Field CISO, Head of Client Security Assurance

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)

Requirements

• 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 wan

Additional Information

At Broadridge, we've built a culture where the highest goal is to empower others to accomplish more. If you're passionate about developing your career, while helping others along the way, come join the Broadridge team. 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.

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