Vaco Recruiter Services
Chief Information Security Officer – Banking & Financial Services
Vaco Recruiter Services, Memphis, Tennessee, us, 37544
Overview
Vaco is actively seeking a
Chief Information Security Officer – Banking & Financial Services
to support our client’s continued growth in Memphis. This is a unique opportunity to join a growing organization that is a leader in their field.
Responsibilities
Develop, implement, and oversee the enterprise-wide information security strategy, policies, and governance framework.
Lead the design, deployment, and monitoring of security protocols including intrusion detection, prevention, and incident response systems.
Ensure compliance with all relevant regulatory requirements and industry best practices.
Direct periodic audits, vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, and due diligence activities to identify and remediate risks.
Establish secure data governance and identity/access management practices across on-premise, cloud, and third-party BaaS environments.
Partner with technology and product teams to embed security into new fintech and core banking solutions from design through deployment.
Lead enterprise risk management programs, including threat modeling, business continuity planning, and disaster recovery.
Collaborate with regulators, auditors, and external examiners during compliance reviews and security assessments.
Develop and deliver enterprise security training, awareness programs, and incident response playbooks for staff.
Provide executive briefings on threat landscape, compliance posture, and security program maturity to the Board and C-suite.
Oversee vendor and third-party risk management to ensure compliance and security alignment in BaaS ecosystems.
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of emerging threats, technologies, and industry best practices in financial cybersecurity.
Qualifications
10+ years of progressive IT and cybersecurity experience, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role within the banking or financial sector.
Demonstrated success directing security posture across core banking, fintech, or BaaS environments.
Demonstrated knowledge of federal banking and financial regulations (FFIEC, GLBA, PCI-DSS, NIST, etc).
Experience with Jack Henry SilverLake or other core banking systems preferred.
Strong background in security operations, data protection, incident response, and risk management.
Familiarity with cloud security, digital identity management, and secure API/integration practices.
Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CISA, or CCISO strongly preferred.
Strategic thinker with the ability to balance security and compliance standards with strategic business innovation.
Excellent communication skills with the ability to interface with senior management, board members, regulators, and stakeholders.
Collaborative leader skilled at mentoring and building high-performing security teams.
Additional Details
Employment Type: Perm / Direct-Hire
Start Date: Immediate
Location: Memphis, TN
Target Total Compensation: $200k - $250k, based on skills and experience
Relocation: Assistance is available
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Chief Information Security Officer – Banking & Financial Services
to support our client’s continued growth in Memphis. This is a unique opportunity to join a growing organization that is a leader in their field.
Responsibilities
Develop, implement, and oversee the enterprise-wide information security strategy, policies, and governance framework.
Lead the design, deployment, and monitoring of security protocols including intrusion detection, prevention, and incident response systems.
Ensure compliance with all relevant regulatory requirements and industry best practices.
Direct periodic audits, vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, and due diligence activities to identify and remediate risks.
Establish secure data governance and identity/access management practices across on-premise, cloud, and third-party BaaS environments.
Partner with technology and product teams to embed security into new fintech and core banking solutions from design through deployment.
Lead enterprise risk management programs, including threat modeling, business continuity planning, and disaster recovery.
Collaborate with regulators, auditors, and external examiners during compliance reviews and security assessments.
Develop and deliver enterprise security training, awareness programs, and incident response playbooks for staff.
Provide executive briefings on threat landscape, compliance posture, and security program maturity to the Board and C-suite.
Oversee vendor and third-party risk management to ensure compliance and security alignment in BaaS ecosystems.
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of emerging threats, technologies, and industry best practices in financial cybersecurity.
Qualifications
10+ years of progressive IT and cybersecurity experience, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role within the banking or financial sector.
Demonstrated success directing security posture across core banking, fintech, or BaaS environments.
Demonstrated knowledge of federal banking and financial regulations (FFIEC, GLBA, PCI-DSS, NIST, etc).
Experience with Jack Henry SilverLake or other core banking systems preferred.
Strong background in security operations, data protection, incident response, and risk management.
Familiarity with cloud security, digital identity management, and secure API/integration practices.
Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CISA, or CCISO strongly preferred.
Strategic thinker with the ability to balance security and compliance standards with strategic business innovation.
Excellent communication skills with the ability to interface with senior management, board members, regulators, and stakeholders.
Collaborative leader skilled at mentoring and building high-performing security teams.
Additional Details
Employment Type: Perm / Direct-Hire
Start Date: Immediate
Location: Memphis, TN
Target Total Compensation: $200k - $250k, based on skills and experience
Relocation: Assistance is available
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