Job Title
Business Information Security Officer (BISO), Equities
Summary
We are seeking a seasoned Business Information Security Officer (BISO) to join our Global Information Security team and act as a trusted security advisor for our Equities business. The ideal candidate possesses a deep understanding of both the financial services industry and systematic trading technology. You will be a dedicated partner to Equities leadership, seamlessly integrating with both business and technology teams to proactively identify, track, and guide the teams to remediate security risks across the organization. You will excel at translating technical risks into business impact, developing pragmatic security solutions, and fostering a strong risk-aware culture within the Equities organization.
A Career with Point72’s Technology Team
As Point72 reimagines the future of investing, our Technology group is constantly improving our company’s IT infrastructure, positioning us at the forefront of a rapidly evolving technology landscape. We’re a team of experts experimenting, discovering new ways to harness the power of open-source solutions, and embracing enterprise agile methodology. We encourage professional development to ensure you bring innovative ideas to our products while satisfying your own intellectual curiosity.
The mission of our Information Security team is to ensure the development, implementation, and management of a comprehensive program that effectively protects the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of Point72 information assets. Our team is comprised of security professionals with expertise in a diverse portfolio of security disciplines.
What you’ll do
- Serve as the primary point of contact and trusted advisor on information security matters for senior business and technology leaders within the Equities line of business.
- Develop and implement a comprehensive information security strategy aligned with firm standards, business objectives, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices.
- Conduct risk assessments and provide recommendations to mitigate security risks and vulnerabilities within the organization.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure that security controls are implemented and maintained throughout the organization.
- Engage with business stakeholders to understand their security needs and requirements and provide guidance on security-related decisions.
- Participate in the evaluation and selection of security technologies and solutions to meet organizational needs.
- Conduct security awareness and training programs to educate employees on information security best practices and policies.
- Oversee remediation activities and ensure timely and effective resolution to information security risks across the business and technology functions that support the Equities trading business.
- Monitor and analyze security metrics and reports to identify trends, potential threats, and areas for improvement.
- Stay up to date with emerging security threats, industry trends, and regulatory changes relevant to the financial services sector.
What’s required
- Proven experience as a Business Information Security Officer (or similar) within the financial services industry, ideally with exposure to Equities and systematic trading environments.
- Deep understanding of information security principles, frameworks, and best practices, including relevant financial industry regulations (e.g., SEC, FINRA, etc.).
- Strong analytical skills to assess complex security risks, translate technical details into business impact, and develop pragmatic mitigation plans.
- Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills, with proven ability to engage and influence senior business and technology leaders.
- Experience leading security initiatives, managing projects, and driving cross-functional collaboration to achieve secure outcomes.
- Familiarity with key security technologies and controls, including network security, application security, IAM, data protection, and incident response.
- Understanding of Co-location and cloud security principles and experience with major Co-lo and cloud service providers (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP).
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities, balancing security needs with business objectives to enable secure innovation.
- Relevant certifications (CISSP, CISM, etc.)
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field.
- Commitment to the highest ethical standards
We take care of our people
We invest in our people, their careers, their health, and their well-being. When you work here, we provide:
- Fully-paid health care benefits
- Generous parental and family leave policies
- Volunteer opportunities
- Support for employee-led affinity groups representing women, people of color and the LGBT+ community
- Mental and physical wellness programs
- Tuition assistance
- A 401(k) savings program with an employer match and more
About Point72
Point72 Asset Management is a global firm led by Steven Cohen that invests in multiple asset classes and strategies worldwide. Resting on more than a quarter-century of investing experience, we seek to be the industry’s premier asset manager through delivering superior risk-adjusted returns, adhering to the highest ethical standards, and offering the greatest opportunities to the industry’s brightest talent. For more information, visit www.Point72.com/working-here.
The annual base salary range for this role is $250,000-$300,000 (USD) , which does not include discretionary bonus compensation or our comprehensive benefits package. Actual compensation offered to the successful candidate may vary from posted hiring range based upon geographic location, work experience, education, and/or skill level, among other things.
