AVP, Information Security
About The Position
Cross River builds the infrastructure behind the world’s innovative financial products. Our technology and capital solutions power payments, cards, lending, and digital asset capabilities that move money safely, instantly, and inclusively — trusted by leading fintechs, enterprises, and disruptors across the globe. Our mission is simple: to build the financial infrastructure that expands access and opportunity for all. Guided by a culture of collaboration, curiosity, and purpose, Cross River has been named one of American Banker’s Best Places to Work in Fintech year after year. Whether you’re designing code, solving regulatory puzzles, or developing strategy, you’ll join a team where innovation and integrity drive everything we do — and where your work helps shape the future of finance.
Requirements
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills to present complex information clearly to diverse audiences
- Professional certifications: ISACA CISA or ISC2 CISSP
- 5+ years of experience in Information Security, IT Security, IT Audit, IT GRC, IT Compliance, IT Assurance, IT Risk, IT Business Analysis, or Business Continuity
- Strong knowledge of software development life cycle (SDLC), change management, business continuity management, and IT risk management
Nice To Haves
- Undergraduate or graduate degree in computer science, cybersecurity, information assurance, business administration, or a closely related field
- Familiarity with regulatory guidance, standards, and frameworks such as the FFIEC IT Handbook, SOC 1/2, PCI DSS, COBIT 2019, and ITIL
- Experience working in a highly regulated environment such as financial services, military, or healthcare
Responsibilities
- Support select IT assurance and infosec tasks, including: SDLC & Change Management
- Monitor and report adherence to SDLC and change management procedures
- Coordinate penetration test vulnerability and EOL asset ticket closure with Infrastructure, Engineering, and Internal Audit
- Business Continuity Management: Maintain and improve Crisis Management, Business Continuity (BCP), and Disaster Recovery Plans (DRP) aligned with industry standards and regulations
- Conduct Business Impact Analysis (BIA) workshops to identify critical processes, systems, and quantify resilience metrics like RPOs, RTOs, and MTDs
- Identify, propose, defend, and support implementation of resilience strategies and solutions
- Design and execute a risk-based multi-year testing calendar
- IT Risk Monitoring & Reporting: Monitor, assess, and report on the effectiveness of selected IT risk metrics
- Design and implement new risk metrics
- Privacy Request Fulfillment: Execute data-subject rights requests following privacy laws including CCPA and CAN-SPAM
- IT Assurance: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create or maintain select standards, procedures, and documentation
- Provide training and awareness across the organization on policies and procedures
- Collect evidence across IT processes to support audits and examinations
- Maintain control mappings and perform gap analyses to drive continuous program improvement
Benefits
- Cross River is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Cross River does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
