Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) – Europe Hub

Job description

Tasks

• Supporting the Group CISO in designing the global cybersecurity strategy and implementing it in the region, taking into account local adaptations and regulatory expectations.
• Drive and support security transformation programs and ensure continuous improvement of security capabilities.
• Maintenance and improvement of the information security governance framework.
• Ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and industry standards (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST, EBA guidelines).
• Monitoring of security policies, standards, and procedures in the region.
• Identification, assessment, and monitoring of cyber risks, ensuring effective risk mitigation strategies.
• Independent review and monitoring of security controls and risk assessments.
• Reporting on security status and risk exposure to management and the board of directors.
• Management of regional incident response and crisis management activities.
• Advising executives on cybersecurity issues.

Technology risk control

• Establishment and management of the technology risk control function for Europe, in line with the global structure.
• Ensuring effective governance and monitoring of technology-related risks, including risk assessments.

Requirements

• Experienced information security executive within financial services or a highly regulated industry.
• Strong knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks, regulatory requirements, and emerging threats.
• Passion for cyber and technology risks and drive to build up the newly established function and make it successful.
• An action-oriented person who can independently drive initiatives and tasks forward.
• Degree in information security, risk management, or information technology; professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or CRISC preferred.
• At least 5-10 years of professional experience in information security and risk management, preferably within the financial sector.
• Knowledge of regulatory standards and landscape.
• Knowledge of technologies and emerging risks such as cloud, AI, robotics, etc.
• Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office, SharePoint, and JIRA.
• Experience with analysis and visualization tools (e.g., Tableau) is a plus.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and influencing skills, with the ability to interact at the executive level.

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