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Business Information Security Principal
Capital Group · Financial Services · 5,001-10,000 employees
New York, United States · Hybrid · full_time
One opening, also advertised in Los Angeles, CA, Charlotte, NC, Irvine, CA.
CLI Career Level
VP-equivalent
Moderate confidence
Opportunity Score
70/100
Above average
High confidence
Executive Fit
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First seen Aug 30, 2026 · Last verified 2 hours ago · Sourced from LinkedIn — Principal / GRC leadership (US)
CLI Take
Broader than the title suggests
This role reads VP-equivalent despite being advertised as “Business Information Security Principal” — the stated scope is wider than the employer's title implies. CLI's analysis of the posting describes a strategic build or transformation mandate. The reporting line sits below the executive team — the role reports to Global Information Security leadership. Team size is not disclosed and remains the main open question before pursuing it.
Why this role scores the way it does
70/100 — above average opportunity quality. CLI reads this as a VP-equivalent mandate. Strongest signal: CLI's analysis of the posting describes a strategic build or transformation mandate. Main drag on the score: The reporting line sits below the executive team — the role reports to Global Information Security leadership. 3 of 10 dimensions are not disclosed, which lowers confidence rather than the score.
Career level read
VP-equivalent — The employer lists this as “Business Information Security Principal”. CLI reads it as VP-equivalent because the role shows global responsibility; responsibility across business units, 5,001-10,000 employee organization.
Moderate confidence
What makes it attractive
- CLI's analysis of the posting describes a strategic build or transformation mandate.
- The role carries more scope than the employer's title suggests.
- Employer profile: 5,001-10,000 employee organization, privately held, not applicable, revenue over 10b.
What to probe before applying
- The reporting line sits below the executive team — the role reports to Global Information Security leadership.
Scoring components · Above average
Compensation versus comparable roles55 · weight 15%
The employer discloses a base range, but there is no comparable set to benchmark it against yet.
Reporting level0 · weight 12%
The reporting line sits below the executive team — the role reports to Global Information Security leadership.
Functional and geographic scope64 · weight 12%
Scope language covers global responsibility; responsibility across business units.
Quality of the mandate100 · weight 12%
CLI's analysis of the posting describes a strategic build or transformation mandate.
Executive and board exposureNot disclosed · excluded from the score
Executive and board exposure: not disclosed.
Role authority versus title100 · weight 10%
The role carries more scope than the employer's title suggests.
Company scale and trajectory100 · weight 10%
Employer profile: 5,001-10,000 employee organization, privately held, not applicable, revenue over 10b.
Team ownershipNot disclosed · excluded from the score
Team size: not disclosed.
Budget ownershipNot disclosed · excluded from the score
Budget ownership: not disclosed.
Risk signals100 · weight 5%
No adverse signals identified in the posting.
Dimensions the employer does not disclose are excluded and the remaining weights are rebalanced, so missing information lowers confidence rather than the score.
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Compensation
$220,768 – $375,306 base salary, disclosed by employer
Sample size not yet sufficient for a market comparison
The posting mentions a 15% company-funded retirement contribution and annual profitability bonuses, but does not disclose a departmental security budget.
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The mandate
Serve as a senior cybersecurity leader and primary liaison between Global Information Security and the North America Client Group. You will drive the evolution of the GIS strategy by overseeing the business unit's cyber risk posture, leading major security uplift initiatives, and ensuring security practices align with organizational priorities.
Acting as a senior leader within the North America Client Group (NACG), this role serves as the bridge between the business and the Global Information Security function. The remit covers cyber risk posture, incident management leadership, and the implementation of privacy controls and security technologies.
Scope
- Reports to Global Information Security leadership
Domains and regulation
- Enterprise Security
- Cyber Defense
- Incident Response
- Identity
- Privacy
- GRC
Requirements
Must have
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in law, business, technology, or a related field.
- At least 10 years of experience in cyber security.
- Experience in the financial industry or technology sector.
- Knowledge of collaborating with business units to implement security policies.
- Understanding of cyber security technologies including data protection strategies, encryption, and access management.
- Experience managing and influencing stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
Preferred / bonus
- Nothing listed as optional.
Only must-have items are scored as hard constraints in Executive Fit.
Likely challenges
- Leading major cybersecurity uplift programs across the North America Client Group (NACG).
- Acting as the primary liaison between Global Information Security and business units to align competing priorities.
- Providing first-line leadership during cyber incident management within the business unit.
- Embedding risk-aware security practices and privacy controls into complex, dynamic environments.
Not stated in the posting: Specific reporting line (individual name or specific title) is not explicitly named.; Size of the team being led is not specified..
