Assoc. VP Cyber Security

Job DescriptionRole: Cybersecurity Delivery Consultant - BFSILocation: OnsiteJob Summary -Minimum of 15 years of experience in cybersecurity consulting, with a focus on the banking or financial services industry.Role Overview:As a Cybersecurity Delivery Consultant focused on the banking sector, you will play a crucial role in delivering cybersecurity strategies, solutions, and services that ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of critical financial systems. You will work closely with banking clients to understand their unique security needs, conduct comprehensive consulting and security assessments, design tailored security solutions, and manage the seamless delivery of these solutions. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in banking regulations, security frameworks, and practical hands-on experience implementing security solutions in a highly regulated environment. Additionally, you will be instrumental in integrating Automation, Generative AI (GenAI), Cyber Fraud Detection, Quantum Risk Management, and metric-based performance to ensure continuous improvement and efficiency in security processes.Technical Skills:Expertise in key cybersecurity domains such as network security, endpoint protection, cloud security, and data protection.Experience with cybersecurity automation tools (e.g., SOAR, automated patch management) and security orchestration platforms.Strong understanding of Generative AI (GenAI) technologies and their application in security, including AI-driven threat detection and risk mitigation.Experience in developing and reporting security metrics, including KPIs and KRIs, to assess security performance.Hands-on experience in cyber fraud detection technologies and implementing fraud prevention measures.Solid understanding of quantum risk management, particularly the implications of quantum computing on cryptography and banking securitySoft Skills:Strong client-facing communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex cybersecurity concepts to non-technical stakeholders.Excellent project management skills, including experience managing timelines, budgets, and resources for cybersecurity initiatives.Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with the ability to work under pressure in fast-paced environments.Ability to mentor junior team members and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver comprehensive solutions.Key Responsibilities:Consulting and Strategy Development:Provide strategic cybersecurity consulting services to banking clients, identifying security gaps, defining business-specific security objectives, and offering guidance on security architecture and solutions.Conduct security assessments including risk assessments, vulnerability assessments, and threat modeling to identify potential vulnerabilities and threats in banking environments.Develop tailored cybersecurity strategies, ensuring compliance with relevant regulatory requirements (e.g., PCI DSS, GLBA, SOX, GDPR).Solution Design and Implementation:Design, deploy, and manage cybersecurity solutions for banking customers, including network security, cloud security, endpoint protection, and data security.Implement security controls that address vulnerabilities in banking systems, ensuring continuous protection against evolving cyber threats.Lead technical delivery of security solutions, ensuring alignment with security architecture, governance, and compliance standards.Cyber Fraud Detection:Implement and optimize cyber fraud detection solutions to identify and mitigate fraudulent activities across digital banking channels.Design fraud prevention strategies using advanced technologies like AI and machine learning to detect anomalies and prevent financial crimes.Develop and fine-tune fraud detection algorithms and tools to monitor transactions, account activity, and prevent cyber-enabled financial fraud.Automation and Optimization:Lead efforts