Executive Assistant - CISO

Stifel • St. Louis, MO

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About The Position

The Executive Assistant to the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) serves as a trusted partner within a regulated financial services organization. This role operates with a high degree of discretion and provides executive-level administrative support in a cybersecurity environment. The position requires sound judgment, strict confidentiality, and the ability to operate effectively amid regulatory obligations, board engagement, and incident-driven priorities. The individual must manage competing priorities while maintaining professionalism across executive leadership, regulators, and internal stakeholders.

Requirements

• Ability to understand and appropriately handle communications and materials containing cybersecurity, information technology, and risk management concepts.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and adhere to ethical principles regarding data and information obtained as part of professional duties.
• Experience in regulated financial services environments such as banking or broker-dealer organizations.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills to effectively support organizational change.
• Ability to organize, prioritize, and manage multiple tasks, responsibilities, and deadlines, and to follow through on goals, manage expectations appropriately, and use the firm’s resources efficiently.
• Minimum Required: Associate’s degree or combination of education and experience.
• Minimum Required: 3+ years’ experience as an executive assistant or administrative professional.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint, and Jira.

Nice To Haves

• Preferred: Experience supporting cybersecurity, information security, risk, or technology executives.
• Experience with corporate expense management systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support, including preparation and editing of correspondence, communications, presentations, and executive materials.
• Manage and maintain complex executive calendars, appointments, and travel arrangements, ensuring alignment with shifting business and risk priorities.
• Record and distribute accurate meeting minutes, as well as track and follow up on action items to ensure timely execution.
• Support expense management, budget tracking, invoice processing, and vendor coordination in accordance with firm policies.
• Manage highly sensitive documents, presentations, and files with strict confidentiality and secure handling practices.
• Exercise sound judgment and discretion consistent with executive-level access, including exposure to confidential cybersecurity, regulatory, and incident-related matters.

Benefits

• At Stifel we offer an entrepreneurial environment, comprehensive benefits package to include health, dental and vision care, 401k, wellness initiatives, life insurance, and paid time off.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree