Technical Head of Information Security required for financial services firm. The role will be both strategic and technically hands on as it's a small function. What You'll Do
* Lead and support a small, global cybersecurity team.
* Create and manage a strategic security plan aligned with company goals and ISO 27001.
* Proactively identify and address security risks and threats.
* Respond to and manage cybersecurity incidents and breaches.
* Conduct risk assessments, penetration tests, and other security evaluations.
* Keep senior leadership updated on security posture and key metrics.
* Build relationships with security leaders in similar firms to stay ahead of threats and trends.
* Ensure compliance through audits and incident response exercises.
* Collaborate with tech teams to ensure secure software and infrastructure.
* Manage third-party security vendors and track their performance.
* Run regular training to promote cybersecurity awareness across the company.
What You Bring
* Experience leading high-performing global security teams.
* Strong understanding of security frameworks and regulations (eg, ISO 27001, NIST, GDPR, DORA).
* Background in network, cloud (Azure), endpoint, and application security.
* Experience building and running company-wide security programs.
* Proven ability to handle real and simulated cybersecurity incidents.
* Familiarity with security operations and forensic analysis tools.
* Excellent communication skills, with experience presenting to executive leadership.
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