standards, procedures, and architectural principles.
• Cybersecurity Program Oversight: Manage the implementation and continuous improvement of the enterprise information-security program.
• Operational Security & Incident Response: Identify, track, and remediate vulnerabilities, audit findings, and operational security gaps.
• Collaboration with Global, Regional & Local Security Stakeholders: Collaborate with Global Cyber Security to ensure alignment with global security strategies.

Job description

Job Description - Manager -Regional Information Security Officer NAFTA (MER00047YP)

Manager -Regional Information Security Officer NAFTA Group : Mercedes-Benz Group AG

Description

About Us:

Who is Mercedes-Benz Financial Services?
Mercedes-Benz Financial Services, part of the global company Mercedes-Benz Mobility AG is the captive financing and mobility solutions company of the global luxury automobile manufacturer, Mercedes-Benz AG. We offer a comprehensive range of automotive financial and insurance products that make it easy for our customers to drive their dream Mercedes-Benz vehicle.
Why work at Mercedes-Benz Financial Services?
Working at Mercedes-Benz Financial Services is more than a job - it's an opportunity to join an innovative team where you are valued for your contributions. As an employee, you will experience career development in a positive, employee-centric environment. We're a global company that not only offers best-in-class products to our customers but also best-in-class benefits to our employees. Our employees experience a comfortable, friendly environment and relaxed, inclusive culture.

When working at Mercedes-Benz Financial Services, you will enjoy a comprehensive and amenity-rich benefits package offering something for every employee at each stage of their life.

As a new employee, you will have the opportunity to take advantage of the following benefits that go beyond - beginning day one:

Get Rewarded! Competitive salary plus an annual bonus based on company performance and/or personal yearly performance

Need a vacation? How about just some time for YOU! In addition to our vacation time, you'll receive fifteen (15) additional corporate holidays, which will allow you to celebrate religious holidays or escape to the spa! Designed to be flexible, we let you decide which days are most important to you!

Ride in Style - All employees are eligible to participate in the Mercedes-Benz Employee Lease Program

We want you to be healthy!Outstanding medical, dental, and vision insurance, employer-paid short and long term disability plus on-site exercise facilities

Is your family growing?Enjoy generous paid Family Leave Programs- Six Weeks for New Parents; Adoption Expense Reimbursement Programs - up to $6k per child

Want to go back to school?Tuition Assistance Scholar Program - receive up to $8k in vouchers to complete business-related coursework

• $8k for graduate

Job Overview:

Assure fulfillment of the Regional Information Security Officer (RISO) line function and lead the Information Security Team within the Mercedes Benz Financial Services Americas organization. The ISO works closely with the global Cybersecurity team and supports business units or areas in identifying and mitigating information security risks and contributes to corporate information security initiatives. The ISO is accountable for the implementation and continuous improvement of information security within the respective business unit or area. Additionally, the role is responsible for securing and governing cloud and AI platforms , ensuring resilient architecture, compliant data usage, and trusted deployment of AI capabilities across the organization.

In addition, the ISO provides strategic direction for cybersecurity initiatives, ensuring they align with Mercedes-Benz’s global security standards, regulatory frameworks such as A22.1 and Regulations for Information Security (RISE 2.0), and the organization’s overall risk appetite. The ISO acts as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, offering insights on emerging threats, security-related business impacts, and required investments to maintain resilience.

The role also plays a key part in fostering a culture of security awareness across all business units. This includes partnering closely with BISOs, ISAs, IT, Compliance, Legal, and broader corporate security functions to embed secure-by-design practices into systems, processes, and projects. By enabling transparency, continuity, and cross-functional collaboration, the ISO ensures Mercedes-Benz operations remain secure, compliant, and prepared for evolving cyber risks.

Responsibilities:

Strategic Cybersecurity Leadership

• Develop and lead the enterprise-wide cybersecurity strategy aligned with business objectives and evolving threat landscapes.
• Drive continuous improvement of cybersecurity maturity by assessing posture, identifying gaps, and leading remediation initiatives.
• Advise senior leadership on cyber risks, emerging threats, regulatory impacts, and required investments.

Governance, Policy & Compliance Management

• Define, maintain, and enforce cybersecurity policies, standards, procedures, and architectural principles.
• Ensure compliance with A22, Regulations for Information Security (RISE), ISO/IEC 27000, GDPR, CCPA, and other applicable regulations.
• Oversee risk management programs, including risk identification, assessment, prioritization, and mitigation.
• Govern the secure and ethical adoption of AI and emerging technologies across the enterprise.
• Manage exceptions, deviations, and escalations related to non-compliance with security or privacy requirements.

Cybersecurity Program Oversight

• Manage the implementation and continuous improvement of the enterprise information-security program.
• Evaluate organizational security maturity and deliver structured improvement plans.
• Embed a security-first culture through awareness, education, and shift-left practices.
• Integrate Security-by-Design and DevSecOps principles across the SDLC for secure code development.

Operational Security & Incident Response

• Identify, track, and remediate vulnerabilities, audit findings, and operational security gaps.
• Ensure alignment with RISE requirements and contribute feedback for global improvements.
• Support incident-response activities including triage, containment, remediation, and lessons learned.
• Conduct Cyber Security Assessments and support internal/external audits.

Collaboration with Global, Regional & Local Security Stakeholders

• Collaborate with Global Cyber Security (GCS) to ensure alignment with global security strategies and