Director of Information & Cybersecurity Compliance (HYBRID)
Equitable Holdings, Charlotte, NC, United States
About the Role
At Equitable, we help clients secure their financial well-being so they can pursue long and fulfilling lives - a mission we’ve honed since 1859.
Equitable is looking for a Director of Information & Cybersecurity Compliance who will be responsible for advancing and further improving our cyber compliance and risk assurance function. Reporting directly to the Chief Information Security Officer, the Director will oversee third-party risk and vendor assurance, regulatory and audit engagements, and client driven security reviews. The ideal candidate brings a strong foundation in cyber law, IT audit or information security risk management, paired with the executive presence and judgement required to represent the organization in external interactions.
What You’ll Be Doing
The position will manage a high-performing team and will be responsible for setting strategy, driving execution and continuously improving the effectiveness of the compliance program.
Design, implement, and continuously enhance the organization’s information security compliance program, ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements and industry best practices (e.g. NIST CSF, ISO, CIS, SOC, etc.).
Serve as a trusted advisor on compliance risks, emerging regulatory requirements and strategic security initiatives.
Lead enterprise control assurance and compliance testing programs, identifying gaps, driving remediation and ensuring continuous improvement.
Maintain audit readiness through routine control evaluations, evidence management and collaborative remediation planning across functions.
Oversee the 3rd party vendor security assessment function, due diligence and risk scoring, ensuring alignment with internal standards and regulatory obligations.
Act as a subject matter expert for security assessments and guide responses to questionnaires.
Lead interactions with examiners, audit and client review teams.
Drive enterprise readiness for regulatory examinations and coordinating cross-functional preparation.
Direct enterprise security risk assurance reviews and ensure risks are documented, communicated and addressed effectively through structured risk management plans.
Build, mentor and empower a high-performing compliance and assurance team, fostering a culture of accountability, growth and partnership.
Communicate complex regulatory and technical topics in accessible terms to executives, business leaders, clients and operational teams.
Continue to build strong trusted relationships across IT, Audit, Legal, Privacy and Risk Management teams.
Performs additional responsibilities as requested to meet overall business objectives.
This position offers a hybrid work schedule, with an on–site presence of 2–3 days per week combining flexibility with team collaboration.
The base salary range for this position is $140,000 - $170,000. Actual base salaries vary based on skills, experience, and geographical location. In addition to base pay, Equitable provides compensation to reward performance with base salary increases, spot bonuses, and short-term incentive compensation opportunities. Eligibility for these programs depends on level and functional area of responsibility. For eligible employees, Equitable provides a full range of benefits. This includes medical, dental, vision, a 401(k) plan, and paid time off. For detailed descriptions of these benefits, please reference the link below. Equitable Pay and Benefits: Equitable Total Rewards Program
Serve as a trusted advisor on compliance risks, emerging regulatory requirements and strategic security initiatives.
Lead enterprise control assurance and compliance testing programs, identifying gaps, driving remediation and ensuring continuous improvement.
Maintain audit readiness through routine control evaluations, evidence management and collaborative remediation planning across functions.
Oversee the 3rd party vendor security assessment function, due diligence and risk scoring, ensuring alignment with internal standards and regulatory obligations.
Act as a subject matter expert for security assessments and guide responses to questionnaires.
Lead interactions with examiners, audit and client review teams.
Drive enterprise readiness for regulatory examinations and coordinating cross-functional preparation.
Direct enterprise security risk assurance reviews and ensure risks are documented, communicated and addressed effectively through structured risk management plans.
Build, mentor and empower a high-performing compliance and assurance team, fostering a culture of accountability, growth and partnership.
Communicate complex regulatory and technical topics in accessible terms to executives, business leaders, clients and operational teams.
Continue to build strong trusted relationships across IT, Audit, Legal, Privacy and Risk Management teams.
Performs additional responsibilities as requested to meet overall business objectives.
This position offers a hybrid work schedule, with an on–site presence of 2–3 days per week combining flexibility with team collaboration.
The base salary range for this position is $140,000 - $170,000. Actual base salaries vary based on skills, experience, and geographical location. In addition to base pay, Equitable provides compensation to reward performance with base salary increases, spot bonuses, and short-term incentive compensation opportunities. Eligibility for these programs depends on level and functional area of responsibility. For eligible employees, Equitable provides a full range of benefits. This includes medical, dental, vision, a 401(k) plan, and paid time off. For detailed descriptions of these benefits, please reference the link below. Equitable Pay and Benefits: Equitable Total Rewards Program