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Synthesis sent: VP of Cybersecurity at Quorum Federal Credit Union, a remote-first fintech-style credit union, reporting directly to the COO. This is a senior standalone risk leadership role covering strategy, governance, regulatory reporting, and executive oversight (not day-to-day tech delivery), with $225K-$275K salary plus discretionary bonus.

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Lucian Lipinsky de Orlov
lucian@lipinskyllc.com  ▪  914-656-0324  ▪  linkedin.com/in/lipinsky/
	
	
VP-level cybersecurity executive | financial services & regulated industries
Second line of defense | regulatory engagement & board reporting
Identity, cloud & third-party risk | incident response leadership
Senior cybersecurity and risk executive with 20+ years of experience across global financial institutions and asset managers, including second line of defense and CISO roles. Deep background in cyber risk governance, identity and access management, data protection, third-party risk, and incident response, with direct experience briefing regulators, boards, and senior executives on cybersecurity posture and remediation. Skilled at translating technical risk into clear, business-ready decisions while operating independently of day-to-day technology delivery.
			
	
Professional Experience Highlights
American Express - New York, NY
Senior Director, Risk & Information Security	2025 - Present
Cybersecurity Technology & Resiliency Risk Oversight
Senior Director within American Express' global cyber risk oversight organization, leading a distributed team focused on data security, privacy, and identity & access management (IAM).
Lead global cyber risk oversight for data protection, privacy, and identity security across enterprise platforms, cloud environments, and third-party ecosystems.
Advise senior executives on cyber risk exposure, control effectiveness, and practical risk-reduction actions across enterprise platforms, cloud, and third-party ecosystems
Translate complex cybersecurity, privacy, and IAM risks into clear, practical guidance to support executive decision-making and risk awareness among non-technical stakeholders.
Partner with technology, legal, privacy, and business leadership to align cyber risk posture with regulatory expectations and business objectives.
Lead, coach, and set standards for a global team of senior cyber risk professionals.
Citigroup - New York, NY
Senior Vice President, Cyber Operational Risk Officer	2023 - 2025
Senior cyber risk leader within Citi's Second Line of Defense, providing independent challenge and oversight across vulnerability management, incident response, threat intelligence, and security operations while remaining separate from technology delivery
Advised senior leadership on cyber risk exposure, residual risk, and prioritization across global financial services operations.
Translated technical findings into executive decision briefs for non-technical leadership.
Served as liaison with global regulators on cybersecurity posture, resilience, and remediation strategy, delivering board and regulatory reporting on risk exposure
Oversaw global adversarial emulation exercises with focus on preparedness, judgment, and executive response readiness.
Reviewed and modernized cybersecurity policies, standards, and governance guidelines to meet regulatory expectations.
Franklin Templeton Investments - New York, NY
Global Director of Security and Risk (CISO)	2019 - 2023
Advised UHNW individuals and family offices within Franklin Templeton's Fiduciary Trust subsidiary on personal and family office cybersecurity risks, including digital assets, privacy exposure, identity compromise, and secure handling of sensitive financial information.
Executive accountable for global cybersecurity strategy and risk management across 45 countries supporting $1.7T AUM as CISO
Advised executive leadership on cyber risk tradeoffs, investment decisions, and incident preparedness.
Led incident response planning, executive tabletop exercises, and crisis simulations at the enterprise level.
Architectural advisor to the world's first SEC-approved tokenized government money fund, advising on blockchain, cryptography, and operational risk.
QuSecure - San Mateo, CA
Board Advisor (Quantum Security)	2020 - 2023
Provided technical guidance on post-quantum cryptography architecture and applicability in regulated financial services environments.
Translated complex quantum and cryptographic concepts into clear, credible narratives for executive leadership, potential investors, and media.
Citihub - New York, NY
Partner, CISO-for-Hire	2008 - 2015
Served as trusted cybersecurity advisor to C-suite executives across financial services and other industries.
Delivered executive briefings, tabletop exercises, and strategic cyber guidance aligned to business risk.
Deloitte Consulting - New York, NY
Senior Manager, Security SME	2003 - 2008
Advised capital markets, wealth management, and retail banking clients on technology and security risk.
Led large-scale regulatory and security initiatives and delivered C-level presentations.


	
Thought Leadership & Education
Fordham University - Three Minute Thesis (3MT) Competition
First Place Winner (2018)
Recognized for delivering advanced cybersecurity research on AI-driven threat detection to a non-technical audience in under three minutes, demonstrating exceptional clarity, discipline, and executive communication.
Fordham University - Lincoln Center, New York, NY
Adjunct Professor, Center for Cybersecurity 	2019 - Present
Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in computer security systems, encryption, operating system vulnerabilities, and disaster recovery. Program designated by NSA/DHS as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education.


Education
MS in Cybersecurity
Fordham University, Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, New York, NY
NSA and DHS National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education Certified
MS in Advanced Technology, Specialization in Computer Science
Thomas J. Watson School of Engineering, Applied Science, and Technology
	Graduated School of State University of New York, Binghamton, NY	
BS in Computer Science
State University of New York, Binghamton, NY
Certification & Training
ISACA CRISC - PMI Project Management Professional (PMP) - ITIL Foundation Certified - Certified Disciplined Agilist - Enterprise Lean Six Sigma Green Belt - CISSP (Candidate) - IBM Certified Professional - Project Management - New York State Notary Public 

Job Details
Description

Why You’ll Love Working at Quorum

At Quorum Federal Credit Union, we are a cutting-edge credit union that operates as a technology company, delivering innovative financial solutions to our members. As a remote organization, we thrive on collaboration and recognize outstanding performance. We are the ideal workplace for self-motivated individuals who are committed to organizational success and eager to join a dynamic team of professionals. We stand out as a best-in-class employer, offering a unique and supportive work environment that fosters personal and professional growth. Our culture is built on valuing teamwork, recognizing achievements, and providing the tools and resources needed to excel. If you are looking for a place where you can make a meaningful impact, enjoy a flexible and fulfilling work experience, and be part of a forward-thinking team, Quorum Federal Credit Union is the perfect fit for you.

