BoardBoard / Advisory
Board Director — Cybersecurity Committee Chair
Confidential — company name available to members
New York, NY (Quarterly Meetings) $200K–$350K annual retainer + equity Posted August 11, 2026
ROLE OVERVIEW
A Fortune 100 company in the financial services sector is seeking a cybersecurity expert to join its Board of Directors and chair the newly formed Cybersecurity Committee. This is a rare opportunity for a senior security executive to shape governance at one of America's largest companies following new SEC cybersecurity disclosure requirements.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Chair the Board's Cybersecurity Committee with quarterly full-board reporting
Provide independent oversight of management's cybersecurity risk and strategy
Lead board-level review of material cybersecurity incidents and SEC disclosure decisions
Advise on cybersecurity implications of M&A, digital transformation, and AI adoption
Engage with institutional investors on cybersecurity governance and risk management
Participate in 4 board meetings annually plus committee meetings (8–10 days/year total)
REQUIREMENTS
Current or former CISO, CTO, or equivalent executive with Fortune 500 experience
Deep expertise in cybersecurity risk governance and board-level reporting
Understanding of SEC cybersecurity disclosure rules and public company governance
Financial services industry knowledge strongly preferred
No conflicts of interest with the company or its competitors
NACD Directorship certification or equivalent board governance training preferred
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Company
Confidential
Location
New York, NY (Quarterly Meetings)
Type
Board / Advisory
Compensation
$200K–$350K annual retainer + equity
Level
Board
Category
Board / Advisory