Cybersecurity Incident Response Team Lead – Vice President

General information

Entity

About Crédit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank (Crédit Agricole CIB)

Crédit Agricole CIB is the corporate and investment banking arm of Crédit Agricole Group, the 10th largest banking group worldwide in terms of balance sheet size (The Banker, July 2022).
8,600 employees in more than 30 countries across Europe, the Americas, Asia-Pacific, the Middle-East and North Africa, support the Bank's clients, meeting their financial needs throughout the world.
Crédit Agricole CIB offers its large corporate and institutional clients a range of products and services in capital market activities, investment banking, structured finance, commercial banking and international trade.
The Bank is a pioneer in the area of climate finance, and is currently a market leader in this segment with a complete offer for all its clients.
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Reference

2025-105619  

Update date

28/10/2025

Job description

Business type

Types of Jobs - IT, Digital et Data

Job title

Cybersecurity Incident Response Team Lead – Vice President

Contract type

Permanent Contract

Job summary

Summary

The Cybersecurity Incident Response Team Lead is a leadership role responsible for leading and enhancing the bank’s Security Operations strategy. The Cybersecurity Incident Response Lead will oversee the incident response and threat intelligence programs to safeguard critical assets and data. The ideal candidate will combine technical expertise, operational efficiency, and a strategic mindset to mitigate risks and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements. This role requires exceptional leadership, technical skills, and communication skills to drive cross-functional collaboration and instill a culture of security across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership
  • Develop and execute a comprehensive security operations strategy aligned with the bank's risk appetite and business objectives.
    Provide thought leadership on emerging cyber risks and recommend proactive measures to mitigate them.
    Serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership, management committees, and the board on cyber risk issues.
  • Define, maintain, and report operational metrics to evaluate Security Operations program performance, effectiveness, and adherence with organizational and regulatory requirements.
• Incident Response and Crisis Management
  • Direct and manage Americas Cyber Security Incident Response Team (CSIRT) to ensure timely monitoring, detection, and response to threats.
  • Lead the development and execution of the bank’s incident response plan and associated playbooks
  • Coordinate responses to security incidents, ensuring minimal impact and quick recovery.
  • Establish and maintain a threat intelligence program to proactively identify and respond to emerging threats.
• Process and Technology Optimization
  • Evaluate, implement, and optimize security processes and technologies to enhance detection and response capabilities.
  • Collaborate with IT and engineering teams to integrate security into systems and processes.
  • Stay updated on emerging technologies and recommend solutions to address evolving threats.
• Regulatory Compliance and Audit Readiness
  • Ensure adherence to cyber risk management regulations, including FFIEC and other applicable laws.
    Represent the bank during regulatory examinations, audits, and executive presentations on cyber risk topics.
    Maintain thorough documentation to demonstrate adherence to policies and standards.
• Team Leadership and Development
  • Build and mentor a high-performing security operations team.
  • Provide training and development opportunities to ensure team members