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Head of Rick and Information Security

Job in Troy, Rensselaer County, New York, 12183, USA
Listing for: Randstad Digital Americas
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-10-31
Job specializations:
  • IT/Tech
    IT Consultant, Information Security & Data Protection, IT Project Manager, Cybersecurity
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 248000 - 303000 USD Yearly USD 248000.00 303000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Job Summary

We are seeking a senior executive to serve as the single point of contact overseeing both the risk and information security organizations. This role will consolidate risk and technology functions across four business units.

Job Summary

We are seeking a senior executive to serve as the single point of contact overseeing both the risk and information security organizations. This role will consolidate risk and technology functions across four business units.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct a risk assessment of people, processes, and technology across 3 business units during the first 30, 60, and 90 days.

Serve as the direct manager to the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) and Risk Management leaders and oversee an organization of roughly 15 people.

Work in partnership with internal procurement and third-party vendor management on the completion of client questionnaires.

Act as a client-facing, pro-business leader who can effectively present to board members during quarterly risk and audit committee meetings without acting as an unnecessary roadblock.

Qualifications & Experience

Deep expertise in operational risk, audit knowledge, and the financial technology (fintech) space.

Strong familiarity with regulatory frameworks relevant to fintech.

Candidates must be adaptable; those coming directly from large traditional banking institutions may face a steep learning curve regarding fintech priorities.

Must be capable of thriving under a supportive, high-expectation-driven leadership style that values autonomy over micromanagement.

location:
Telecommute

job type:
Permanent

salary: $ per year

work hours: 9am to 5pm

education:
Bachelors

Responsibilities

We are seeking a senior executive to serve as the single point of contact overseeing both the risk and information security organizations. This role will consolidate risk and technology functions across four business units.

Key Responsibilities
  • Conduct a risk assessment of people, processes, and technology across 3 business units during the first 30, 60, and 90 days.
  • Serve as the direct manager to the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) and Risk Management leaders and oversee an organization of roughly 15 people.
  • Work in partnership with internal procurement and third-party vendor management on the completion of client questionnaires.
  • Act as a client-facing, pro-business leader who can effectively present to board members during quarterly risk and audit committee meetings without acting as an unnecessary roadblock.
Qualifications & Experience
  • Deep expertise in operational risk, audit knowledge, and the financial technology (fintech) space.
  • Strong familiarity with regulatory frameworks relevant to fintech.
  • Candidates must be adaptable; those coming directly from large traditional banking institutions may face a steep learning curve regarding fintech priorities.
  • Must be capable of thriving under a supportive, high-expectation-driven leadership style that values autonomy over micromanagement.
Qualifications

Must haves:

7+ years in a leadership role in Fintech overseeing risk and info sec

pro-business

client facing and experience interacting with the board

experience with risk management assessment in an org with multiple business units

experience with regulatory agencies, SEC, FINRA

Equal Opportunity

Employer:

Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Randstad Digital, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants.

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad Digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

  • medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings
  • short-term disability
  • and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility)

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.

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