Akoya LLC

Akoya LLC is an API-based network dedicated to helping keep consumer financial data safe by enabling secure, privacy-centric data sharing between financial institutions and third-p

Head of Risk, Security

Location

New York + 2 moreAll locations: New York | North Carolina | Massachusetts

Posted

67 days ago

Salary

$160K - $200K / year

Seniority

Lead

12 yrs expEnglishAWSSDLC

Job Description

Head of Risk, Security

Akoya LLC

• Lead and mature Akoya’s cybersecurity, risk management, and IT governance functions • Serve as the operational backbone of Akoya’s security and risk programs • Translate strategy into execution and lead a team across security engineering, cyber operations, risk, compliance, and IT • Mature and execute Akoya’s enterprise risk management (ERM) framework • Develop and track key risk indicators (KRIs) aligned with business OKRs • Lead third-party risk management across fintech partners, vendors, and service providers • Conduct product risk assessments across new open finance capabilities • Support regulatory readiness related to CFPB Section 1033 • Lead day-to-day execution of Akoya’s cybersecurity program • Drive continuous improvement of zero-trust cloud architectures (AWS-centric) • Enhance monitoring, automation, and threat intelligence capabilities • Own operational execution of SOC 2 Type II and other certifications • Ensure alignment with NIST, ISO 27001/27002, GLBA, SOX, PCI • Partner closely with Legal and Product on regulatory interpretation and implementation • Respond to due diligence inquiries from financial institutions, fintechs, investors, and regulators • Oversee corporate IT governance in partnership with IT Systems Administrator • Lead and mentor security engineers, risk analysts, and IT personnel

Job Requirements

  • 12+ years in enterprise risk, cybersecurity, or information security.
  • 5+ years leading risk/security teams in fintech, SaaS, or regulated environments.
  • Experience building or scaling security programs in startup or high-growth organizations.
  • Deep cloud security expertise (AWS required; multi-cloud a plus).
  • Strong hands-on knowledge of:
  • Zero-trust architecture
  • Secure SDLC
  • Threat modeling
  • Vulnerability management
  • Incident response
  • Demonstrated ownership of SOC 2 and regulatory audits.
  • Experience working with regulated financial institutions and fintechs or API-based SaaS platforms.

Benefits

  • Akoya offers a highly collaborative, fast-paced, and fun working environment
  • Diverse, creative, and driven professionals with expertise in the banking, securities, fintech, and data aggregation industries
  • Equal opportunity employer

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