LPL Financial
Principal, Business Information Security Officer (BISO)
LPL Financial, Austin, Texas, us, 78716
Principal, Business Information Security Officer (BISO)
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Job Overview The Principal, Business Information Security Officer (BISO) plays a crucial role in ensuring the secure evolution of LPL Financial’s product portfolio. Aligned with specific executives across the business, this role is responsible for harmonizing the business unit’s cybersecurity strategy with the overall corporate cybersecurity strategy. The BISO drives risk remediation, educates business unit members on operationalizing cybersecurity policies and procedures, and serves as the primary interface point for the unit. They become the domain’s cybersecurity subject‑matter expert and report back to the broader cybersecurity team on strategic direction.
Responsibilities
Act as the primary InfoSec liaison for Product, Business, and Technology Leadership, ensuring security integration into business strategies.
Serve as the primary point of contact for the assigned business unit.
Drive security‑related change management, ensuring transparent communication with advisors and key stakeholders.
Provide technical and business guidance on cybersecurity risk, including application security (OWASP), cloud security (AWS/Azure), and IAM principles.
Facilitate risk‑adjusted security exception management, supporting product leaders in remediation efforts.
Collaborate with security and product teams to reduce friction and improve alignment between InfoSec practices and business goals.
Understand cybersecurity objectives and assist business leaders with resource planning.
Offer executive‑level reporting on security posture and risk‑management efforts.
What We Are Looking For We seek innovative, strategic thinkers who thrive in fast‑paced environments, are highly collaborative, and can translate complex security concepts for executive and non‑executive audiences.
Requirements
7+ years of cybersecurity risk management experience, including identification, synthesis, and remediation strategies.
Strong knowledge of NIST CSF 2.0 and other industry security frameworks.
Extensive experience working in a matrix reporting model, supporting both operational and transformational cybersecurity initiatives.
Executive presence with a proven ability to engage stakeholders, influence decision‑making, and communicate security strategies effectively.
Technical expertise across cloud security (AWS/Azure), DevSecOps, application security, and secure data‑handling processes.
Preferences
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.
10+ years in cybersecurity, risk management, or security program management.
Strong relationship‑building and cross‑functional collaboration skills.
Certifications such as CISSP, GIAC, CCSP, or other cloud security credentials.
Experience in Agile security methodologies and understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
Practical offensive security experience such as penetration testing or red teaming.
Pay Range $143,100 – $238,500 per year. Actual base salary varies based on relevant skill, prior experience, education, peer comparison, and geographic location. Total rewards include 401(k) matching, health benefits, employee stock options, paid time off, volunteer time off, and more.
Company Overview LPL Financial Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: LPLA) is one of the fastest‑growing wealth‑management firms in the U.S., supporting over 29,000 financial advisors and approximately 1,100 financial institutions. The firm provides a wide range of advisor affiliation models, investment solutions, fintech tools, and practice‑management services, empowering advisors and institutions to run thriving businesses.
Join LPL Financial At LPL Financial, we believe that everyone deserves objective financial guidance. As the nation’s leading independent broker‑dealer, we offer an integrated platform of cutting‑edge technology, brokerage, and investment advisor services. Join the LPL team and help us turn life’s aspirations into financial realities.
Information on Interviews LPL will only communicate with a job applicant directly from an @lplfinancial.com email address and will never conduct an interview online or in a chatroom forum. During an interview, LPL will not request any form of payment from the applicant, or information regarding an applicant’s bank or credit card. For questions about the application process, please contact LPL’s Human Resources Solutions Center at (855) 575‑6947.
Principals only. EOE.
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Job Overview The Principal, Business Information Security Officer (BISO) plays a crucial role in ensuring the secure evolution of LPL Financial’s product portfolio. Aligned with specific executives across the business, this role is responsible for harmonizing the business unit’s cybersecurity strategy with the overall corporate cybersecurity strategy. The BISO drives risk remediation, educates business unit members on operationalizing cybersecurity policies and procedures, and serves as the primary interface point for the unit. They become the domain’s cybersecurity subject‑matter expert and report back to the broader cybersecurity team on strategic direction.
Responsibilities
Act as the primary InfoSec liaison for Product, Business, and Technology Leadership, ensuring security integration into business strategies.
Serve as the primary point of contact for the assigned business unit.
Drive security‑related change management, ensuring transparent communication with advisors and key stakeholders.
Provide technical and business guidance on cybersecurity risk, including application security (OWASP), cloud security (AWS/Azure), and IAM principles.
Facilitate risk‑adjusted security exception management, supporting product leaders in remediation efforts.
Collaborate with security and product teams to reduce friction and improve alignment between InfoSec practices and business goals.
Understand cybersecurity objectives and assist business leaders with resource planning.
Offer executive‑level reporting on security posture and risk‑management efforts.
What We Are Looking For We seek innovative, strategic thinkers who thrive in fast‑paced environments, are highly collaborative, and can translate complex security concepts for executive and non‑executive audiences.
Requirements
7+ years of cybersecurity risk management experience, including identification, synthesis, and remediation strategies.
Strong knowledge of NIST CSF 2.0 and other industry security frameworks.
Extensive experience working in a matrix reporting model, supporting both operational and transformational cybersecurity initiatives.
Executive presence with a proven ability to engage stakeholders, influence decision‑making, and communicate security strategies effectively.
Technical expertise across cloud security (AWS/Azure), DevSecOps, application security, and secure data‑handling processes.
Preferences
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.
10+ years in cybersecurity, risk management, or security program management.
Strong relationship‑building and cross‑functional collaboration skills.
Certifications such as CISSP, GIAC, CCSP, or other cloud security credentials.
Experience in Agile security methodologies and understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
Practical offensive security experience such as penetration testing or red teaming.
Pay Range $143,100 – $238,500 per year. Actual base salary varies based on relevant skill, prior experience, education, peer comparison, and geographic location. Total rewards include 401(k) matching, health benefits, employee stock options, paid time off, volunteer time off, and more.
Company Overview LPL Financial Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: LPLA) is one of the fastest‑growing wealth‑management firms in the U.S., supporting over 29,000 financial advisors and approximately 1,100 financial institutions. The firm provides a wide range of advisor affiliation models, investment solutions, fintech tools, and practice‑management services, empowering advisors and institutions to run thriving businesses.
Join LPL Financial At LPL Financial, we believe that everyone deserves objective financial guidance. As the nation’s leading independent broker‑dealer, we offer an integrated platform of cutting‑edge technology, brokerage, and investment advisor services. Join the LPL team and help us turn life’s aspirations into financial realities.
Information on Interviews LPL will only communicate with a job applicant directly from an @lplfinancial.com email address and will never conduct an interview online or in a chatroom forum. During an interview, LPL will not request any form of payment from the applicant, or information regarding an applicant’s bank or credit card. For questions about the application process, please contact LPL’s Human Resources Solutions Center at (855) 575‑6947.
Principals only. EOE.
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