About Capital Group
Capital Group is one of the world's largest investment management organizations, managing trillions in assets through the American Funds family of mutual funds and other institutional services. The company serves millions of individual and institutional investors across globally distributed offices. For a security leader, the environment involves protecting massive financial assets and sensitive personal data within a highly regulated global financial framework.
- Industry
- Financial Services
- Headcount
- 5,001-10,000 employees
- Headquarters
- Los Angeles, CA
- Founded
- 1931
- Ownership
- Privately held
- Funding
- Not applicable
- Revenue
- Over $10B
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“I can be myself at work.”You are more than a job title. We want you to feel comfortable doing great work and bringing your best, authentic self to everything you do. We value your talents, traditions, and uniqueness—and we’re committed to fostering a strong sense of belonging in a respectful workplace.We intentionally seek diverse perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds, investing in a culture designed to celebrate differences. We believe that belonging leads to better outcomes and a stronger community of associates united by our mission. At Capital, we live our core values every day: Integrity, Client Focus, Diverse Perspectives, Long-Term Thinking, and Community.“I can influence my income.” You want to feel recognized at work. Your performance will be reviewed annually, and your compensation will be designed to motivate and reward the value that you provide. You’ll receive a competitive salary, bonuses and benefits. Your company-funded retirement contribution will factor in salary and variable pay, including bonuses.“I can lead a full life.” You bring unique goals and interests to your job and your life. Whether you’re raising a family, you’re passionate about where you volunteer, or you want to explore different career paths, we’ll give you the resources that can set you up for success.Enjoy generous time-away and health benefits from day one, with the opportunity for flexible work options Receive 2-for-1 matching gifts for your charitable contributions and the opportunity to secure annual grants for the organizations you love Access on-demand professional development resources that allow you to hone existing skills and learn new ones “I can succeed as a Business Information Security Principal at Capital Group.”As a Business Information Security Principal, you will support the evolution of our Global Information Security strategy, driving innovation and operational excellence within our North America Client Group (NACG). In this role, you will oversee and strengthen the business’s cyber risk posture, ensuring security practices are aligned with organizational priorities.You will lead and coordinate major cybersecurity uplift programs, provide first-line leadership in cyber incident management, and partner closely with stakeholders across the business to embed effective, risk-aware security practices.In this role, you serve as a senior cybersecurity leader and the primary liaison between Global Information Security and the business, ensuring alignment between security priorities and organizational objectives. You are a strategic thinker with deep knowledge of security risks, technologies, and regulatory frameworks, and a skilled communicator who can translate complex concepts into actionable solutions. You are highly organized, collaborative, and effective at managing competing priorities while adapting to a dynamic security landscape.“I am the person Capital Group is looking for.”You hold a bachelor’s or master’s degree in law, business, technology, or a related field. Security certifications such as CISSP are a plus.You have at least 10 years of experience in cyber security.You have worked in the financial industry or technology sector, with knowledge of how to collaborate effectively with business units to implement security policies.You have a strong understanding of cyber security technologies and tools, including data protection strategies, encryption, and access management.You've worked with cross-functional technology teams to implement privacy controls in complex environments.You understand technology controls as they relate to data protection (e.g. encryption).You have managed and influenced stakeholders at all levels of the organization.“I can apply in less than 4 minutes.” You’ve reviewed this job posting and you’re ready to start the candidate journey with us. Apply now to move to the next step in our recruiting process. If this role isn’t what you’re looking for, check out our other opportunities and join our talent community.“I Can Learn More About Capital Group.”At Capital Group, the success of the people who invest with us depends on the people in whom we invest. That’s why we offer a culture, compensation and opportunities that empower our associates to build successful and prosperous careers. Through nine decades, our goal has been to improve people’s lives through successful investing. We know that our history is a testament to the strength of the people we hire. More than 9,000 associates in 30+ offices around the world help our clients and each other grow and thrive every day. Find us on LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube and Glassdoor.Charlotte Base Salary Range: $187,016-$317,927Southern California Base Salary Range: $208,245-$354,017New York Base Salary Range: $220,768-$375,306In addition to a highly competitive base salary, per plan guidelines, restrictions and vesting requirements, you also will be eligible for an individual annual performance bonus, plus Capital’s annual profitability bonus plus a retirement plan where Capital contributes 15% of your eligible earnings.You can learn more about our compensation and benefits here. Temporary positions in the United States are excluded from the above mentioned compensation and benefit plans.We are an equal opportunity employer, which means we comply with all federal, state and local laws that prohibit discrimination when making all decisions about employment. As equal opportunity employers, our policies prohibit unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including gender and gender identity), pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status, AIDS/HIV status, political activities or affiliations, military or veteran status, status as a victim of domestic violence, assault or stalking or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.
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