Fractional Chief Information Security Officer (Advisor Network)

Team: IT

Location: US

Commitment: Contract

Workplace Type: remote

Accountabilities:

The Fractional Chief Information Security Officer will provide cybersecurity leadership and advisory support to clients across the alternative investment sector. Advisors will leverage their executive experience to assess security programs, guide strategic improvements, and help organizations manage evolving cyber risks.

• Advise clients on cybersecurity strategy, governance, risk management, and security program maturity.
• Provide executive-level guidance to hedge funds, private equity firms, and family offices on information security priorities.
• Assess, design, and improve cybersecurity frameworks, policies, controls, and operating models.
• Support the development and execution of comprehensive cybersecurity programs aligned with business objectives.
• Identify security risks, recommend mitigation strategies, and help clients strengthen operational resilience.
• Collaborate with senior leadership teams to communicate cybersecurity priorities and establish effective governance practices.
• Provide expertise on security architecture, incident preparedness, compliance considerations, and industry best practices.
• Deliver project-based advisory services tailored to each client’s unique business needs.
• Act as a trusted cybersecurity advisor, bringing practical experience and strategic insight to complex security challenges.

Requirements:

The ideal candidate is an accomplished cybersecurity executive with significant experience leading information security programs within alternative investment firms or similarly complex financial organizations. This role requires strong technical expertise, business acumen, and the ability to advise senior stakeholders effectively.

• Previous experience serving as a Chief Information Security Officer or equivalent senior cybersecurity leader.
• Hands-on experience building, operating, and maintaining enterprise cybersecurity programs.
• Proven background supporting alternative asset firms, hedge funds, private equity firms, family offices, or financial services organizations.
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity governance, risk management, security controls, and regulatory expectations.
• Ability to assess complex environments and provide practical, business-focused recommendations.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage executives and translate technical topics into strategic business discussions.
• Strong consulting mindset with the ability to work independently across multiple client engagements.
• Demonstrated leadership, problem-solving abilities, and sound professional judgment.
• Experience managing cybersecurity transformations, security operations, and organizational resilience initiatives.

Benefits:

• Flexible, project-based advisory work designed to fit around existing professional commitments.
• Access to consulting opportunities with organizations across the alternative investment industry.
• Opportunity to provide high-impact cybersecurity expertise to senior business leaders.
• Client sourcing, engagement management, and administrative support handled by the partner organization.
• Ability to focus on delivering strategic advisory value rather than business development activities.
• Exposure to a diverse range of cybersecurity challenges and investment organizations.
• Remote work flexibility.