AVP-Data Protection
Crescendo Global
2 - 5 years
Pune City
Posted: 04/04/2026
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Job Description
Responsibilities
As an AVP - Cyber Security, you will:
- Lead Security Strategies: Design, implement, and oversee comprehensive cybersecurity frameworks in alignment with regulatory standards and business objectives.
- Data Privacy Advocate: Ensure robust compliance with data privacy laws ensuring security of sensitive customer and organizational data.
- Risk Assessment: Identify vulnerabilities and assess potential risks and security threats in relation to business assets and systems.
- Incident Management: Establish and manage incident response plans to address cybersecurity incidents effectively.
- Collaboration: Work closely with stakeholders to ensure cybersecurity objectives are integrated with the financial services processes.
- Team Leadership: Mentor and guide cross-functional teams, fostering a collaborative and secure culture.
- Vendor Management: Assess and manage third-party cybersecurity solutions and service collaborations.
Requirements
To succeed in this role, you must have:
- A degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (Master's degree preferred).
- 7+ years of demonstrated experience in Cyber Security roles, primarily within Financial Services.
- Proven expertise in areas such as Data Privacy, Threat Management, and Compliance Standards (GDPR, PCI DSS, etc.).
- Familiarity with cybersecurity tools, methodologies, frameworks (NIST, ISO 27001, etc.).
- Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
- Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CRISC, CISA, or CEH are a strong advantage.
- A passion for fostering secure digital ecosystems and adapting to the rapidly evolving cyber threat landscape.
What's In It For You?
- Exciting Opportunities: Be a part of challenging and impactful projects in the financial services industry.
- Professional Growth: Work with industry leaders and continuously upgrade your cybersecurity expertise.
- Inclusive Culture: Thrive in a workplace that embraces diversity, equality, and individuality.
- Competitive Benefits: Avail comprehensive health benefits, retirement plans, and performance-based incentives.
- Work-Life Balance: Supportive policies to ensure harmony between work responsibilities and personal life.
Reach Us
If you feel this opportunity is well-aligned with your career progression plans, please feel free to reach me with your updated profile at prachi.gupta@crescendogroup.in.
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