Company Overview
A New York–based alternative investment firm is seeking to add to its technology leadership team. The firm focuses on complex credit and specialty finance strategies, investing across asset-backed securities, whole loans, real assets, and private markets. With a global footprint and billions in assets under management, the organization emphasizes disciplined risk management and differentiated return streams that are not closely tied to traditional markets.
Job Description
The firm is hiring a Vice President of Cybersecurity to join its Information Technology group. This is a highly visible, hands-on leadership role at the intersection of security, infrastructure, and business continuity within a fast-paced investment environment.
This individual will be responsible for overseeing and advancing the organization’s cybersecurity program, safeguarding sensitive financial data, proprietary systems, and investor information, while also remaining actively involved in day-to-day security operations.
Key Responsibilities
Security Program Leadership
- Lead and continuously enhance the firm’s cybersecurity program, identifying gaps and implementing improvements across a multi-region environment
- Evaluate and strengthen infrastructure security across cloud platforms, internal systems, and external integrations
- Partner with third-party security providers to ensure effective monitoring across endpoints, identity systems, and cloud environments
- Act as an escalation point for security incidents, performing analysis and response across SIEM, EDR, and related tools
- Oversee vulnerability management, including scanning, remediation prioritization, and exception handling
- Drive internal security awareness initiatives, including phishing simulations and employee training programs
- Assess and implement new security technologies, presenting recommendations and risk considerations to leadership
AI Security & Emerging Risk
- Collaborate with technical and business teams to secure AI/ML initiatives, including use of LLMs and data platforms
- Establish governance and controls around sensitive data usage within AI tools and analytics environments
- Stay ahead of evolving cyber threats, including those targeting financial institutions and supply chains
- Support integration of security practices into development workflows and data pipelines
Governance, Risk & Compliance
- Maintain and evolve cybersecurity policies in alignment with regulatory expectations and internal standards
- Coordinate business continuity and disaster recovery exercises across departments
- Conduct internal audits covering access controls, privileged accounts, and third-party connections
- Serve as the primary contact for external audits, regulatory reviews, and investor due diligence requests related to technology and security
- Ensure documentation, procedures, and incident response plans are accurate and audit-ready
Additional Responsibilities
- Contribute to ongoing evaluation of security frameworks and best practices
- Provide occasional support across broader IT functions when necessary
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or related field
- 7–10 years of experience across IT and cybersecurity, ideally within a regulated or financial services environment
- Experience building or managing a cybersecurity program
- Hands-on familiarity with tools such as SIEM, EDR, DLP, IAM, and vulnerability management platforms
- Strong understanding of security frameworks, regulatory expectations, and risk management practices
- Knowledge of data protection considerations in investment or financial environments (e.g., sensitive or restricted data handling)
- Experience securing cloud environments (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and hybrid infrastructures
- Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly to non-technical stakeholders
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-accountability environment with competing priorities
- Exposure to secure development practices and collaboration with engineering or data teams
- Relevant certifications (CISSP, CISM, CISA, Security+, or similar) preferred
The Phoenix Group Advisors is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. We strive to attract talented individuals from all backgrounds and provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment.
