Managing Director, Cyber Defense — Mizuho Americas
The Managing Director, Cyber Defense, is a senior executive leadership position at Mizuho Americas responsible for developing, executing, and overseeing Mizuho Americas’ comprehensive cyber defense and incident response strategy. This role will ensure the ongoing protection of critical assets and data by strengthening incident response capabilities, managing vulnerability and data loss prevention programs, and driving the development of the Global Cyber Fusion Center. The Managing Director will also establish and maintain robust frameworks and best practices across the cybersecurity program, directly impacting Mizuho Americas’ security posture and operational resilience.
The Managing Director, Cyber Defense, reports directly to the Mizuho Americas Chief Information Security Officer (CISO). This role oversees the Incident Response, Vulnerability Management, Data Loss Prevention, and Cyber Fusion Center teams.
The expected base salary ranges from $325k-$350k. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and, where applicable, certifications and licenses obtained. Market and organizational factors are also considered. In addition to salary and a generous employee benefits package, successful candidates are eligible to receive a discretionary bonus.
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Mizuho has in place a hybrid working program, with varying opportunities for remote work depending on the nature of the role, needs of your department, as well as local laws and regulatory obligations. Roles in some of our departments have greater in-office requirements that will be communicated to you as part of the recruitment process
Mizuho Financial Group, Inc. is the 15th largest bank in the world as measured by total assets of ~$2 trillion. Mizuho's 60,000 employees worldwide offer comprehensive financial services to clients in 35 countries and 800 offices throughout the Americas, EMEA and Asia. Mizuho Americas is a leading provider of corporate and investment banking services to clients in the US, Canada, and Latin America. Through its acquisition of Greenhill, Mizuho provides M&A, restructuring and private capital advisory capabilities across Americas, Europe and Asia. Mizuho Americas employs approximately 3,500 professionals, and its capabilities span corporate and investment banking, capital markets, equity and fixed income sales & trading, derivatives, FX, custody and research. Visit www.mizuhoamericas.com
Mizuho Americas offers a competitive total rewards package.
We are an EEO/AA Employer - M/F/Disability/Veteran.
We participate in the E-Verify program.
We maintain a drug-free workplace and reserve the right to require pre- and post-hire drug testing as permitted by applicable law.
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