Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)

Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) About the Company Dynamic financial services company specializing in automotive finance solutions IndustryFinancial Services TypePublic Company Founded1972 Employees1001-5000 Specialties the credit acceptance program gives our network of nationwide participating car dealers the ability to deliver credit approvals to every consumer within 30 seconds24/7. About the Role The Company is seeking a Chief Information Security Officer to lead enterprise security strategy, compliance, and trust as the organization modernizes its technology and adopts AI systems. Responsibilities include overseeing security operations, engineering, identity and access management, data protection, vulnerability management, incident response, and third-party risk. The CISO will establish controls for AI systems and agents, embed security into software development, and lead regulatory compliance, audits, and evidence management. The role also involves reporting security risks and performance to executive leadership and the Board, advising on risk decisions, and building a capable, security-aware team. Candidates should have a bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field and at least 10 years of experience in information security, compliance, or a related area, including 10 years leading security, compliance, or risk teams. Required qualifications include financial-services regulatory compliance experience, incident response and business continuity leadership, familiarity with NIST CSF, ISO 27001/27002, and SOC 2, and expertise in cloud security architecture and secure software delivery. Practical experience securing AI-enabled systems, communicating risk to executives and boards, and leading cross-functional teams is also required. A master’s degree, relevant security certification, and experience with cloud migrations, agentic AI, or public-company cybersecurity disclosures are preferred. Hiring Manager TitleCTO Functions Information Technology