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IPC Systems lists this Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) opportunity in new york, New York. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) Department: Information Technology & Security Chief Technology Officer Role Type: Hybrid, Full-Time
-- IPC is a global fintech company delivering cloud-based trading communications and managed connectivity solutions to financial institutions worldwide. Our technology helps clients navigate regulatory change, maintain market access, and improve operational efficiency across global financial markets. The Information Security function protects IPC's mission-critical trading communications and cloud connectivity platforms, including Connexus, Unigy/Unigy Next, and IPC One, supporting Tier 1 banks, broker-dealers, exchanges, and asset managers globally. Based in New York, this role leads security teams across EMEA and APAC and partners closely with Engineering, Product, Legal, Compliance, Risk, Sales, Customer Success, and external security providers. As CISO, you will lead IPC's global information security and technology risk strategy, protecting products, corporate systems, and client data across a hybrid multi-cloud environment. You will serve as IPC's executive security leader, engaging with the Board, executive team, regulators, clients, and insurers. You will translate cyber risk into business impact, strengthen governance and resilience, embed security into product and engineering delivery, oversee third-party risk, and guide the secure adoption of AI while supporting business growth and client trust.
-- Strategy, governance & cyber-risk quantification
Develop and evolve IPC's security and technology risk program, translating cyber risk into business impact, financial exposure, and investment priorities.
Provide regular reporting on security strategy, risk, compliance, incidents, resilience, and investment recommendations.
Client trust & commercial enablement
Policy & standards
Establish and maintain policies covering data protection, access management, secure development, AI governance, resilience, and third-party risk.
Regulatory & compliance leadership
Define security standards across cloud, network, application, identity, and container environments while promoting secure-by-design development.
Oversee threat intelligence, vulnerability management, patching, and security monitoring capabilities.
Third-, fourth-party & concentration risk
Manage security risks across vendors, cloud providers, outsourcing partners, and managed security services.
Cyber insurance & incident economics
Partner with Legal, Finance, and Risk on cyber insurance, incident preparedness, and external response capabilities.
Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience).
Proven experience as a CISO or senior information security leader. Strong expertise in network, application, identity, cloud, and container security, including AWS and Azure. Experience leading major security incidents and engaging with regulators, clients, and legal teams. Expertise in threat intelligence, vulnerability management, risk assessment, and third-party risk management. Knowledge of regulatory and audit frameworks including FINRA, NYDFS, DORA, GDPR, ISO 27001, and SOC 2. Strong executive presence and Board-level communication skills.
-- Advanced degree in Cybersecurity, Information Systems, Business, or related field. Experience securing cloud-native, SaaS, communications, or mission-critical platforms. Experience in private equity-backed, global, or transformation-focused organizations. Knowledge of DevSecOps, CI/CD security, software supply-chain security, and policy-as-code. Experience with cyber-risk quantification, cyber insurance, and crisis management. Competitive salary and bonus
Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Employer-paid life and disability insurance
Flexible PTO and paid holidays
Tuition reimbursement
Certification bonus program
IPC University learning platform
IPC operates a hybrid work model, with employees typically spending approximately 60% of their time in the office and 40% remotely, subject to role and business requirements.
Worksite address
new york, NY, 10001, US
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