Field CISO, Head of Client Security Assurance at Broadridge – New York | Jobyssey

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We are seeking a Field CISO - Senior Cyber Security Leader to serve as the external face of our security program to our most strategic and demanding clients. This individual will engage directly with CISOs, Chief Risk Officers, third-party risk teams, and procurement leaders at large financial institutions to articulate our security posture, governance model, control environment, and compliance strategy.

This is a commercial, consultative, and relationship-driven role. You will not own or operate internal security controls. Instead, you will translate our security program into client confidence, helping our Sales and Account Management teams win and retain business by demonstrating that our security capabilities meet the rigorous expectations of the world's largest financial services firms.

You will serve as a trusted advisor both externally (to clients) and internally (to Sales, Product, Legal, and Security leadership), ensuring that our security narrative is accurate, compelling, and aligned with market expectations.

Key Responsibilities

Serve as the primary senior security representative in executive-level client engagements, including CISO-to-CISO discussions, board-level briefings, and strategic account reviews.

Lead client-facing discussions on our security governance framework, risk management approach, regulatory compliance posture (SOC 2, ISO 27001, PCI DSS, DORA, GDPR, etc.), and control environment.

Support the sales cycle by participating in finalist presentations, security deep-dives, and due diligence escalations for strategic and enterprise deals.

Partner with Account Management to maintain and strengthen security trust with existing clients, particularly during renewals, expansions, and regulatory-driven reassessments.

Provide strategic input to internal Security, Product, and Compliance teams on client expectations, emerging regulatory trends, and competitive positioning related to security.

Act as an escalation point for complex or sensitive client security concerns that cannot be resolved at the working level.

Represent the company at industry events, client advisory boards, and financial services security forums.

Collaborate with Marketing and Sales Enablement to develop thought leadership content, security whitepapers, and client-facing collateral.

Advise internal stakeholders on how to position security investments and roadmap items in the context of client demand and market differentiation.

What This Role Is Explicitly NOT Responsible For

Owning, implementing, or operating internal security controls

Managing SOC operations, incident response, vulnerability management, or penetration testing

Making policy decisions or owning the security risk register

Managing IAM, cloud security architecture, or application security engineering

Carrying a sales quota or closing deals

Line management of the internal security organization

Required Qualifications

15+ years of experience in information security, cyber risk, or security governance, with at least 5 years in a client-facing, advisory, or field-level security role

Demonstrated experience engaging with CISOs, CROs, and senior risk/compliance stakeholders at large financial institutions

Deep familiarity with third-party risk management frameworks, security due diligence processes, and vendor assessment methodologies used by banks, asset managers, insurers, and capital markets firms

Strong working knowledge of relevant standards and regulations: SOC 2, ISO 27001/27002, NIST CSF, PCI DSS, SWIFT CSP, DORA, GDPR, and financial services regulatory expectations (OCC, FCA, MAS, etc.)

Ability to communicate complex security topics clearly and credibly to both technical and executive audiences

Experience in fintech, financial services technology, payments, capital markets technology, or a similarly regulated technology environment

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (Computer Science, Information Security, Risk Management, or equivalent experience)

Preferred Qualifications

CISSP, CISM, CRISC, or equivalent certification

Previous CISO, Deputy CISO, or Head of Security role (operational background is valued, but this role does not carry operational responsibility)

Experience at a company that has undergone SOC 2 Type II, ISO 27001 certification, or PCI DSS validation

Familiarity with cloud security posture (AWS, Azure, GCP) at a conceptual/governance level

Experience supporting IPO readiness, M&A due diligence, or large-scale enterprise client onboarding from a security perspective

Public speaking, industry panel, or published thought leadership experience

Ideal Background / Profile

The ideal candidate has held a senior security leadership role (CISO, VP Security, Head of GRC) and has transitioned—or wants to transition—into a client-facing, strategic advisory capacity. They are energized by client engagement, trusted by executives, and credible with technical security practitioners. They understand the commercial value of security trust and can bridge the gap between a security program and a sales process without compromising integrity.

Core Competencies

Executive presence and communication

Security governance and risk articulation

Client relationship management at C-level

Commercial awareness and deal support instincts

Cross-functional collaboration (Sales, Legal, Product, Security)

Regulatory and compliance fluency across jurisdictions

Strategic thinking and market awareness

Ability to simplify complexity without losing accuracy

Salary range $280,000.00- $300,000.00. Bonus Eligible.

Broadridge considers various factors when evaluating a candidate's final salary including, but not limited to, relevant experience, skills, and education.

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We recognize that ensuring our long-term success means creating an environment where everyone is welcome, where everyone's strengths are valued, and where everyone can perform at their best. Broadridge provides equal employment opportunities to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, and pregnancy), marital status, national origin, ethnic origin, age, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, and other protected characteristics protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

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