SVP, Director Security Operations (Information Technology)

Wintrust is a financial holding company with approximately $62 billion in assets whose common stock is traded on the NASDAQ Global Select Market. Guided by its “Different Approach, Better Results” philosophy, Wintrust offers the sophisticated resources of a large bank while providing a community banking experience to each customer. Wintrust operates more than 200 retail banking locations through 16 community bank subsidiaries in the greater Chicago, southern Wisconsin, west Michigan, northwest Indiana, and southwest Florida market areas. In addition, Wintrust operates various non-bank business units, providing residential mortgage origination, wealth management, commercial and life insurance premium financing, short-term accounts receivable financing/outsourced administrative services to the temporary staffing services industry, and qualified intermediary services for tax-deferred exchanges. Our unique business model is a competitive strength and value driver, powered by our talented colleagues who put our customers first and achieve better results for our clients.

Why join us?

• An award-winning culture! We are rated a Top Workplace by the Chicago Tribune (past 11 years) and Employee Recommended award by the Globe & Mail (past 6 years)

• Competitive pay and discretionary or incentive bonus eligible

• Comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, vision, life, a 401k plan with a generous company match and tuition reimbursement to name a few

• Promote from within culture

Why join this team?

• This position has the opportunity to interface with and have a positive impact on multiple areas of Wintrust's business

• We hold ourselves accountable to high standards, share wins, operate ethically, and have fun

Position Overview

The Information Security Director reports to the Deputy Chief Information Security Office (D.CISO) to manage multiple teams of engineers and analysts within various information security operational roles.  This includes information security teams supporting the Security Operations Center, Data Loss Prevention, and the Fusion Center.  The Director of Security Operations will provide vision and thought leadership for the strategic planning, development, evaluation, and coordination of the company's information security program.  The Director of Security Operations is a leadership role that will drive operational maturity of Wintrust's security program. The Director of Security Operations will work closely with the various Information Security (IS) and Information Technology (IT) as well as the various lines of business within Wintrust.

What You'll Do

• Responsible for ensuring the development, management and effectiveness of Wintrust's risk management program within Information Security programs.

• Responsible to interact with regulators and Internal Audit as well as provide materials for Board level reporting as it pertains to the programs under their remit.

• Responsible for helping the Security Operations Center and Threat Intelligence team in identifying pertinent threats to Wintrust and developing solutions for preventing or detecting those threats.

• Develop, monitor, and mature operational processes through various information security programs including but not limited to the Security Operations Center, Fusion Center, and Data Loss Prevention programs.

• Responsible to assist the Deputy CISO in reviewing and evaluating security products for the organization.

• Responsible for collaborating with the Information Technology and Information Security leaders and line of business leaders to manage and monitor security risks across Wintrust.

• Develop and monitor appropriate metrics to ensure security risks are managed.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of Security Operations experience

• Proven track record of developing and maturing security operations programs.

• Experience managing security operational teams and programs in a large financial services corporation.

• Excellent knowledge of regulatory guidance in Information Technology and Information Security.

• Proven ability to build and manage a team.

Benefits

Medical Insurance • Dental • Vision • Life insurance • Accidental death and dismemberment • Short-term and long-term Disability Insurance • Parental Leave • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) • Traditional and Roth 401(k) with company match • Flexible Spending Account (FSA) • Employee Stock Purchase Plan at 5% discount • Critical Illness Insurance • Accident Insurance • Transportation and Commuting Benefits • Banking Benefits • Pet Insurance

Compensation

The estimated salary range for this role is $141,000.00 - $190,000.00, along with eligibility to earn an annual bonus. Actual salaries may vary based on several factors, such as a candidate's qualifications, skills and experience.

#LI-Hybrid

From our first day in business, Wintrust has been proud to serve a variety of unique communities and people from all walks of life. To be Chicago's Bank® and Wisconsin's Bank®, we need to reflect that diversity both in all the communities we serve, the people we employ, the organizations we work with, and our banking and lending practices. Wintrust Financial Corporation, including community banking and financial services subsidiaries, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expressions, genetic information, marital status, age, disability, or status as a covered veteran or any other characteristic protected by law.