CAIS is the leading alternative investment platform, providing financial advisors with streamlined access to private equity, hedge funds, structured notes, and more.
About the role
CAIS is seeking a Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) who pairs deep technical expertise with strategic vision to lead the firm’s cybersecurity program and Operational Risk Management practices. This role will drive security strategy—including AI security strategy—mitigate risks, ensure regulatory compliance, and protect critical financial assets and client data.
What they're looking for
- Proven track record in financial services cybersecurity or a regulated industry
- Experience in information security leadership roles with a strong hands-on technical background (e.g., security engineering, penetration testing, cloud security architecture, or incident response)
- Expertise in risk management, operational risk frameworks, vendor security, cloud security, and encryption protocols
- Strong knowledge of regulatory compliance frameworks affecting financial institutions
- Experience developing AI security strategies, governance frameworks, and risk assessments for AI/ML systems
- CISSP, CISM, or CISA certifications preferred
More about this role
CAIS is the pioneer in democratizing access to and education about alternative investments and structured products for independent financial advisors, empowering them to engage and transact with leading asset managers and bank issuers on a massive scale through a wide variety of alternative investment products and technology solutions. CAIS provides financial advisors with a broad selection of alternative investment strategies, including hedge funds, private equity, private credit, real estate, digital assets, and capital market solutions including structured notes, market-linked CDs, and hedging strategies for concentrated stock positions. CAIS also delivers industry-leading technology, operational efficiency, and world-class client service throughout the pre-trade, trade, and post-trade experience. CAIS serves over 2,500 wealth management firms that support more than 65,000 financial advisors who oversee approximately $8.5 trillion in end-client assets.
CAIS is seeking a Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) who pairs deep technical expertise with strategic vision to lead the firm’s cybersecurity program and Operational Risk Management practices. This role will drive...
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