About this role
At Broadridge, we've built a culture where the highest goal is to empower others to accomplish more. If you're passionate about developing your career, while helping others along the way, come join the Broadridge team.
Broadridge is hiring! We are seeking a seasoned executive leader to oversee our global trading systems server infrastructure while serving as the organization's senior authority on information security strategy. This role demands a leader who operates at the intersection of cyber defense, strategic planning, and organizational leadership, requiring someone who can build and inspire world-class distributed teams, safeguard critical trading server environments, and communicate risk posture effectively to the senior management.
This is not a hands-on technical role. It is a strategic management position requiring mastery of people leadership, cybersecurity governance, and long-range planning.
Responsibilities:
People Leadership & Team BuildingLead, mentor, and scale a globally distributed infrastructure and security organization spanning multiple time zones and geographiesRecruit, retain, and develop top-tier talent; foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvementEstablish clear career development paths, succession planning, and performance frameworks for all direct and indirect reportsDrive organizational design to ensure optimal coverage of 24/7 operations worldwideInformation Security & Risk GovernanceServe as the senior security executive accountable for the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of all trading server infrastructure assetsDefine and execute the enterprise information security strategy, policies, standards, and frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001, SOC 2)Own the security risk register; present cyber risk exposure, mitigation strategies, and incident reports to senior leadershipOwn incident response governance: ensure robust playbooks, regular tabletop exercises, and executive-level crisis communication protocolsDrive a security-by-design culture across all infrastructure engineering practices, embedding security into CI/CD pipelines, automation workflows, and AI-driven operationsOversee vulnerability lifecycle management-from discovery through remediation SLA enforcement-across all globally distributed assetsEnsure compliance with all applicable financial regulatory requirements (SEC, FINRA, FCA, MAS, or equivalent) and manage relationships with internal/external auditorsInfrastructure Oversight & StrategyProvide strategic direction for on-premises server and hybrid-cloud environments supporting low-latency trading systems, market data, and exchange connectivityDevelop and maintain a rolling infrastructure and cybersecurity roadmap tied to business growth, regulatory evolution, and threat landscape shiftsLead strategic initiatives: technical debt elimination, platform standardization, EOL remediation, and next-generation infrastructure adoptionDefine investment cases for the executive leadership-balancing cyber resilience spending against operational efficiency gainsEstablish OKRs and KPIs that connect cybersecurity and infrastructure performance to business outcomesDrive convergence between infrastructure operations and development teams through strategic CI/CD integration and infrastructure-as-code adoption-without requiring hands-on technical executionIdentify and pilot emerging technologies-AI/ML for threat detection, automated response orchestration, predictive infrastructure health-translating innovation into operational advantageQualifications:10+ years of progressive leadership in cybersecurity and/or infrastructure management within financial services, electronic trading, or capital marketsPrior experience as a CISO, Deputy CISO, or equivalent senior information security leadership roleProven track record of building, scaling, and leading high-performing globally distributed teams with personnel across multiple regionsDeep familiarity with regulatory and audit frameworks relevant to trading firms: SOX, SEC/FINRA, FCA, PCI-DSS, ISO 27001Exceptional executive communication skills with direct experience presenting to Boards of Directors, audit committees, and C-level stakeholdersExperience managing vendor relationships, budgets in excess of $10M, and cross-functional initiativesPreferred QualificationsBachelor's or Master's degree in Information Security, Computer Science, Business Administration, or related fieldIndustry certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CISA, or CRISCFamiliarity (strategic/oversight level) with:Red Hat Enterprise Linux and hardened OS environmentsPhysical and virtual server infrastructure (VMware, KVM, bare-metal)Automation and configuration management (Ansible, Terraform, Puppet)Infrastructure-as-Code practices and GitOps workflowsAI/ML applications in cybersecurity (behavioral analytics, anomaly detection, automated remediation)Trading exchange connectivity, ultra-low-latency architectures, and co-location operationsExperience leading cybersecurity transformation programs in environments with significant legacy technical debtTrack record of integrating security operations with DevOps/SRE culturesBackground navigating M&A-driven technology integrationsCompensation Range: The salary range for this position is between $220,000 - $260,000 USD. Broadridge considers various factors when evaluating a candidate's final salary including, but not limited to, relevant experience, location, skills, international locations and education.
Bonus Eligibility: Bonus Eligible
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