As vice president and chief information security officer at U.S. Financial Technology (U.S. Fin Tech), Jimmie Owens is responsible for safeguarding a $6.5 trillion platform that supports 30 million loans and over 1 million securities. Drawing on more than three decades of experience in cybersecurity for financial institutions, Owens has led the development of a strategic roadmap that strengthens the company’s security posture across critical domains — vulnerability management, identity and access control, security architecture and cyberthreat intelligence.
Over the past year, Owens has championed a product security mindset within his team, helping shift cybersecurity from a reactive function to a proactive partner in innovation. He’s also secured business alignment and executive support for a forward-looking 2026 security strategy, setting the stage for continued growth and resilience. Under his leadership, the team has implemented emerging tools like SOAR, cloud security posture management and attack surface monitoring — modernizing core defense layers while supporting the company’s AI roadmap and its first securely deployed AI offerings in 2025.
Known for his collaborative leadership style, Owens approaches security as a shared responsibility. His ability to communicate technical risk with honesty and clarity makes him a trusted advisor to internal teams as well as external stakeholders like Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. He encourages innovation while ensuring regulatory rigor — skills honed through years at institutions including Navy Federal Credit Union, PenFed and Paychex. Owens’ steady influence continues to shape a culture of accountability, resilience and forward-thinking security across U.S. Fin Tech.
Name:
Jimmie Owens
Title:
Technology Vice President, Chief Information Security Officer
Company Name:
U.S. Financial Technology
