Location: the company standard is 4 days per week in the office in Boulder, Colorado.
WHO WE ARE:
Technical Integrity is proud to have been retained to help find a VP of Cybersecurity and Privacy for a scaling fintech platform backed by world-class investors from the financial services world. They are transforming wealth management and personal finance through AI-powered personalization, delivering engaging digital experiences designed to improve financial outcomes. Using data-driven methodologies, they develop algorithms within these systems to drive improved outcomes for users. By leveraging behavioral science and advanced investment technology, this firm tailors financial advice and investment strategies to individual needs, setting a new standard in the financial industry.
They are deeply committed to their core values and mission of innovation and iteration at speed.
• Succeed as a Team while taking complete ownership of your work
• Always listen to your intuition • Grow beyond boundaries • Seek understanding through listening and honesty
WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING:
As the VP of Security & Privacy, In a hands-on and leadership capacity, you will lead the development and execution of a comprehensive information security strategy across the organization and its subsidiaries. In this role, you will be working as a member of a small but mighty team establishing strategic and operational objectives, defining policies, and overseeing key privacy and cybersecurity initiatives. This is a unique opportunity to build a robust and scalable security practice at a fast-growing fintech company with a focus on AI. This is a hands-on role and will continue to be even as the opportunity for advancement to a CISO title and commensurate increase in compensation exist.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
Assess and Enhance Security Infrastructure: Understand and improve data structures across the organization and subsidiaries to assess and enhance security measures.
AI and Security Governance and Compliance: Focus on AI model compliance, data privacy, model monitoring, and ethical use in financial applications. Advise the Executive Leadership Team and the Board on cybersecurity trends and risks.
AI-Related Privacy and Security Initiatives: Focus on AI model compliance, data privacy, model monitoring, and ethical use in financial applications.
Establish Cybersecurity Counsel: Define and lead initiatives across areas such as regulatory compliance, data protection policies, incident response, risk assessment, employee training, and vendor management.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Build genuine and lasting relationships with teams across Legal, Product, and Engineering to integrate security protocols across the organization. Highly responsive support for sales-related requests such as RFPs and DDQs.
Cyber Insurance and Risk Management: Evaluate and manage cyber insurance needs and ensure comprehensive coverage.
WHO YOU ARE:
Experience: 10+ years in consumer data security, with at least 5 years leading information security or data privacy initiatives. Deep understanding of evolving AI tools, best practices, and governance. Ability to thrive in a demanding, fast-paced environment. Previous Startup experience is a plus.
Specific experience: Technical audit requirements, including SOC2, SOX, PCI, and more. There is a compliance specialist onboard but you will still own this responsibility. Knowledge of third-party Security standards. Ensure ongoing compliance with Data Privacy legislation, including Consumer Privacy Acts, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), and similar.
Educational Background: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related fields.
Attributes: Highly adaptable, proactive problem-solver with excellent communication skills. Strong team player. Authentic, kind, and direct communication skills.
Location: Local to the Denver/Boulder area is preferred. Relocation is an option for the ideal candidate.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
Salary Range: $200,000 - $250,000 plus a strong equity component as part of the core team, with actual pay determined based on experience.
Benefits Package: Includes performance-based compensation, equity, health insurance, retirement plans, flexible PTO, parental leave, and more.
Company Culture: Access to wellness and mindfulness programs, social responsibility initiatives, and company-sponsored events.