Senior Director, Security & Compliance - Partnerize
Orlando, FL
About the Job
Who We Are:
The partnership channel offers scale and automation on a pay-for-performance model that delivers the operating leverage necessary for brand survival. Partnerize empowers marketers with technology built to discover, engage, and convert audiences, at scale, all while maintaining brand safety and control.
Why Join Us?
Our commitment to growing partnerships doesn't end with our clients. Our employees are carefully selected to be a part of our company because they emulate a carefully crafted and practiced set of core values that define us and our business. Joining Partnerize means joining a company that sincerely values your talent, expertise, and passion. We strive each day to hire and retain only the best. Doing so affords us the opportunity to be the best in the business, to exceed our clients' expectations, to innovate, to teach—and most importantly—to earn and maintain our clients' loyalty.
Role Overview:
Join our global Information Security & Compliance team at Partnerize, where we enable business initiatives, manage security & compliance risks, and deliver operational services worldwide. As Senior Director of Information Security & Compliance, reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, you will define and implement best practice information security policies and standards aligned with ISO 27001 principles. You'll manage governance, risk, and compliance across functions, ensuring alignment with business goals and regulatory requirements. This role will collaborate closely with Technology and Legal teams to advise on cyber risk and compliance, integrating security roadmaps and risk reduction initiatives across the organization.
*This role is being hired on the East Coast or London area.*
Responsibilities:
- Act as a trusted cybersecurity partner, advising stakeholders on security risk, strategy, and policy.
- Present and champion cybersecurity programs and initiatives to stakeholders.
- Support stakeholders in managing cyber risk and compliance programs, policies, and metrics.
- Define cybersecurity strategies and controls to securely enable operations and services.
- Lead the Cyber audit function and communicate findings effectively to the Executive Leadership Team.
- Collaborate with Technology teams to implement effective security solutions and controls.
- Manage security incidents, ensuring proactive management and mitigation of risks.
- Directly manage a small team, ensuring effective service delivery across the business.
Requirements:
- 7-10 years of experience in Cybersecurity, Technology Risk Management, or related fields.
- Experience in SaaS Technology for Financial Services preferred.
- Strong leadership skills with experience in team management and performance.
- Excellent communication skills, capable of engaging with stakeholders at all levels.
- Knowledge of cybersecurity compliance standards such as ISO, SOC, NIST, CMMC.
- Experience in a matrix organizational model, supporting operational and transformational efforts.
- Familiarity with endpoint, networking, hosting, and cloud security technologies.
- Experience with GRC tools (risk management, security controls monitoring) preferred.
- Relevant industry certifications (ISACA CISM, CRISC or similar)
US Benefits & Perks
- Flexible Time Off Policy – Take the time you need
- Enhanced Parental Leave: 16 weeks for birth parent, 8 weeks for non-birth parent at full pay after one year employment
- Robust Company Sponsored Health & Welfare Benefits
- 401k Plan – 4% employee match
- Enhanced Wellness Program including access to EAP, Wellness Coaching & Wellness Fridays program
- Regular company events and activities
Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion
We are committed to attracting, developing, and advancing our outstanding team members, regardless of race, ethnic identity, sexual orientation, religion, age, gender, gender identity, physical abilities, or any other dimension of diversity. We strive to foster an environment where people can be their authentic selves, raise concerns and innovate, all without fear; where they are treated fairly and respectfully, have equal access to opportunities and resources and can contribute fully to the organization's success. Every individual in our business is expected to live this commitment without exception.
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