Regional Lead, Vulnerability Response Management - Vice President

Deutsche Bank•Jacksonville, FL

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Regional Lead for Vulnerability Response Management is responsible for overseeing vulnerability response and remediation activities across a designated geographic region (e.g., EMEA, Americas, APAC). The role ensures the timely identification, prioritization, escalation, remediation, and reporting of vulnerabilities while maintaining compliance with corporate cyber security standards, regulatory requirements, and remediation SLAs. The Regional Lead acts as the primary liaison between Global Vulnerability Management, regional technology teams, application owners, infrastructure teams, cloud platforms, risk functions, and senior management to drive vulnerability reduction and improve the organization’s cyber resilience.

Requirements

Extensive experience in Vulnerability Management, Cyber Defense, Security Operations, and Cyber Risk Management
Proven leadership of geographically dispersed, high-performing teams in complex global organizations
Strong track record delivering enterprise-scale vulnerability remediation and risk reduction programs
Deep expertise in risk-based vulnerability prioritization and remediation governance
Demonstrated leadership, people management, and stakeholder engagement skills
Knowledge of key regulatory and security frameworks, including NIST SP 800-40, NIST Cybersecurity Framework, ISO 27001, DORA, and FCA/PRA requirements
Proven ability to leverage AI tools to enhance productivity, optimize workflows to solve business problems, while applying critical judgment to ensure responsible and ethical use of data and AI outputs

Nice To Haves

Excellent communication and influencing skills, with the ability to engage senior executives and technical stakeholders
Strong analytical and strategic thinking capabilities, with experience making risk-based decisions in fast-paced environments
Relevant cybersecurity certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CRISC, GIAC, or equivalent
Ability to effectively lead and motivate teams through organizational change and evolving threat landscapes
Self-motivated, collaborative leader with a continuous improvement mindset and a passion for strengthening cyber resilience

Responsibilities

Lead the regional vulnerability response function and oversee the activities of Vulnerability Response Managers
Ensure serious vulnerabilities are assessed and prioritized according to enterprise standards
Drive remediation of serious vulnerabilities and regulatory-relevant vulnerabilities
Coordinate regional response to zero-day and actively exploited vulnerabilities
Monitor and manage regional vulnerability exposure and risk
Act as the senior representative for vulnerability response within the region
Partner with Technology Leadership (CIOs and Technology Heads) to drive vulnerability remediation, reduce cyber risk exposure, and support business resilience objectives
Collaborate with CISO and Security Leadership teams to align regional vulnerability response activities with enterprise cybersecurity strategy, policies, and regulatory requirements
Engage with Technology Risk, Audit, and Regulatory stakeholders to ensure effective governance, transparent risk reporting, and successful regulatory examination outcomes

Benefits

A diverse and inclusive environment that embraces change, innovation, and collaboration
A hybrid working model, allowing for in-office / work from home flexibility
Generous vacation, personal and volunteer days
Employee Resource Groups support an inclusive workplace for everyone and promote community engagement
Competitive compensation packages including health and wellbeing benefits
Retirement savings plans
Parental leave
Family building benefits
Educational resources
Matching gift and volunteer programs