VP, Technology & Cybersecurity Governance

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We are seeking a highly experienced Vice President to lead our Technology Governance program and team reporting within the Cyber Security organization.  This role requires a strategic leader with proven experience in financial services to lead and uplift the governance program including owning the cyber program strategy, charter and associated metrics; building out a standard framework for governance alignment; uplifting policies, standards, and controls; establishing continuous control monitoring; and maintaining the risk taxonomy.  Seeking individuals with strong ability to partner, understand technology and cybersecurity with a passion for governance, communicate and challenge technology and cybersecurity subject matter experts, and operate within a high-growth innovative environment.

Develop a governance program strategy and revise associated execution plans, operating model and KPIs Uplift the cyber program strategy, charter, and associated metrics; define program accountability across the enterprise and advisor communities including our presence in India and recent acquisitions Confirm program framework to include industry, regulatory and audit testing requirements; align and assess policy and standard population to identify gaps and opportunities for improvement including global governance.  Establish traceability based on the standard framework for policies, standards, controls, risks leveraging available tools and resources including automation Take accountability for remediation items tied to governance findings, such as documentation or control gaps Lead the control monitoring project including refine strategy, roadmap, use cases, and action plans to demonstrate time and risk reduction Collaborate across Technology Governance Risk and Controls organization, Business Information Security Officers, Enterprise Risk Management, Internal Audit, technology and cybersecurity subject matter experts Maintain regulatory requirements such as annual policy and standard reviews, and established enterprise standards and processes (e.g., enterprise policy templates) Provide consultation relative to shifting landscape and impact on governance (e.g., AI standards) Lead, mentor, and manage a team providing oversight and quality assurance What are we looking for? We’re looking for strong collaborators who deliver exceptional client experiences and thrive in fast-paced, team-oriented environments. Our ideal candidates pursue greatness, act with integrity, and are driven to help our clients succeed. We value those who embrace creativity, continuous improvement, and contribute to a culture where we win together and create and share joy in our work.

8+ years of experience successfully operating in a governance leadership role within cybersecurity and technology for a highly regulated financial services firm 5+ years articulating, driving and measuring successful development or transformation in technology and cybersecurity 5+ years partnering across business lines and the 3rd LOD, influencing outcomes to meet governance, security, risk, regulatory and business objectives.  Core Competencies: Leading by example, “pulling up your sleeves” and going in deep to successfully build out and execute against established plans Strong understanding of what a good governance program looks like Strong interpersonal and presentation skills, with the ability to communicate complex technical concepts to business stakeholders Strong project management, prioritization, and organizational