New York’s capital markets sector sits at the center of global finance, powering trading, lending, clearing, custody, and investment flows that connect institutions worldwide. The cybersecurity leaders in this space protect trading platforms, financial infrastructure, and sensitive market data while ensuring operational continuity in environments where seconds matter and disruptions can cascade globally. Their leadership strengthens resilience across one of the most systemically important financial ecosystems in the world.
Leible Melamed — Chief Information Security Officer, Cross River
Leible Melamed serves as Chief Information Security Officer at Cross River, where he leads the bank’s enterprise information security program. He oversees the implementation of security standards, incident response readiness, and business continuity and disaster recovery planning. His work focuses on aligning cybersecurity with operational resilience and regulatory expectations while enabling secure financial innovation across Cross River’s technology-driven banking platform.
Al Tarasiuk — Chief Information Security Officer, Citi
Al Tarasiuk is Chief Information Security Officer at Citi, bringing more than three decades of experience leading cybersecurity and information technology across global enterprises. His career includes senior leadership roles as Group Chief Security Officer and Chief Information Security Officer at Deutsche Bank, Chief Information Officer of the United States Intelligence Community, and Chief Information Officer at the Central Intelligence Agency. His leadership reflects deep expertise in protecting large-scale, mission-critical financial and intelligence systems while driving enterprise-wide transformation.
Kylie Watson — Chief Information Security Officer, SMBC Capital Markets
Kylie Watson serves as Chief Information Security Officer at SMBC Capital Markets, where she leads information security governance, risk management, and resilience across capital markets operations. Her expertise spans IT governance, vulnerability management, disaster recovery, and regulatory compliance. With a long tenure in financial services cybersecurity, she plays a central role in safeguarding trading operations and financial systems in highly regulated and performance-sensitive environments.
Vivek Kumar — Global Chief Information Security Officer, Alter Domus
Vivek Kumar is Global Chief Information Security Officer at Alter Domus, where he leads enterprise cybersecurity strategy and global security operations. With more than 25 years of experience in financial industry security leadership, he has built and managed large-scale cybersecurity programs and fusion centers. He works closely with executive leadership and boards to strengthen security posture, manage third-party risk, and ensure the protection of financial operations across international markets.
Securing the Infrastructure That Powers Global Markets
Capital markets cybersecurity leadership requires precision, resilience, and constant vigilance. These leaders protect the infrastructure that enables trading, settlement, and financial innovation while managing risk across complex global ecosystems. Their work ensures the continued trust, stability, and reliability of markets that underpin economic activity worldwide.
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