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Prudential Financial · 5 days ago

Vice President, Information Security - Automation Strategy

positionNewark, NJ
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
senioritySenior Level
money$179K/yr - $268K/yr

Prudential Financial is a leading financial services institution seeking a Vice President of Information Security - Automation Strategy. In this role, you will set the strategic direction for automation in Information Security, manage a team of Automation Leads, and collaborate with various teams to enhance security outcomes through intelligent automation.

Asset ManagementFinanceFinancial ExchangesFinancial ServicesHealth CareInsuranceRetirement
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Responsibilities

Drive automation strategy across the ISO, leading the community of practice, establishing governance frameworks, and championing shared responsibility across product teams
Oversee a centralized team of Automation Leads, enabling effective implementation of automation initiatives while mentoring for growth and consistency
Partner with Chief Product Owners (CPO) from CDR, ASM, and IAM/Security Ops to strengthen security outcomes, accelerating threat detection, investigation, and response through intelligent automation
Assess and optimize workflows using automation, AI, and machine learning to reduce manual effort, enhance scalability, and integrate seamlessly across environments
Coordinate automation architecture and CI/CD capabilities to deploy, maintain, and improve solutions through iterative development
Promote a collaborative, learning-driven culture that adapts quickly to change and fosters innovation

Qualification

Automation strategyInformation securityAIMachine learningGovernance frameworksCross-functional leadershipStakeholder engagementCollaborationContinuous learning

Required

Proven experience developing and executing enterprise-wide automation strategies across information security domains
Demonstrated success leading and mentoring cross-functional technical teams to ensure consistent automation implementation and innovation
Strong background collaborating with teams to deliver integrated, security-focused automation outcomes
Expertise in identifying and analyzing complex workflows to drive efficiency and scale using automation, AI, and machine learning
Familiarity with governance models and automation frameworks that promote accountability and shared ownership across product teams
Exceptional communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with a track record of aligning technical execution with strategic business goals
Experience fostering adaptive, innovation-driven cultures that thrive on continuous learning and collaboration

Benefits

Market competitive base salaries, with a yearly bonus potential at every level.
Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, Paid Time Off (PTO), and leave of absences, such as parental and military leave.
401(k) plan with company match (up to 4%).
Company-funded pension plan.
Wellness Programs including up to $1,600 a year for reimbursement of items purchased to support personal wellbeing needs.
Work/Life Resources to help support topics such as parenting, housing, senior care, finances, pets, legal matters, education, emotional and mental health, and career development.
Education Benefit to help finance traditional college enrollment toward obtaining an approved degree and many accredited certificate programs.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan: Shares can be purchased at 85% of the lower of two prices (Beginning or End of the purchase period), after one year of service.

Company

Prudential Financial

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Prudential Financial specializes in the fields of investment management, life insurance, and retirement benefits. It is a sub-organization of Prudential Financial.
dateFounded in 1875
location
Newark, New Jersey, USA
people-size10001+ employees
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http://www.prudential.com

H1B Sponsorship

Prudential Financial has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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2024 (1)
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Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$1.25B
Key Investors
AM Best
2025-03-13Post Ipo Debt· $750M
2024-02-14Post Ipo Debt· $500M
2001-12-13IPO

Leadership Team

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Andrew Sullivan
Chief Executive Officer
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Yanela Frias
Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
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