A Caribbean financial and mortgage bank partnered with Boyden to recruit a strategic Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), enhancing cybersecurity governance and supporting digital transformation across the organization.
Our client is a private financial and mortgage bank operating in the Caribbean region. The organization provides a broad range of financial services and has been focused on enhancing its digital infrastructure to support growth, operational efficiency, and client trust. As the bank continues to expand, it has recognized cybersecurity as a strategic pillar in safeguarding its assets, reputation, and customer confidence.
In an era of increasing cyber threats, including sophisticated external attacks, phishing schemes, and internal vulnerabilities, the bank faced growing exposure to operational risk. With rapid technological advancement and the integration of AI and cloud-based systems, the organization sought to strengthen its cybersecurity framework. The client required a Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) with strong technical expertise, leadership capability, and alignment with the organization’s values and culture.
Boyden conducted an extensive mapping of cybersecurity leaders across Central and Latin America, focusing on professionals with the experience, vision, and willingness to relocate to the Caribbean. The search emphasized candidates skilled in the implementation and management of comprehensive security programs, capable of aligning technology with business strategy. We ensured a deep understanding of the client’s strategic priorities, helping identify individuals who could drive resilience and digital transformation.
Four qualified candidates from Latin America were presented, each demonstrating exceptional technical and leadership credentials. The selected candidate distinguished themselves through clear communication and active listening during the interview process. This enabled them to fully understand the bank’s needs, objectives, and challenges at the strategic, operational, and tactical levels. Their ability to grasp these priorities with precision positioned the candidate to design and implement cybersecurity strategies that strengthened the organization’s digital infrastructure and supported its transformation goals in the short, medium, and long term.
The appointed CISO is expected to strengthen the bank’s cybersecurity governance and foster a culture of security awareness across the organization. Their ability to collaborate across functions and communicate transparently with C-level leaders will help align cybersecurity initiatives with business goals, creating tangible value for the bank, its stakeholders, and clients.
