Chief Information Security Officer

Posted 17 July 2025
Salary Competitive
LocationBrussels
Job type Contract
Discipline Cyber Security
Reference73986
Remote working Hybrid/Flexible

Job description

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Job Title: Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) – Financial Sector

Location: Brussels, Belgium (3 days/week on-site)
Start Date: ASAP
Contract Type: Freelance/Contract
Language Requirements: English (Fluent), French/Dutch (preferred)
Citizenship: EU nationality required
Rate: Competitive Daily Rate

Role Overview:

A dynamic organization in the financial services sector is seeking a Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) to lead its cybersecurity and IT risk management strategy. This high-impact role blends strategic vision with hands-on delivery and requires deep technical knowledge and strong regulatory experience—particularly in financial environments.

The CISO will report directly to the CIO and work cross-functionally with executive leadership and second-line functions to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the organization’s systems and data.

Key Responsibilities:

? Cybersecurity Strategy & Governance

  • Define and lead the enterprise-wide cybersecurity strategy

  • Establish governance structures, policies, KPIs, and control frameworks

  • Chair Information Security Steering Committees and advise on threat landscape

?? IT Risk Management

  • Conduct IT risk assessments, including third-party/cloud-related risks

  • Design and monitor mitigation plans and risk dashboards

  • Respond to internal/external audits and regulatory requests

? Security Operations & Incident Response

  • Oversee daily cyber operations and incident detection/remediation

  • Develop and coordinate incident response and business continuity plans

  • Liaise with internal teams and regulators during security incidents

? Cybersecurity Projects (DORA Focus)

  • Integrate cybersecurity into project delivery life cycles

  • Support vendor evaluations and third-party security reviews

  • Promote adoption of advanced security technologies

? Awareness & Stakeholder Engagement

  • Lead training and awareness programs across departments

  • Foster alignment across Legal, Compliance, Risk, and HR functions

  • Serve as the point of contact for regulatory and external stakeholders

Required Skills & Experience:

  • 5–7+ years in cybersecurity, with 3+ years in a leadership role

  • Background in financial services or payment institutions

  • Strong technical expertise: network security, SIEM, cloud, encryption, firewalls

  • Proven experience in risk management, third-party risk, and audits

  • Deep understanding of: DORA, GDPR, PCI-DSS, ISO 27001

  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

  • Fluent English; French or Dutch is a plus

Preferred Certifications:

  • CISSP, CISM, ISO 27001 Lead Implementer, NIS2 knowledge

Work Setup:

  • Hybrid model: 3 days/week on-site in Brussels (Tuesdays, Thursdays + 1 day of choice)

  • 2 days remote per week