Job description
Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)
About Us
We're working with a rapidly growing FinTech company in London, revolutionizing the way subscription lending works in the UK. They're passionate about innovation and building a secure and trusted platform for their customers. As they scale, they're seeking a talented and experienced CISO to lead the information security program.
The Role
In this critical role, you will be responsible for building and implementing a best-in-class information security program from the ground up. You will be a strategic leader, partnering with the executive team to ensure security is at the forefront of everything we do.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement a comprehensive information security strategy aligned with industry best practices and regulatory requirements (FCA, GDPR etc.).
- Design and oversee the implementation of security controls to protect our IT infrastructure, data, and applications.
- Establish and manage a high-performing information security team.
- Foster a culture of security awareness throughout the organization.
- Identify, assess, and mitigate security risks.
- Stay up-to-date on the latest cyber threats and vulnerabilities.
- Develop and maintain incident response plans and procedures.
- Work closely with internal stakeholders across all departments to ensure security considerations are integrated into business processes.
- Manage and maintain relationships with external security vendors.
Qualifications
- Minimum 10 years of experience in information security, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
- Proven track record of building and implementing information security programs in a fast-paced, start-up environment.
- Experience working within the FinTech industry is a strong plus.
- Possesses relevant security certifications (CISSP, CISM, CISA etc.) and a deep understanding of information security frameworks (NIST, ISO 27001 etc.).
- Excellent communication, collaboration, and presentation skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
- Passionate about building a secure and trusted environment.
Benefits
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Opportunity to be part of a high-growth, innovative company.
- Make a significant impact on the security posture of a leading FinTech company.
- Work with a talented and driven team.