Head of Cyber & Information Security Oversight (SVP)

State Street

Quick summary

Work type
On-site
Location
MANY
Salary
$225,000–$337,500 / yr
Posted
5 days ago
Closes
Jul 31, 2026

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Salary context

Above market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $176k
This role $281k
$107k most similar roles pay here $362k

This role pays more than 96% of similar roles. Most pay $142,450–$210,450 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $281k versus about $176k for comparable roles.

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About State Street

State Street Corporation is one of the world''s largest custodian banks and asset managers, providing investment servicing, investment management, and investment research to institutional investors. Industry: Financial Services & Asset Custody

State Street currently has 135 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $120,000–$188,750 across 134 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Head of Cyber & Information Security Oversight (SVP)

The SVP, Head of Cyber & Information Security Oversight at State Street’s Enterprise Technology Risk Management (ETRM) is a senior leadership role responsible for overseeing cyber risk management across the enterprise. This individual will lead critical cyber risk assessments on major projects and ensure risks are managed prudently, providing thought leadership to peers and stakeholders while engaging with key regulators. The ideal candidate has over 15 years of experience in financial services or technology, including roles as a CISO or CTRO at global organizations, with expertise in cybersecurity domains such as identity management, threat intelligence, and application security. They must translate technical knowledge into business risk terms, possess strong executive presence for communication with senior executives and regulators, and drive the establishment of State Street’s Cyber Risk Appetite and governance frameworks. The role involves developing analytics capabilities to enhance cyber risk insights and collaborating across multiple risk types within Operational Risk Management.

What you'll do

  • Establish and operate the global Cybersecurity Risk Oversight function.
  • Lead key cyber risk assessments on material projects and ensure prudent risk management.
  • Provide thought leadership in cybersecurity governance aligned with industry peers.
  • Develop customized risk reports for legal entities and regions to drive cost-effective risk reduction.
  • Lead regulatory interactions for Cyber Risk, including resolution of issues with regulators.
  • Mentor and guide a team of seasoned ETRM Cyber risk professionals.

What we're looking for

  • Over 15 years of experience in financial services or technology industry with at least 5 years as CISO or equivalent.
  • Deep technical expertise in cybersecurity across multiple domains including identity management, threat and vulnerability management, and third-party risks.
  • Strong business acumen to translate technical risk into actionable business guidance for senior IT executives and the board.
  • Proven leadership in establishing and operating global cybersecurity risk oversight functions.
  • Experience leading regulatory interactions with major financial regulators globally.
  • CISSP certification or equivalent required; knowledge of industry standards like FFIEC, DORA, NIST-CSF essential.
  • Advanced degree in technology/cybersecurity or extensive relevant work experience.

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