Strategic Head of Risk & InfoSec – Fintech, Remote

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

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.