Head of Information Security Operations, Citi

Citi

Location:
United States, Irving

Category:
IT - Administration

Contract Type:
Employment contract

Salary:

170000.00 - 300000.00 USD / Year

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Job Description:

The Head of Information Security Operations is a senior management position responsible for partnering with Business, Functions and Technology teams to protect the bank, securely enable the business, and manage cybersecurity risk. This role oversees security strategies, manages large teams, and ensures compliance with applicable regulations.

Job Responsibility:

Manage and validate deliverables of all Information Security (IS) programs, ensuring closure per agreed timelines and goals
manage a large/complex team or multiple teams, overseeing resources, budget, operations, and short to medium-term planning
promote security culture in business and technology partners enabling secure product delivery for clients
partner with peers in BFT CISO, and Global Information Security Program Managers to improve programs, and processes
ensure risks are identified, assessed, mitigated and controlled, and assist Security Incident Response Teams as the Business IS Consultant
ensure that decisions are inconsideration for the firm's reputation and safeguarding Citigroup, its clients and assets, by driving compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations
actively mitigate delivery risks and resolve critical issues
contribute to, and help deliver, the CISO and Business Functions & Technology (BFT) cyber strategies, and securely enable business and technology activities and programs
keep oneself appraised of emerging technology and changing threat landscape, and advise business and technology stakeholders on the appropriate course of action, promoting security as an enabler for business innovation and digitization
act as primary interface with senior leadership in business, technology, CISO and other partners to effectively manage security objectives for large complex initiatives/programs
build internal and external networks to ensure alignment with industry best practices, and to maintain current knowledge regarding cybersecurity threats and risks.

Requirements:

15+ years of progressive experience in information security or cybersecurity within financial services or other highly regulated environments
demonstrated success in building, leading, and scaling global cybersecurity teams that align with financial institution priorities
good understanding of modern cybersecurity frameworks (e.g., CRI, NIST, ISO), with practical application to banking operations, architecture, and controls
strong track record of successful transformation of security operations and/or services
sound technical expertise and hands-on experience in technology and security in one or more areas such as Public/Private Cloud security (AWS, Azure, Google, Oracle, IBM), Data Services, Cyber Security Products, AI/ML, Web/Mobile Applications
experience in leading a team of information security officers/architects and proven track record delivering robust security solutions for both clients and internal workforce
strong leadership, strategic thinking, and large-scale planning abilities
strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to simplify complex information security topics and influence at all levels of the organization
excellent problem-solving abilities and analytical skills
ability to organize, prioritize, and lead multiple deliverables simultaneously across a large highly matrixed, global corporate environment
ability to understand not only emerging industry trends as far as cyber security is concerned, but also the landscape of emerging threats, making appropriate adjustments within the operations.

Nice to have:

Master’s degree preferred
professional certifications, such as CISSP/CISM/CISA/CSSLP, or relevant security certifications from AWS/Google/Azure/SANS.

What we offer:

Medical, dental & vision coverage
401(k)
life, accident, and disability insurance
wellness programs
paid time off packages, including vacation, sick leave, and paid holidays
discretionary and formulaic incentive and retention awards.

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
August 13, 2025

Expiration:
August 19, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

Hybrid work

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