🚨 Head of Information Security & IT Risk
I am currently supporting a financial services organisation in the search for a Head of Information Security & IT Risk to lead and develop their security and technology risk capability.
This is a senior leadership role responsible for shaping and delivering the organisation’s information security strategy, ensuring robust protection of systems, data, and operations while embedding strong technology risk governance across the business.
You will work closely with senior stakeholders across technology, risk, and the wider business, providing strategic oversight of cyber security, operational resilience, and IT risk management.
Key Responsibilities
* Define and deliver the organisation’s information security and IT risk strategy
* Lead and develop a team of information security and technology risk specialists
* Oversee cyber security operations, including security tooling, incident response, and vulnerability management
* Maintain and manage the IT risk framework and risk register
* Ensure alignment with regulatory requirements and industry frameworks (e.g. ISO 27001, NIST, DORA)
* Partner with senior leadership to embed security and risk awareness across the organisation
* Provide regular reporting to executive stakeholders on security posture and technology risk
What we are looking for
* Significant experience in information security, cyber security, or IT risk leadership roles
* Experience working within financial services or other regulated industries
* Strong understanding of cyber security frameworks, technology risk management, and operational resilience
* Experience leading security strategy, governance, and security operations
* Proven ability to engage and influence senior stakeholders across technology and risk functions
* Leadership experience managing high-performing security or technology risk teams
đź“Ť Location: Hybrid - 2 days a week
đź’Ľ Level: Senior leadership role reporting into the CIO with close engagement across Risk leadership.