Deputy CISO – Mercury Bank, SF, NY, Portland or Remote

Company Mercury
Location San Francisco, CA, New York, NY, Portland, OR, or Remote within United States
Salary 50-80 LPA (est.)
Experience
Type Full-Time

Overview

Mercury is seeking an experienced Deputy Chief Information Security Officer to own the bank-entity scope of our 2LOD Information Security program. As the operating second to the CISO, you will be responsible for ensuring the program is examiner-ready by default, with a focus on coherent policy architecture, evidenced controls, gap-remediation, and incident response.

Responsibilities

  • Own the bank-entity scope of Mercury’s 2LOD Information Security program
  • Develop and maintain a coherent policy architecture
  • Ensure evidenced controls and a credible gap-remediation track record
  • Develop and test incident response programs with documented exercise history
  • Collaborate with OCC examiners, FFIEC IT audit teams, Chief Risk Officer, and the board’s risk committee
  • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry trends, regulatory requirements, and best practices in information security

Requirements

  • 10+ years of experience in information security, with at least 5 years in a leadership role
  • Strong understanding of banking regulations, including OCC and FFIEC guidelines
  • Experience with 2LOD Information Security programs and examiner-ready practices
  • Proven track record of building and maintaining effective information security programs
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with ability to collaborate with senior leadership and external stakeholders

Benefits

We offer a competitive salary range of $50-80 LPA, as well as a comprehensive benefits package and the opportunity to work with a fast-growing fintech company.

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If you’re a motivated and experienced information security professional looking for a new challenge, please submit your application, including your resume and a cover letter, to our website.

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Posted via Job Agent · July 25, 2026

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