Maria Lobov is a Vice President and Information Security Officer at State Street Bank International, based in Frankfurt, Germany. She brings over 11 years of experience across cybersecurity, information security governance, and regulatory compliance within the financial services sector.
In her current role, Maria is responsible for strengthening the bank’s information security posture and ensuring alignment with key regulatory and supervisory expectations, including the EU Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) and NIS2. She works closely with senior management and global stakeholders to embed resilience, risk awareness, and regulatory compliance into business and technology operations.
Prior to joining State Street Bank International, Maria held senior cybersecurity and regulatory leadership roles at Deutsche Bank, where she managed regulatory engagement across multiple jurisdictions and worked closely with EMEA supervisory authorities including the ECB, BaFin, FINMA, CSSF, and other international regulators.
Maria is particularly passionate about skills-based talent development, focusing on adaptability, regulatory fluency, and continuous learning as essential capabilities for future ready professionals. She is also an active advocate for inclusion and mentorship, supporting initiatives aimed at developing diverse talent within cybersecurity and technology leadership.