Chief Information Security Officer

About the role

The Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) is a senior leadership role responsible for the development, implementation, and ongoing oversight of the Bank's enterprise information security, cybersecurity, and data protection program. This role will support the Bank's ability to protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information assets while aligning cybersecurity practices with business objectives, regulatory expectations, and the Bank's risk appetite framework. The CISO operates with appropriate independence within the Risk organization and provides objective oversight, escalation of cybersecurity risks, and subject matter expertise to executive leadership, Board committees, and business stakeholders. The role is accountable for maintaining a sound control environment, effective risk management processes, and regulatory readiness. The preferred work location for this role will be based within one of our Louisiana, Texas, Alabama, Florida, or Mississippi markets.

Responsibilities

• Develops, implements, and manages the Bank's enterprise information security program in alignment with strategic priorities and risk appetite
• Establishes and maintains information security policies, standards, and procedures consistent with regulatory guidance and industry frameworks
• Provides regular reporting to the Chief Risk Officer and senior leadership on cybersecurity risks and emerging threat landscape, key risk indicators (KRIs) and program performance, and control effectiveness and remediation status
• Supports Board and Risk Committee reporting by preparing materials and analysis as needed
• Promotes enterprise-wide security awareness and accountability
• Oversees the design and operation of key cybersecurity controls and monitoring processes
• Supports control assurance activities, including control validation and testing coordination, and vulnerability management and remediation tracking
• Ensures control issues are identified, escalated, and remediated in a timely manner
• Partners with Internal Audit and Risk teams to support independent testing and validation efforts
• Oversees day-to-day security operations, including monitoring, detection, and response processes
• Directs threat intelligence, vulnerability management, and penetration testing activities
• Ensures effective implementation of core security controls, including identity and access management, data protection and encryption, and endpoint and network security
• Supports continuous improvement of detection and response capabilities
• Maintains the Bank's cyber incident response framework and supporting procedures
• Coordinates response to cybersecurity incidents in partnership with Technology, Risk, Legal, and leadership teams
• Conducts post-incident reviews and supports remediation tracking
• Facilitates cyber incident tabletop exercises and scenario testing with key stakeholders
• Aligns cybersecurity incident response with broader business continuity and disaster recovery plans
• Supports the Bank's third-party cybersecurity risk management program across the vendor lifecycle, including due diligence and onboarding, ongoing monitoring, and issue identification and remediation
• Works with Vendor Management, Risk, and Legal to ensure third-party security expectations are met
• Provides risk assessments and recommendations for third-party engagements
• Supports the Bank's data protection strategy, including data classification and handling standards and protection of sensitive and confidential information
• Coordinates with Legal, Compliance, and Risk to ensure alignment with privacy requirements
• Monitors controls designed to prevent unauthorized data access or loss
• Partners with Technology teams to ensure security considerations are incorporated into system design and implementation
• Provides input into risk assessments for cloud environments, digital transformation initiatives, and emerging technologies (e.g., AI, APIs, fintech integrations)
• Promotes consistent application of secure development and architecture practices
• Supports regulatory examinations and audits related to cybersecurity and information security
• Assists in the preparation and coordination of responses to regulatory and audit inquiries
• Tracks and supports remediation of findings, including documentation and evidence collection
• Maintains documentation to demonstrate compliance with applicable regulatory expectations
• Serves as a key advisor to Risk leadership and business units on cybersecurity matters
• Builds relationships with internal stakeholders, auditors, and external partners
• Leads and develops the Information Security team, including talent development and performance management
• Promotes a collaborative, risk-aware culture across the organization