Senior VP, Information Security & Risk Oversight

Bridgewater Bank; Saint Louis Park (MN); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Bridgewater Bank is seeking an experienced Vice President, Information Security Officer to lead information security, business continuity, incident response, and third-party risk programs. The role partners with the Chief Risk Officer and requires collaboration with leaders across business lines to identify, assess, monitor, and mitigate cybersecurity risks. The position offers a hybrid work model in Minnesota with a competitive base pay and discretionary incentive.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in information security, technology, finance, or a related field.
• 7+ years of information security, cybersecurity, technology, or IT audit experience in banking, financial services, or a regulated industry.
• Experience owning or overseeing an information security program, risk assessments, control design, and assurance monitoring.
• Knowledge of technology platforms, IAM, data protection, vulnerability management, security ops, incident response, and cyber resilience.
• Ability to translate security issues into clear business/risk recommendations.
• Proven ability to present cybersecurity risk matters to Boards and senior management.
• Experience with regulators or external auditors on information security matters.
• Excellent communication skills and attention to detail.
• CISSP, CISA, CISM, CRISC, or equivalent certification.

Responsibilities

• Partner with CRO and CTO to strengthen governance of information security, business continuity, and third-party risk.
• Create information security risk assessments and propose scalable improvements.
• Coordinate data governance and cybersecurity controls with business leaders.
• Manage incident response plan and communications to stakeholders.
• Oversee data governance, retention, and privacy laws related to information security.
• Oversee third-party risk reviews including SOCs and vendor assessments.
• Develop metrics and indicators for information security and business continuity readiness.
• Administer information security awareness and training program.
• Serve as liaison for regulatory examinations and audits, maintaining documentation.

Skills

Information security

Risk management

Stakeholder communication

Regulatory liaison

Leadership

Vendor management

Incident response

Data governance

Education

Bachelor's degree in information security

CISSP/CISA/CISM/CRISC certification

Tools

IAM systems

Security monitoring tools

Vulnerability scanners

Job description

Bridgewater Bank is seeking an experienced Vice President, Information Security Officer to lead information security, business continuity, incident response, and third-party risk programs. The role partners with the Chief Risk Officer and requires collaboration with leaders across business lines to identify, assess, monitor, and mitigate cybersecurity risks. The position offers a hybrid work model in Minnesota with a competitive base pay and discretionary incentive.