Job Title: Head of Information Security & Compliance
Location: Remote (UK or Paris, France)
Immediate start contract role for 6 months – can be based in the UK remotely or Paris.
We’re seeking an experienced and technically-driven Head of Information Security & Compliance to lead our clients global security and compliance function. As a high-tech SaaS based organisation operating at scale, they require a security leader who can architect and execute an enterprise-wide security vision while staying deeply engaged with both technical and business stakeholders. This role collaborates closely with cross-functional teams—particularly Sales, Go-to-Market, Product, and Engineering—to embed security across the entire customer and product lifecycle. This is a fast-paced technical environment, where the successful person needs to have a strong background working within either FinTech, SaaS, Cloud or high growth technology companies.
Key Responsibilities:
Strategic Security Leadership:
* Define and implement a global security strategy aligned with business goals and risk appetite.
* Advise executive leadership on threat landscapes, risk posture, and security innovation
Security Architecture & Operations:
* Oversee the design and operation of our global cloud security infrastructure across AWS, GCP, and/or Azure.
* Drive robust incident response, threat detection, and remediation processes.
Risk Management & Compliance:
* Lead risk assessments and ensure adherence to international compliance standards (SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA, etc.).
* Establish a robust control environment to support secure development and delivery of our SaaS offerings.
Governance & Policy Development:
* Implement security governance frameworks to support DevSecOps and data protection at scale.
* Develop and maintain policies, standards, and secure coding practices across the organisation.
Stakeholder & Customer Engagement:
* Act as a key security advisor in customer engagements, RFPs, and audits.
* Partner cross-functionally to ensure security is built into our products and operations from the ground up.
Team & Vendor Leadership:
* Build and lead a high-performing, globally distributed security team.
* Oversee security budgets, tooling, and third-party risk management.
Required Qualifications:
* 10+ years in cybersecurity leadership, including 3–5 years at a senior level within a SaaS or cloud-native environment.
* Expert knowledge of cloud security, IAM, DevSecOps, and data privacy regulations.
* Strong stakeholder communication and proven success in high-growth, multi-national settings.
* Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CISA, or CCSP are highly desirable.
Join us to shape the future of enterprise security in a dynamic, global SaaS environment.