Director of Information & Cybersecurity Compliance (HYBRID)

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

What You Will Bring

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related discipline
• Established foundation in cyber law, regulatory compliance or equivalent experience working closely with legal and regulatory bodies.
• 8+ years in information security, compliance, audit, legal and/or cyber risk management roles with increasing leadership responsibility.
• Demonstrated experience managing regulatory interactions, security audits, and enterprise compliance programs.
• Proven skills leading and developing high-performing teams in complex, regulated environments.
• Established understanding of cybersecurity regulatory landscapes and assurance practices within large organizations.
• Passion for leading, coaching, and developing team members.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Juris Doctorate or Master’s in Cybersecurity
• CISSP, CISM, CISA, CRISC or equivalent credentials

Skills

Agile Methodologies:

Knowledge of concept and principles of agile methodology; ability to apply appropriate agile approaches in the processes of software development and delivery.

Coaching Others: Knowledge of coaching and mentoring concepts and methods; ability to encourage, motivate, and guide individuals in learning and improving effectiveness.

Information Security Management: Knowledge of the processes, tools and techniques of information security management; ability to deploy and monitor information security systems, while detecting, controlling and preventing violations of IT security.

IT Governance: Knowledge of the accountability framework and processes used to encourage proper behavior in IT activities and operations; ability to implement IT systems and controls to meet business needs and requirements.

About Equitable

At Equitable, we’re a team committed to helping our clients secure their financial well-being so that they can pursue long and fulfilling lives.

We turn challenges into opportunities by thinking, working, and leading differently – where everyone is a leader. We encourage every employee to leverage their unique talents to become a force for good at Equitable and in their local communities.

We are continuously investing in our people by offering growth, internal mobility, comprehensive compensation and benefits to support overall well-being, flexibility, and a culture of collaboration and teamwork.

We are looking for talented, dedicated, purposeful people who want to make an impact. Join Equitable and pursue a career with purpose. Click Careers at Equitable to learn more.

Equitable is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to our employees, applicants and candidates based on individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disabilities, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information or any other class protected by federal, state and local laws.

NOTE: Equitable participates in the E-Verify program.

If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process or to perform the essential job functions of this position, please contact Human Resources at (212) 314-2211 or email us at [email protected].

Primary Location

UNITED STATES-NC-Charlotte

Other Locations

UNITED STATES-NY-New York, UNITED STATES-NY-Syracuse

Organization

Equitable

Schedule

Full-time