# Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at CAIS

- Company: CAIS
- What the company does: CAIS is the leading alternative investment platform, providing financial advisors with streamlined access to private equity, hedge funds, structured notes, and more.
- Company website: https://www.caisgroup.com
- Type: Startups
- Level: Principal and up
- Location: New York City
- Work setup: On-site
- Pay: $270K to $320K base salary per year (USD)
- Posted: 2026-07-07
- Apply by: 2026-10-08
- Apply: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/cais/jobs/8622785002
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/cais-chief-information-security-officer-ciso/

## 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

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