Senior Vice President, Threat Operations – Cybersecurity Assurance And Defense

Overview

• Lead cybersecurity operations, ensuring robust protection of digital assets and business data.
• Operate as Cybersecurity Incident Commander during high-severity security events.
• Manage threat intelligence, security controls, and vendor relationships globally.
• Collaborate with business units to resolve issues and enhance security measures.
• Mentor cybersecurity talent, fostering a culture of curiosity and rigor.
• Represent the organization at industry conferences and peer groups.
• Ensure operational excellence in cybersecurity vendor management.
• Contribute to securing AI systems using established frameworks.
• Support the firm’s digitalization journey securely and effectively.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Manage a multidisciplinary cybersecurity operations team for global operations.
• Operate and oversee security controls such as DLP, EDR, and cloud security measures.
• Maintain relationships with external threat intelligence providers and ISACs.
• Activate Incident Response Playbook during high-severity cyber events.
• Risk assess and approve time-sensitive cybersecurity requests.
• Monitor security posture of portfolio companies and investment partners.
• Provide operational leadership and strategic recommendations based on data insights.
• Mentor team members, defining career paths and fostering development.
• Collaborate with Tech, Legal, Compliance, and business units to enhance security.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, InfoSec, or related field.
• 15+ years in cybersecurity, with ≥ 5 years in senior leadership roles.
• Deep knowledge of security controls such as NDR, DLP, EDR, and SIEM.
• Familiarity with AI-driven cyber defense and cyber analytics platforms.
• Experience with incident-response frameworks like NIST 800-61 and ISO 27035.
• Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, GIAC GCTI, or CTIA preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for executive briefings.
• Proven ability to lead large-scale incident responses effectively.
• Participation in global cyber-threat-sharing initiatives is advantageous.