Vice President, Financial Services Cyber & Technology

Vice President, Financial Services Cyber & Technology

SIFMA is seeking a strong financial industry professional with Cyber and BCP experience. The candidate will be a staff advisor to the BCP & Cyber Security as well as providing support for the Operations and Technology Committee. Responsibilities include identifying and addressing key business, risk and regulatory issues for the financial services industry and advocacy of the industry's position to both regulatory and government agencies. Expertise in information security, data protection and cyber knowledge is required. The candidate must have exemplary written and communication skills.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree with outstanding academic qualifications. Candidates with a Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum 5 years plus related Financial Services Industry experience required.
• Knowledge of Financial Services Industry technology and information security required.
• Understanding of business continuity, operational risk and cyber security functions preferably in financial services or banking.
• Knowledge of financial services regulatory and current industry legislation and its implications for risk and controls.
• Must have proven record of leading projects and developing and building consensus.
• Ability to operate with senior levels within the official sector and with our members.
• Project management experience with the ability to work independently.
• Experience working in a consultancy practice desirable.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required, along with the ability to quickly learn, assess and provide creative solutions to complex issues.
• An understanding of operational risks.
• Must be a self-starter and extremely responsive to member's needs.
• Must have proven record of leading projects and developing and building consensus.
• Ability to operate with senior levels within the official sector and with our members.
• The candidate must be a strong leader, have the ability to work collaboratively and be an effective consensus builder.

About us:

SIFMA is the leading trade association for broker-dealers, investment banks and asset managers operating in the U.S. and global capital markets. On behalf of our industry's one million employees, we advocate on legislation, regulation and business policy affecting retail and institutional investors, equity and fixed income markets and related products and services. We serve as an industry coordinating body to promote fair and orderly markets, informed regulatory compliance, and efficient market operations and resiliency. We also provide a forum for industry policy and professional development. SIFMA, with offices in New York and Washington, D.C., is the U.S. regional member of the Global Financial Markets Association (GFMA).

Benefits Include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance Plans
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• 401(k) with employer contribution
• Generous paid time off and holidays
• Eligible to work remotely (up to 2 days per week)
• Mobile Subsidy
• Commuter Subsidy

Salary range: $170,000 - $200,000

How to apply:

Please apply directly via our Careers Site or send your cover letter, resume, and salary requirements to careers@sifma.org and indicate "VP, Cyber & Technology" in the subject line of your email.

SIFMA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages interested individuals to apply.