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# Sr. Manager, Information Security at First Entertainment Credit Union

- **Company:** First Entertainment Credit Union
- **Location:** Hollywood, CA
- **Employment:** full-time
- **Work type:** hybrid
- **Posted:** 2026-08-06
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-17
- **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/firstent/e5d0290e-70f2-466a-993c-c0d1d393fc64

## Job description

First Entertainment Credit Union is looking for a Sr. Manager, Information Security who is responsible for leading the organization’s information security program to protect information assets, technology infrastructure, and customer data. This role develops security strategy, oversees cybersecurity operations, governance, risk, and compliance (GRC), ensures regulatory compliance, manages security risks, and partners across the organization to strengthen the overall security posture.

The Sr. Manager will serve as a trusted advisor on cybersecurity strategy, emerging threats, risk exposure, and security investments. They will provide advice on security architecture, technology implementations, cloud adoption, and security requirements for new systems and initiatives. The role maintains and enhances cyber resilience through business continuity planning, disaster recovery management, cyber incident response planning, ransomware preparedness exercises, tabletop testing, and recovery readiness.

This is a full-time hybrid in Hollywood, CA and reports to the VP, Enterprise Risk Management. For candidates in California, the targeted pay range is between $130,000 to $170,000.

## Responsibilities

Develop, execute, and continuously mature the enterprise Information Security Program, including security strategy, governance frameworks, policies, standards, procedures, roadmaps, and annual planning initiatives. Establish and maintain security governance practices aligned with organizational objectives and provide cybersecurity reporting, metrics, risk insights, and strategic recommendations to executive leadership and the Board. Lead enterprise cyber risk management activities, including risk assessments, cyber risk register ownership, emerging threat analysis, risk treatment planning, and integration with the enterprise risk management framework. Oversee security operations, including security monitoring, incident detection, SOC relationships, incident response coordination, forensic investigations, vulnerability remediation, and post-incident corrective actions. Direct identity and access management (IAM) programs, including least-privilege access controls, privileged access management, user access certifications, and segregation of duties compliance. Lead vulnerability and threat management programs, including vulnerability scanning, pen test, threat intelligence review, risk-based remediation prioritization, and patch management oversight. Oversee third-party cybersecurity risk management, including vendor assessments, SOC report reviews, cloud security evaluations, ongoing risk monitoring, and remediation of control gaps. Ensure compliance with applicable cybersecurity laws, regulations, frameworks, and industry standards, including but not limited to NCUA, FFIEC, GLBA, PCI DSS, NIST, CIS Controls. Lead cybersecurity audits, exams, and regulatory readiness efforts, including regulatory requests, corrective action tracking, policy exception management, risk acceptance processes, and control assessments. Maintain and enhance cyber resilience through business continuity planning, disaster recovery coordination, cyber incident response planning, ransomware preparedness exercises, tabletop testing, and recovery readiness. Develop and promote enterprise security awareness and education programs, including phishing simulations, executive cybersecurity education, and initiatives that foster a security-first culture. Develop and maintain cybersecurity KRIs, KPIs, dashboards, and reporting processes while administering and optimizing Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) platforms and tools.

At First Entertainment, your role, and every role, is essential to fulfilling our Mission, “We build lifelong relationships with the people of the entertainment and creative industries based on a deep understanding of how they live and work,” and living our Core Values: Members First, Ownership, Integrity, Innovation, Inclusivity, and One Team. We expect all teammates to uphold these principles in everything they do.

## Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Information Security, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field. A Master's degree preferred but not required. 8+ years of progressive information security, cybersecurity, risk management, or IT governance experience, including 5+ years in a leadership or people management role. Strong knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks, standards, and regulations, including NIST Cybersecurity Framework, NIST 800-53, FFIEC guidance, GLBA, CIS Controls, ISO 27001, and applicable financial services regulatory requirements. Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CRISC, CISA, CGEIT, CCSP, or equivalent preferred but not required. Prior experience within the banking, credit union, financial services, fintech, or other highly regulated industries preferred but not required. Experience conducting enterprise cyber risk assessments, maintaining risk registers, developing risk treatment plans, and integrating cyber risk into enterprise risk management programs. Proficiency in security operations, vulnerability management, threat intelligence, penetration testing, and third-party cybersecurity risk management programs. Strong understanding of identity and access management, privileged access controls, segregation of duties, and security governance best practices. Experience reviewing technology implementations, cloud environments, network architectures, and system designs to identify and mitigate security risks. Experience supporting business continuity, disaster recovery, cyber resilience planning, tabletop exercises, and ransomware preparedness activities. Exceptional written, verbal, and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively communicate across all audience levels.

