SVP, Threat Operations – Cyber Security Assurance & Defense

Company Overview

A leading global sovereign wealth fund with over 2,000 employees across 12 locations worldwide is seeking an SVP Threat Operations to join their Technology Group. This role will focus on providing leadership and management for the organization's cybersecurity operations.

• Manage and lead a multidisciplinary cybersecurity operations team as part of follow-the-sun operations
• Manage and operate detective, preventive, and response-related security controls such as DLP, EDR, and Cloud Security Controls
• Manage relationships with external threat intelligence providers and ISACs
• Manage cybersecurity vendors and ensure robust operational and service excellence
• Assume overall CIC role for all high‑severity cyber events; activate the Incident Response Playbook
• Manage and respond to escalated events from the Security Operations Center
• Risk assess, review, and approve time‑sensitive cybersecurity requests
• Manage threat monitoring and security posture of portfolio companies
• Mentor talent, define career paths, and foster a culture of curiosity and rigor
• Partner with various Business Units to resolve issues and speed up remediation
• Represent the leadership team at internal meetings, industry conferences, and relevant peer groups

• 15+ years in cybersecurity, with 5+ years in senior leadership overseeing threat intelligence, threat operations, or incident response functions
• Proven ability to lead large‑scale incident responses
• Deep knowledge of security controls such as NDR, DLP, EDR, and SIEM or Cloud Security
• Familiar with platforms leveraging AI for cyber defense and automation
• Experience with incident‑response frameworks (NIST 800‑61, SANS, ISO‑27035)
• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Info Sec, or related field
• Certifications:
  
  CISSP, CISM, GIAC GCTI, CTIA, GIAC GCIH, or vendor‑specific certs
• Experience in working in financial services is preferred
• Participation in global cyber‑threat‑sharing initiatives (FS-ISAC)

Salary: $180,000 – $240,000, plus bonus.