Director, Security & Privacy Engineering
Banking is being reimagined—customers expect every interaction to be
easy, personal, and instant .
We are building a
universal banking assistant
that millions of U.S. consumers can use to transact across all financial institutions and, over time,
autonomously drive their financial goals . Powered by our proprietary
BankGPT platform , this assistant is positioned to
displace age-old legacy systems
within financial institutions and
own the end-to-end CX stack ,
unlocking a $200B opportunity
and potentially
replacing multiple publicly traded companies .
Ultimately,
our mission is to drive financial well-being
for millions of consumers.
With over two-thirds of Americans living paycheck to paycheck, 50% holding less than $500 in savings, and only 17% financially literate,
we aim to
put financial well-being on autopilot
to help solve this problem.
About the Role
As the
Director of Security & Privacy Engineering , you will report to the
VP of Engineering
and play a pivotal role in defining and executing interface.ai's enterprise-wide security and privacy strategy.
You will build and lead a program that ensures our AI products and cloud infrastructure are
secure, compliant, and resilient , fostering customer trust and meeting regulatory requirements. This is a
strategic and hands-on leadership role
influencing technology, governance, and culture across the organization.
You will be responsible for leading the company's cybersecurity, privacy, and compliance programs; establishing strong internal controls; managing security risk; and driving security-by-design practices across all engineering and AI initiatives.
What you will do
Own all aspects of Security (excluding physical security), Privacy, and Compliance across the company.
Develop and enforce security and privacy policies, procedures, and standards, ensuring organization-wide compliance.
Lead cybersecurity incident response and continuous risk assessment programs.
Partner with the executive team to align security strategy with business goals and risk tolerance.
Oversee compliance with GLBA, FFIEC, SOC 2, and other applicable frameworks.
Champion privacy-by-design principles across product and AI initiatives.
Partner with Sales, Legal, Compliance, and Product teams to address security inquiries and due diligence requests.
Deliver executive-level security and risk reports to leadership and the board.
Collaborate with Engineering and Cloud Infrastructure teams to embed DevSecOps and secure architecture practices.
Build, mentor, and grow a high-performing team of security and privacy engineers.
Foster a culture of proactive risk management, innovation, and continuous improvement.
Requirements
12+ years of progressive cybersecurity leadership experience, ideally within financial services, banking, mortgage, or consumer lending industries.
Experience with Cloud Security and controls especially in AWS environment.
Strong knowledge and application of lending and consumer protection laws and regulations such as FFIEC, GLBA, etc.
Knowledge of SOC controls, general IT security, control frameworks and familiarity with ISO 7000 standards.
Hands-on knowledge of data security, encryption, identity management, and threat modeling.
Strong interpersonal communication, problem solving, and critical thinking skills.
Comfortable with balancing multiple, competing priorities and changes in a dynamic fast paced environment.
Bachelor's degree in Information Security, Computer Science, or related field.
Preferred
Master's degree in Information Security, Computer Science, or related field.
Experience in a startup or high-growth SaaS / AI company.
Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CCSP, or ISO 27001 Lead Implementer.
Why Join Us
Shape the
security, privacy, and trust
strategy for an industry-defining platform.
Drive innovation in
cloud, AI, and data privacy
while ensuring compliance and trust at scale.
Work in a
high-impact, mission-driven
environment where your leadership directly influences millions of banking customers.
Compensation
Compensation is expected to be between $198,000 - $220,000. Exact compensation may vary based on skills and location.
What We Offer
401(k) match & financial wellness perks
Discretionary PTO + paid parental leave
Mental health, wellness & family benefits
A mission-driven team shaping the future of banking
At interface.ai, we are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all employees and applicants. We celebrate diversity and believe it is critical to our success as a company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or any other legally protected status. All employment decisions at Interface.ai are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications. We strive to create a culture that values and respects each person's unique perspective and contributions. We encourage all qualified individuals to apply for employment opportunities with Interface.ai and are committed to ensuring that our hiring process is inclusive and accessible.
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Director Engineering • San Francisco, CA, US