## About First Entertainment Credit Union

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: First Entertainment Credit Union is a not-for-profit financial cooperative dedicated to serving the creators and workers of the entertainment industry with personalized banking, lending, and financial services.
- **Entity Type**: Private (member-owned cooperative / credit union)
- **Headquarters**: Hollywood, California, USA
- **Founded**: 1967
- **Founders**: Not publicly available (founded as a credit union for entertainment industry professionals)

## Core Business
- **Primary industry**: Financial services / Credit union (consumer banking and lending)
- **Target customers**: B2C – individuals and families working in the entertainment industry (behind the scenes or in front of the camera), including union members, studio employees, and independent creators.
- **Mission or purpose**: To be the financial partner for the creators of entertainment and those who support them, helping members achieve financial stability and success while pursuing their dreams.

## Products & Services
- **Digital Banking Platform**: Online and mobile banking with 24/7 access, including account management, bill pay, and mobile check deposit.
- **Lending Products**: 
  - **Union Dues Loans** (as low as 8.11% APR) – designed to help members pay union dues.
  - **Home Equity Loans** (as low as 7.25% APR).
  - **Platinum Visa® Credit Card** (as low as 12.74% APR).
  - **Auto Loans, Personal Loans, and Mortgage Loans**.
- **Savings & Deposit Products**: 
  - **Term Certificates** (up to 3.85% APY).
  - **Checking & Savings Accounts**.
- **Specialty Services**: Skip-A-Pay, studio lot branches (Warner Bros., Sony, Paramount), and financial education resources.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not applicable (credit union; not publicly traded). Assets: **$2 billion** as of June 2026.
- **Key Metric**: Total Funding – Not applicable (member deposits). Membership: **~90,000 members**.
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Member-owned; no external investors. Strategic partnerships with major studios (Warner Bros., Sony, Paramount) for on-site branches.
- **Growth Signals**: 
  - Fourth consecutive year of Great Place to Work® certification (2026).
  - Named one of the top 10 Credit Unions in California by Forbes.
  - Assets grew to $2 billion from $2.1 billion reported earlier (consistent scale).
  - Continues to expand digital services and hybrid work model.

## Competitive Advantages
- **Niche focus**: Exclusive dedication to the entertainment industry gives deep understanding of members’ unique financial needs (e.g., irregular income, union dues, project-based work).
- **Studio lot branches**: Physical presence on major studio lots (Warner Bros., Sony, Paramount) provides unparalleled convenience for industry professionals.
- **Not-for-profit structure**: Member-owned cooperative, meaning profits are returned to members through lower loan rates, higher savings rates, and lower fees.
- **Employee culture**: High employee satisfaction (Great Place to Work certified), strong diversity (57% women, 75% historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups), and robust benefits.

## Strategic Focus
- **Current priorities**: 
  - Enhancing digital banking capabilities to serve a growing remote/hybrid workforce.
  - Deepening engagement with the creator economy (freelancers, independent filmmakers).
  - Expanding membership beyond traditional studio employees to include all entertainment professionals.
  - Continuing investment in employee development, wellness, and inclusive workplace culture.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: Certified Great Place to Work® for four consecutive years. Emphasis on "Your Story Matters" – employees feel valued and empowered. Strong diversity council and inclusive practices.
- **Work model**: Hybrid – eligible positions work on-site 2 days a week (e.g., Hollywood, CA). Some roles may be remote-friendly (Arizona, Texas, Georgia).
- **Benefits**: 
  - Medical, Dental, Vision, FSAs, Life/AD&D, Gym Reimbursement, EAP.
  - 401(k) with employer matching and profit-sharing.
  - Minimum 4 weeks paid vacation in first year, plus sick days, holidays, and volunteer time off.
  - Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250/year.
  - Teammate referral bonus up to $5,000.
  - Studio tour and industry event access.
- **Engineering/tech culture**: Not heavily tech-focused, but information security and fraud prevention roles exist. No use of AI in hiring – all decisions made by humans.

## Sources
1. [firstent.org - Careers](https://www.firstent.org/careers/)
2. [firstent.org - Homepage](https://www.firstent.org/)
3. [firstent.org - Great Place to Work Press Release](https://www.firstent.org/blog/pressrelease/first-entertainment-credit-union-earns-great-place-to-work-certification-for-fourth-consecutive-year/)
4. [builtin.com - First Entertainment Credit Union](https://builtin.com/company/first-entertainment-credit-union)
5. [jobs.lever.co/firstent](https://jobs.lever.co/firstent)

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