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Head of Information Security
City of London (Hybrid)
£130,000 - £140,000 + Package
Our client is a global Financial Services firm who are undergoing a global change programme, due to this they are looking to expand their Cyber Security operations across North America & Europe.
** Must have Financial Services background/ experience and working with global regulators is required, regulators including the FCA + NFA, MAS or CFTC)
The CIO has identified a need for a Head of Info Sec to run global info sec/ cyber sec operations across different time zones.
The ideal candidate will come from a strong technical background, and have Financial Services experience within Payments, Investment Banking or Trading.
This role is responsible for global information security strategy, In this capacity,
the incumbent will be directly accountable for the security and protection of data & applications, and operations.
You are expected to set and deliver an innovative and effective strategy to
manage threats and satisfy global regulatory expectations while maintaining operational efficiency. In this role, you will be reporting to the Chief Information Officer and directly leading the security teams based in North America & Europe.
Responsibilities:
? Lead a team of Security Analysts and Security Engineers across multiple geographies. Provide personnel management, mentorship, and direction to the team members.
? Provide strategic planning, development, evaluation, and coordination of the information security strategy and architecture for all business functions
? Collaborate with the CIO and CTO in the technology vision and planning process
? Lead the definition and implementation of our security policies and standards and associated controls.
? Develop IT Security Controls, drawing from industry standards
? Seek and attain (or maintain, where applicable) relevant industry certifications, including SOC1, SOC2, ISO27001, and PCI.
? Champion the adoption of security-by-design and privacy-by-design principles, and relevant tooling and processes (ex. DevSecOps) to foster a culture of security and a secure application development lifecycle.
Hybrid working, Central London offices, and an excellent package on offer
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