Chief of Staff, Information Security

OSTTRA • New York, NY

9h • $150,000 - $235,000

About The Position

The Chief of Staff for the Information Security team plays a pivotal role in driving the strategic alignment of security initiatives across the organization, ensuring that security measures effectively protect the enterprise while enabling business operations. By fostering collaboration among stakeholders and managing key projects, the Chief of Staff enhances the team's efficiency and responsiveness to escalating threats, evolving business needs, and emerging regulatory requirements. Additionally, this role supports the development of a security-first culture, promoting awareness and innovation that empowers both employees and customers to thrive in a secure environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Information Security, Computer Science, or related field, or equivalent professional experience
• 3-5 years of hands-on experience in an information technology, technology audit, or Finance related field with at least 2 years in a leadership role.
• Demonstrated success working in a fast-paced, innovative, and collaborative team environment.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to communicate complex security concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders

Nice To Haves

• Professional security certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CISA, or Security+ demonstrating advanced knowledge and commitment to the field and/or a willingness to pursue the same
• Basic knowledge of cloud platforms and services including AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud
• Knowledge of regulatory compliance requirements such as SOX, PCI-DSS, GDPR, or industry-specific security standards
• Previous experience in financial services or highly regulated industries with understanding of associated challenges and requirements

Responsibilities

• Strategic Advisory & Executive Support: Serve as strategic advisor and trusted partner to the CISO, providing executive support on high-priority initiatives and enterprise security strategy
• Financial & Resource Management: Partner with finance, procurement, and leadership teams to develop and manage annual operating budgets, resource allocation, and vendor relationships
• Cross-Functional Coordination: Coordinate and facilitate alignment across divisions, business units, and key stakeholders to ensure seamless execution of security initiatives
• Executive Communications: Develop executive-level communications, presentations, and reporting materials for stakeholders including the Executive Leadership Team, Board, and Senior Leadership
• Strategic Planning Leadership: Lead strategic planning processes, including annual planning cycles, quarterly business reviews, and organizational assessments
• Data Analysis & Insights: Collect, analyze, and report on security metrics, operational data, and key performance indicators to provide actionable insights for strategic decision-making
• Security Awareness Programs: Design, implement, and lead enterprise-wide security awareness training programs to strengthen organizational security posture
• Policy & Compliance Management: Coordinate with partners to ensure consistency and completeness of security policies, procedures, and documentation, and drive compliance with regulatory requirements and internal standards

Benefits

• Health & Wellness: Health care coverage designed for the mind and body.
• Flexible Downtime: Generous time off helps keep you energized for your time on.
• Continuous Learning: Access a wealth of resources to grow your career and learn valuable new skills.
• Invest in Your Future: Secure your financial future through competitive pay, retirement planning, a continuing education program with a company-matched student loan contribution, and financial wellness programs.
• Family Friendly Perks: It’s not just about you. S&P Global has perks for your partners and little ones, too, with some best-in class benefits for families.
• Beyond the Basics: From retail discounts to referral incentive awards—small perks can make a big difference.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees