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# Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at CAIS

- **Company:** CAIS
- **Location:** New York, NY
- **Posted:** 2026-07-07
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-08
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/cais/jobs/8622785002

## Job description

CAIS is the pioneer in democratizing access to and education about alternative investments and structured products for independent financial advisors, empowering them to engage and transact with leading asset managers and bank issuers on a massive scale through a wide variety of alternative investment products and technology solutions. CAIS provides financial advisors with a broad selection of alternative investment strategies, including hedge funds, private equity, private credit, real estate, digital assets, and capital market solutions including structured notes, market-linked CDs, and hedging strategies for concentrated stock positions. CAIS also delivers industry-leading technology, operational efficiency, and world-class client service throughout the pre-trade, trade, and post-trade experience. CAIS serves over 2,500 wealth management firms that support more than 65,000 financial advisors who oversee approximately $8.5 trillion in end-client assets.

CAIS is seeking a Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) who pairs deep technical expertise with strategic vision to lead the firm’s cybersecurity program and Operational Risk Management practices. This role will drive security strategy—including AI security strategy—mitigate risks, ensure regulatory compliance, and protect critical financial assets and client data. The CISO will oversee all cybersecurity and operational risk functions while remaining hands-on with architecture, tooling, and incident response, and will ensure third-party and vendor security align with the firm’s risk management framework.

## Responsibilities

- Cybersecurity Leadership: Develop and execute a comprehensive security strategy aligned with industry standards (NIST, ISO 27001, CIS Controls) to safeguard sensitive financial data.
- Risk Management & Threat Intelligence: Continuously assess cyber threats, vulnerabilities, and implement proactive security measures.
- Operational Risk Oversight: Lead the firm's operational risk management framework, including identification, assessment, and mitigation of operational risks across business processes, technology systems, and third-party relationships.
- Regulatory Compliance & Audit: Ensure compliance with financial industry regulations (SEC, FINRA, SOC 2), managing audits and certifications.
- Third-Party & Vendor Security: Evaluate and manage security risks associated with external partners, vendors, and cloud service providers, ensuring compliance with cybersecurity policies.
- Incident Response & Crisis Management: Lead the firm’s response to security incidents, breaches, and fraud, ensuring swift resolution and recovery.
- Technology & Infrastructure Security: Lead secure architecture design, cloud security, endpoint protection, and network security—personally engaging in design reviews, tooling evaluations, and technical decision-making.
- AI Security Strategy: Develop and implement security policies and governance frameworks for AI and machine learning systems, ensuring responsible AI deployment, data integrity, model security, and compliance with emerging AI regulations.
- Cybersecurity Operations: Direct and actively participate in day-to-day cybersecurity functions, including security monitoring, threat hunting, vulnerability management, and detection engineering.
- Data Protection & Privacy: Implement robust encryption standards, access controls, and data governance policies.
- Leadership & Collaboration: Partner with executive leadership, IT teams, and external stakeholders to align security initiatives with business objectives.
- Employee Education & Awareness: Develop security training programs and promote a culture of cybersecurity across the organization.

## Qualifications

- Proven track record in financial services cybersecurity or a regulated industry.
- Experience in information security leadership roles with a strong hands-on technical background (e.g., security engineering, penetration testing, cloud security architecture, or incident response).
- Expertise in risk management, operational risk frameworks, vendor security, cloud security, and encryption protocols.
- Strong knowledge of regulatory compliance frameworks affecting financial institutions.
- Experience developing AI security strategies, governance frameworks, and risk assessments for AI/ML systems.
- CISSP, CISM, or CISA certifications preferred.
- Excellent communication and leadership skills, with an ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
- A leader who thrives at the intersection of strategy and execution—equally comfortable presenting to the Board and working through a security incident hands-on.

CAIS is consistently recognized as a Best Place to Work, and our culture is at the heart of our success. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where employees can be their most authentic selves and feel inspired and supported to bring their voice forward to drive community, growth, and innovation. We are an equal opportunity employer, and do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law.  Learn more about our culture, benefits, and people at https://www.caisgroup.com/our-company/careers.

CAIS’ compensation package includes a market competitive salary, a performance bonus, and exceptional benefits. If you are located in New York, New York, the base salary range for this role is $270,000 - $320,000. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and specific office location.

CAIS offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes generously subsidized healthcare with 100% employer paid dental and vision insurance, an employer matched retirement plan, wellness programs, and generous PTO and parental leave. Additionally, CAIS offers a flexible, hybrid in-office model; for most roles, we do require a minimum of 3 days in office per week.  For more information on our benefits and career opportunities, please visit our website: https://www.caisgroup.com/our-company/careers.

