Executive Assistant - CISO

Stifel•Saint Louis, MO

About The Position

The Executive Assistant to the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) serves as a trusted partner within a regulated financial services organization. This role operates with a high degree of discretion and provides executive-level administrative support in a cybersecurity environment. The position requires sound judgment, strict confidentiality, and the ability to operate effectively amid regulatory obligations, board engagement, and incident-driven priorities. The individual must manage competing priorities while maintaining professionalism across executive leadership, regulators, and internal stakeholders.

Requirements

Ability to understand and appropriately handle communications and materials containing cybersecurity, information technology, and risk management concepts.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and adhere to ethical principles regarding data and information obtained as part of professional duties.
Experience in regulated financial services environments such as banking or broker-dealer organizations.
Excellent presentation and communication skills to effectively support organizational change.
Ability to organize, prioritize, and manage multiple tasks, responsibilities, and deadlines, and to follow through on goals, manage expectations appropriately, and use the firm’s resources efficiently.
Associate’s degree or combination of education and experience.
3+ years’ experience as an executive assistant or administrative professional.
Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint, and Jira.
Experience with corporate expense management systems preferred.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting cybersecurity, information security, risk, or technology executives.

Responsibilities

Provide administrative support, including preparation and editing of correspondence, communications, presentations, and executive materials.
Manage and maintain complex executive calendars, appointments, and travel arrangements, ensuring alignment with shifting business and risk priorities.
Record and distribute accurate meeting minutes, as well as track and follow up on action items to ensure timely execution.
Support expense management, budget tracking, invoice processing, and vendor coordination in accordance with firm policies.
Manage highly sensitive documents, presentations, and files with strict confidentiality and secure handling practices.
Exercise sound judgment and discretion consistent with executive-level access, including exposure to confidential cybersecurity, regulatory, and incident-related matters.