Wealthspire is hiring a Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) to define and execute our enterprise cybersecurity and information risk strategy. In this role, you will ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of firm and client data while enabling business growth, regulatory compliance, and technology innovation.
What You'll Do
- Develop and execute the firm's enterprise cybersecurity strategy, roadmap, and governance framework aligned with business objectives.
- Establish and maintain cybersecurity policies, standards, and control frameworks in accordance with regulatory and industry standards, including SEC, FINRA, SOC 2, NIST, and ISO.
- Serve as the executive leader responsible for the firm's enterprise cybersecurity risk management program.
- Lead the identification, assessment, and mitigation of cybersecurity risks across applications, infrastructure, data platforms, and third-party vendors.
- Direct enterprise incident response planning, crisis management procedures, and cyber event readiness.
- Oversee vulnerability management, threat intelligence, and proactive risk monitoring programs.
- Partner with Legal and Compliance teams to support regulatory examinations, cybersecurity assessments, and external audits.
- Ensure alignment with SEC cybersecurity expectations and evolving financial services regulatory requirements and industry best practices.
- Provide strategic oversight of security architecture, engineering, monitoring, and incident response operations.
- Ensure secure technology architecture across cloud platforms, SaaS environments, enterprise systems, and data infrastructure.
- Serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership and the board of directors on cybersecurity risks, threat landscape, and organizational security posture.
- Champion enterprise-wide security awareness and promote a culture of cybersecurity accountability across the organization.
What We're Looking For
- 15+ years in cybersecurity leadership roles or equivalent knowledge and experience.
- Experience leading security programs within financial services, wealth management, or regulated environments.
- Deep knowledge of cloud security, identity management, artificial intelligence governance, and security operations.
- Experience with regulatory frameworks (SEC, FINRA, SOC2, NIST).
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
Team & Environment
You will partner closely with executive leadership, legal, compliance, and technology teams within a collaborative culture built on a steadfast commitment to putting people first.
Benefits & Compensation
- Compensation range: $195,000 – $250,000.
- Competitive salary.
- PTO & paid holidays.
- 401(k) with company match.
Wealthspire is an inclusive Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
