Head of Information Security Risk - Chief Risk Office

Head of Information Security Risk - Chief Risk Office

Location

New York

Business Area

Legal, Compliance, and Risk

Ref #

10052405

Description & Requirements

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About the Role:

We're looking for a Head of Information Security Risk who can translate cybersecurity risk into both executive insight and technical solutions. Reporting directly to our Head of Technology Risk as part of the Chief Risk Office, you will provide independent oversight, technical consultation and credible challenge across the firm's enterprise-wide information security program. Operating at the intersection of cybersecurity, risk management, governance, and strategy, you will be the senior cyber-risk partner to the Chief Information Security Office, Engineering, and Chief Technology Office. You will engage on topics ranging from technical security findings to programmatic decisions and regulatory strategy to ensure the company is operating within its target risk appetite and regulatory expectations. Your oversight will enable Bloomberg's senior leadership to understand not only what the risks are, but where decisive action is required to strengthen the firm's overall security posture.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary Second Line advisor for cybersecurity-related risks and lead independent oversight and credible challenge of First Line of Defense activities.
• Evaluate and consult on the design and operating effectiveness of security programs and controls, particularly across complex, high-risk, or enterprise-scale technology initiatives.
• Review and challenge security-driven programs and initiatives to ensure alignment with enterprise risk appetite, industry control frameworks, and regulatory expectations.
• Partner closely with Information Security, CISO, ERM, and Engineering teams to enhance risk awareness, accountability, and control ownership.
• Identify root causes of control failures, security incidents, or systemic weaknesses and support the development of actionable, preventative recommendations.
• Prepare and present risk oversight materials to senior leadership committees, internal audit, Board of Directors, and regulatory bodies as required.
• Act as a strategic thought partner to senior leaders by advising on emerging threats, evolving regulatory requirements, and industry best practices.
• Attract, hire and manage a team of technical risk professionals to identify and measure threat-actor initiated risks and risk scenarios that may impact the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information systems.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• 10+ years of experience in one or more technical Information Security disciplines (security architecture, penetration testing, application security, cyber defense, etc.)
• Demonstrated experience operating within an independent oversight function as part of a Risk, Information Security, or Architecture team.
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity frameworks (e.g., NIST CSF, NIST 800-53, TLPT/TIBER-EU, MITRE ATT&CK, ISO 27001, COBIT, CIS).
• Experience interacting with Boards, regulators, internal audit, and/or executive governance forums.
• Authorized to work in the United States.

Preferred Qualifications

• Relevant technical and/or professional certifications (e.g., GIAC GPEN/GDAT, CREST,FAIR, CISSP, CISM, CRISC, CISA).
• Experience in regulated industries (e.g., financial services).
• Strong understanding of cloud security, application security, identity and access management, and cyber resilience.
• Familiarity with enterprise risk management methodologies and risk appetite frameworks.

Core Competencies

• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills with the ability to provide constructive challenge.
• Executive-level communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to influence without direct authority.
• Strategic mindset with strong attention to detail.
• High integrity and independent judgment.

Salary Range = 215,000 - 290,000 USD Annual + Benefits + Bonus

The referenced salary range is based on the Company's good faith belief at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as geographic location, work experience, market conditions, education/training and skill level.

We offer one of the most comprehensive and generous benefits plans available and offer a range of total rewards that may include merit increases, incentive compensation (exempt roles only), paid holidays, paid time off, medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability benefits, 401(k) +match, life insurance, and various wellness programs, among others. The Company does not provide benefits directly to contingent workers/contractors and interns.

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