We use technology, including AI tools, to support parts of our recruitment process such as application screening, interview scheduling, and candidate communications. These tools are used to improve efficiency and consistency, but they do not replace human judgement. All hiring decisions are made by people, and we are committed to fair and unbiased assessment of every candidate.

## About CAIS

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: CAIS is a fintech leader transforming the world of alternative investing by providing independent financial advisors and asset managers with a technology platform that simplifies access, education, and transactions for alternative investments.
- **Entity Type**: Private (fintech)
- **Headquarters**: New York City, New York, USA
- **Founded**: 2009
- **Founders**: Matt Brown (Founder, Chairman & CEO) [caisgroup.com](https://www.caisgroup.com/our-company/careers)

## Core Business
- **Primary industries**: Alternative investments, fintech, wealth management, asset management
- **Target customers**: B2B – independent financial advisors, wealth management firms, alternative asset managers, and bank issuers
- **Mission**: “Democratize access for independent financial advisors by breaking down barriers that prevent them from connecting with experienced alternative asset managers.” [caisgroup.com](https://www.caisgroup.com/our-company)

## Products & Services
- **CAIS Marketplace**: A turnkey platform that provides advisors with a broad selection of alternative investment strategies (private equity, private credit, real estate, infrastructure, hedge funds, structured notes) along with digitized subscriptions, integrated reporting, and independent due diligence from Mercer. [caisgroup.com](https://www.caisgroup.com/our-company)
- **CAIS Solutions**: Customizable SaaS technology that powers the pre-trade, trade, and post-trade lifecycle of alternative investments for larger independent wealth management firms. [caisgroup.com](https://www.caisgroup.com/our-company)
- **CAIS IQ**: An educational platform with 175+ courses designed to help financial advisors learn about alternative investments and earn CE credits. [caisgroup.com](https://www.caisgroup.com/our-company)

## Market Standing
- **Valuation**: Not publicly available (private company)
- **Key Metric**: Over 62,000 advisors on the platform; $7.5 trillion in end-client assets; 2,000+ wealth management firms served. [caisgroup.com](https://www.caisgroup.com/our-company)
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Not listed in available sources. Partner with Mercer for independent due diligence. [caisgroup.com](https://www.caisgroup.com/our-company)
- **Growth Signals**: Four global offices (NYC, Austin, London, Red Bank); 341 total employees (105 in product & tech); recognized on Fortune Best Workplaces lists, WealthTech100, and others. [builtin.com](https://builtin.com/company/cais) [caisgroup.com](https://www.caisgroup.com/our-company/careers)

## Competitive Advantages
- **Independent due diligence**: All funds listed on CAIS Marketplace undergo review by Mercer, a leader in institutional investment and operational due diligence. [caisgroup.com](https://www.caisgroup.com/our-company)
- **End-to-end digitization**: Streamlines the entire transaction lifecycle with integrated custodians and reporting providers, reducing operational friction for advisors.
- **Scale and network effects**: With a large and growing advisor base, asset managers gain efficient distribution, while advisors get access to a broad set of vetted products.

## Strategic Focus
- Continue to democratize access to alternative investments by expanding the platform’s product offerings, deepening educational resources (CAIS IQ), and scaling technology to serve both independent advisors and large wealth management firms. [caisgroup.com](https://www.caisgroup.com/our-company)

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: Certified Great Place to Work (95% of employees say it’s a great place to work); recognized by Fortune for Best Workplaces in Financial Services, New York, and for Millennials. [greatplacetowork.com](https://www.greatplacetowork.com/en/certified-company/7022235)
- **Work model**: Hybrid – employees typically work on-site 3 days a week. [builtin.com](https://builtin.com/company/cais)
- **Benefits**: Highly subsidized medical, dental, vision; 16 weeks paid parental leave; flexible PTO; 4% 401(k) match; free lunch program; monthly happy hours and team events. [caisgroup.com](https://www.caisgroup.com/our-company/careers)
- **DEI**: Active initiatives through “Together @ CAIS” working group and “Women in Wealth” webinar series to increase diversity in finance and tech. [caisgroup.com](https://www.caisgroup.com/our-company/careers)
- **Growth**: Emphasis on internal promotion; learning and development opportunities; mentorship; early-career internships and entry-level roles. [caisgroup.com](https://www.caisgroup.com/our-company/careers)

## Sources
1. [caisgroup.com - Careers page](https://www.caisgroup.com/our-company/careers)
2. [caisgroup.com - Company page](https://www.caisgroup.com/our-company)
3. [caisgroup.com - Homepage](https://www.caisgroup.com/)
4. [builtin.com - CAIS profile](https://builtin.com/company/cais)
5. [greatplacetowork.com - CAIS certification](https://www.greatplacetowork.com/en/certified-company/7022235)

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