How You’ll Make an Impact

The Vice President of Cybersecurity serves as the senior cybersecurity leader for the credit union and reports directly to the COO. This role leads the enterprise cybersecurity program as a standalone risk function, with responsibility for strategy, governance, cyber risk oversight, regulatory engagement, and executive-level reporting, while remaining separate from daily technology delivery.

What You’ll Be Doing

Develop and lead the enterprise cybersecurity strategy, roadmap, policies, and governance structure in alignment with the credit union’s risk appetite and business objectives.
Oversee information security risk management, including risk assessments, control maturity, issue remediation tracking, and alignment to regulatory expectations.
Establish and oversee an enterprise cybersecurity assessment and assurance program, including periodic internal security assessments, independent third-party assessments, penetration testing, vulnerability assessments, and security maturity reviews. Findings should be prioritized, tracked through remediation, and regularly reported to executive leadership.
Lead security-related regulatory, audit, and board reporting, including updates on cybersecurity posture, incidents, third-party exposure, and emerging threats.
Establish and oversee the credit union’s third-party cybersecurity risk program, including due diligence standards, control reviews, contract security provisions, and ongoing monitoring.
Provide executive oversight for IAM, cloud, and security architecture standards.
Own cybersecurity incident response leadership at the executive level, including escalation management, tabletop exercises, post-incident reporting, and lessons learned.
Lead Business Continuity, Disaster Recovery, and Cyber Resilience planning.
Lead AI and data governance efforts related to cybersecurity, including secure use of AI tools, model oversight coordination, data protection controls, and governance expectations.
Partner with Digital Delivery, Infrastructure, Risk, Compliance, Internal Audit, Legal, and business leaders while maintaining independent cybersecurity oversight.
Supervise the Security Operations Manager and ensure effective day-to-day execution of operational security activities.

What You Bring to the Team

Bachelor’s degree in cybersecurity, information systems, computer science, business, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
CISSP and CSM Certifications Required; GIAC-GSEC preferred
10 or more years of progressive cybersecurity experience, including senior leadership responsibility in financial services or another regulated industry.
Demonstrated experience with security strategy, governance, incident response, identity, cloud security, third-party risk, and board/regulatory reporting.
Strong working knowledge of financial services control expectations and frameworks such as FFIEC, GLBA, NIST, and related regulatory guidance.
Proven ability to communicate technical risk in clear business terms to executive leadership and boards.

Success Profile

Executive presence and board-ready communication style.
Business-oriented leadership mindset with strong risk judgment.
Ability to balance strategic oversight with practical execution.
Strong collaboration skills with enough independence to provide credible challenge.

Tools & Work Environment

Stable internet connection with speeds high enough for video conferencing and screen sharing
Smartphone with current iOS/Android OS
Prolonged periods sitting at a workstation and working on a computer
Ability to communicate with coworkers and customers via email, chat, teleconference, and/or phone

Where You Can Work

Candidates must reside within the United States. We are not able to consider applicants who reside in Montana, Nebraska, Rhode Island, or Puerto Rico.

Quorum's opportunities are based in the U.S., and U.S. work authorization is required. We are not able to provide current or future sponsorship.

Compensation & Rewards

Compensation for this role is $225,000 - $275,000 per year with the potential for discretionary incentive compensation based on both company and individual performance.

Benefits That Support You

Excellent health insurance packages with a Health Reimbursement Account option
Life, AD&D, Short-Term Disability and Travel Insurance
401k plan with company match dollar for dollar up to 6 percent*
Generous time-off policy with paid time off (PTO), volunteer time off (VTO), birthday PTO, and company-observed holidays
Monthly stipend for wellness activities and mental health*
Tuition reimbursement
Pet Benefits, including insurance, discounts, “pawternity” PTO day, and more
Bonus/commission plan for qualifying roles
Employee perks (including mortgage discounts!)
PTO purchase and sell-back programs
Rewards and peer recognition programs
Trust-based, out-come oriented remote work environment for most roles

*After 6 months of service

Interview Process & AI Usage

We embrace technology and are enthusiastic about the role AI can play in helping people work more effectively. We recognize that candidates may use AI tools to prepare for opportunities, research organizations, or refine application materials. During interviews and assessments, however, we are most interested in understanding your own experiences, judgment, problem-solving approach, and communication style. Please be prepared to discuss your work, decisions, accomplishments, and thought process in your own words. We look forward to getting to know the person behind the application.

Important Compliance Information

Quorum is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Quorum will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request for applicants and/or employees with qualifying disabilities throughout the application and employment process.

Qualified Applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all applicable federal, state, city and local laws, rules, and regulations.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. The company reserves the sole right and discretion to make changes to this job description.

Each employee is required to uphold the Credit Union's compliance with all policies, procedures, and required regulations including the Bank Secrecy Act and our Anti-Money Laundering policy.

This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at-will" relationship.