Remote CISO - Information Security & Risk Leadership

Affirm; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Remote; USD 267,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% subsidized medical coverage

Flexible Spending Wallets for technology and lifestyle expenses

Competitive vacation and holiday schedules

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Job summary

A leading financial technology firm is seeking a Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) to oversee the establishment and leadership of its information security and cybersecurity programs. The CISO will design a comprehensive security framework, manage third-party risks and ensure compliance with regulatory standards. This role requires over a decade of experience in information security and a strong background in managing risks and compliance in a financial context. The firm offers competitive compensation including remote work flexibility.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of information security and technology risk management experience, with at least 5 years in a leadership capacity at a regulated financial institution or Fintech.
• Demonstrated experience designing and implementing information security programs compliant with FDIC and FFIEC standards.
• Proven ability to communicate complex technical topics to executive leadership and regulators.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of information security governance and technical controls.
• Establish and manage a threat monitoring and detection capability.
• Build and document the Bank’s information security program as part of the de novo application process.

Skills

Information Security Management

Cybersecurity

Risk Management

Incident Response

Leadership

Communication

Education

10+ years in information security

Leadership experience at financial institution

Tools

Cybersecurity frameworks (FDIC, FFIEC)

Cloud security tools

Job description

A leading financial technology firm is seeking a Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) to oversee the establishment and leadership of its information security and cybersecurity programs. The CISO will design a comprehensive security framework, manage third-party risks and ensure compliance with regulatory standards. This role requires over a decade of experience in information security and a strong background in managing risks and compliance in a financial context. The firm offers competitive compensation including remote work flexibility.