Broadridge

Field CISO, Head of Client Security Assurance

Broadridge$280K — $300K *
Finance & Insurance
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 15+ years in information security, cyber risk, or governance with 5+ years in a client-facing role
  • Experience engaging with senior stakeholders in large financial institutions
  • Knowledge of third-party risk management and vendor assessment
  • Familiarity with SOC 2, ISO 27001, PCI DSS, and relevant regulations
  • Ability to communicate complex security topics to both executives and technical teams
  • Experience in regulated technology environments like fintech or financial services
  • Relevant bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Responsibilities

  • Serve as the primary senior security representative for executive-level client engagements
  • Lead discussions on security governance framework and regulatory compliance posture
  • Support the sales cycle by participating in security deep-dives and due diligence escalations
  • Maintain security trust with clients during renewals and assessments
  • Provide strategic input on client expectations and regulatory trends
  • Act as an escalation point for sensitive client security concerns
  • Represent the company at industry events and produce thought leadership content

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits offerings
  • Opportunity to work at the intersection of security and business strategy
  • Engagement with high-level executives and industry leaders
  • Exposure to strategic decision-making processes
  • Participation in thought leadership initiatives
Full Job Description

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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About Broadridge

Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. is a leading provider of investor communications and technology-driven solutions to banks, broker-dealers, asset and wealth managers and corporate issuers. With over 10,000 associates in 18 countries, Broadridge delivers the critical infrastructure that powers investing, corporate governance and communications to enable better financial lives. Broadridge is the leading provider of proxy services, handling more than 50% of the shares voted at the annual meetings of S&P 500 companies. The company also provides transaction processing services for fixed income, equity, and mutual funds, as well as technology solutions for wealth management.
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Size
13,704 employees
Market Cap
$15.9 billion
Industry
Net Income
$518.8 million
Founded
1962
5 Year Trend
+6.6%
Revenue
$4.6 billion
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