Senior Cybersecurity Sector Engagement Lead

Job Description:

At Bank of America, we are guided by a common purpose to help make financial lives better through the power of every connection. We do this by driving Responsible Growth and delivering for our clients, teammates, communities and shareholders every day.

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Job Description:

•    The Senior Cybersecurity Sector Engagement Lead operationalizes the firm’s external cybersecurity engagement strategy by building strategic partnerships and enabling cross-sector collaboration to strengthen enterprise and industry resilience 
•    Leads coordination of cybersecurity engagement activities with peer institutions and industry partners to enhance information sharing and collective defense 
•    Ensures alignment between external engagement and internal cybersecurity priorities, facilitating effective collaboration across teams

Responsibilities
•    Advance external cybersecurity partnerships across industry organizations (e.g., FS ISAC, FSSCC) and trade associations; prioritize engagement based on strategic value, risk reduction, and business impact 
•    Lead engagement with key external stakeholders, including industry groups, and peer financial institutions, to address cybersecurity risks and enhance sector resilience 
•    Drive cross-sector collaboration and information sharing to support collective defense, strengthen situational awareness, and improve coordinated response to cyber threats 
•    Coordinate internal participation across cybersecurity functions (e.g., threat defense, cybercrime, resilience) and ensure effective SME engagement in external activities 
•    Partner across internal stakeholders (technology, cybersecurity, legal, risk, and lines of business) to align external engagement with enterprise priorities and operational objectives 
•    Represent the firm in industry forums, working groups, and collaborative initiatives addressing cybersecurity risks and emerging threats 
•    Maintain governance and oversight of external forums, working groups, and board-level participation

Required Qualifications
•    Experience in cybersecurity, risk management, or related field
•    Experience in external engagement, public-private partnerships, or industry collaboration
•    Experience within financial services or critical infrastructure sectors
•    Strong relationship management skills with the ability to engage senior stakeholders across cybersecurity, legal, risk, and business functions
•    Knowledge of cybersecurity risk, threat landscape, and financial sector dynamics
•    Proven ability to manage complex, cross-functional initiatives and multiple priorities simultaneously
•    Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills with a focus on risk-based decision making
•    Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to translate complex technical topics into clear, actionable insights
•    Highly organized with the ability to prioritize workload and operate effectively in a fast-paced environment
•    Demonstrated ability to influence horizontally and vertically across diverse teams and leadership levels

Desired Qualifications
•    Advanced degree in cybersecurity or related discipline 
•    Experience working with sector organizations (e.g., FS ISAC, FSSCC, BPI) 
•    Proven relationship management and influencing skills 
•    Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities 
•    Consistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication
 

Skills:

• Customer and Client Focus

• Cyber Security

• Data Governance

• Executive Presence

• Information Systems Management

• Architecture

• Business Intelligence

• Risk Management

• Threat Analysis

• Vendor Management

• Advisory

• Business Acumen

• Cloud Solutions

• Controls Management

• Technology System Assessment

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