VP, Cybersecurity Governance & Risk

The Opportunity

StaffRight Associates is representing a premier, high-growth financial fiduciary and trust institution in the Greater Boston area seeking a visionary VP, Cybersecurity Governance & Risk. This is a high-impact leadership mandate for a seasoned expert to serve as the chief architect of the firm''''s cybersecurity posture and technological roadmap. Managing over $10 billion in assets, the organization requires a sophisticated leader to bridge the gap between complex regulatory requirements and modern digital transformation, ensuring the absolute integrity of elite global client relationships.

What You’ll Do

• Architect the enterprise-wide information security strategy, aligning technological innovation with overarching business objectives to enhance the experience for both stakeholders and employees.

• Chair the IT Steering Committee, driving executive-level decision-making and fostering a culture of rigorous technical accountability and continuous evolution.

• Orchestrate the firm''''s relationship with external Managed Service Providers (MSPs), ensuring high-performance delivery of infrastructure and security services.

• Synthesize complex regulatory frameworks—including NIST, FFIEC, and GLBA—into robust, actionable internal policies and governance documentation.

• Champion the organization’s resilience by leading cross-functional teams through business continuity planning, disaster recovery exercises, and incident response protocols.

• Execute forensic-level vendor risk assessments and due diligence, maintaining a secure and optimized third-party ecosystem.

• Direct all interactions with regulatory bodies and auditors, serving as the primary lead for IT examinations and ensuring the swift resolution of all findings.

• Analyze emerging cyber threats and legislative changes within the financial sector to proactively adjust internal controls and risk matrices.

What You Bring

• Expertise: 10+ years of progressive leadership within information security risk management, specifically tailored to the banking or financial services sectors.

• Education: A Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Management Information Systems, or a related business discipline.

• Credentials: Advanced industry certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or CCISO are highly preferred.

• Technical Depth: Mastery of IT general controls (ITGC), SOC 2 attestation requirements, and the FFIEC IT Examination Handbook.

• Communication: Exceptional ability to translate technical risk into executive summaries for Board-level presentations.

• Attributes: A self-starting mindset characterized by sound judgment, a collaborative spirit, and the professional discretion required to handle sensitive fiduciary data.

• Tooling: High proficiency in modern enterprise productivity suites and a demonstrated ability to rapidly master proprietary trust accounting systems.

Joining StaffRight Associates

This role offers a competitive executive compensation package ($165k - $200k base) supplemented by a sophisticated long-term incentive program, including bonus, dividend-participating stock grants. You will join an organization renowned for its stability, collaborative culture, and commitment to the professional trajectory of its leadership team.

When you partner with StaffRight Associates in your search for your next role, you’re doing more than pursuing a job, you’re aligning yourself with a team of experts committed to placing top-tier talent in truly impactful positions. We take pride in fostering professional growth and connecting forward-thinking individuals with organizations that value innovation and excellence. We look forward to showcasing your expertise in a way that resonates with our clients and opens the door to meaningful opportunities.