Eder is a seasoned cybersecurity executive and Board member with a proven track record of helping some of the world’s largest and most complex financial institutions strengthen their cybersecurity posture.
He currently serves as the Director of Payments Security within the Financial Crimes Unit, Cybersecurity at BMO Financial Group, where he plays a key role in safeguarding $1.4 trillion in assets and protecting the daily transactions of over 13 million customers.
With over two decades of global experience across three continents, Eder has held pivotal roles including service to the United Nations, where he helped build IT infrastructure in a war-torn country. He has also worked at leading consulting firms — KPMG, PwC, and EY — as a subject matter expert in cybersecurity, emerging technology risk, and IT regulatory compliance, gaining extensive experience with multiple regulators worldwide.
Eder possesses a strong technical background and holds over 20 professional certifications. Beyond his corporate role, he contributes to the cybersecurity community through his service on several industry organizations, including the CompTIA SME Technical Advisory Committee, OWASP AI Exchange, and the Cloud Security Alliance.