Chief Information Security Officer

Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) Job Description

Role Overview

We are looking for a Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) to lead our information and cyber security agenda. The role is about safeguarding customer trust, ensuring compliance, and making security an enabler for the business.

Key Responsibilities

- Define and run the companys security strategy with a focus on practical, effective measures.

- Protect customer data, digital platforms, and core systems from threats.

- Ensure compliance with regulatory and industry security requirements.

- Build simple, easy-to-adopt security policies and employee awareness.

- Set up monitoring and fast response for incidents.

- Partner with business and technology teams so security is embedded in how we work.

- Lead audits, reviews, and interactions with regulators.

- Manage external partners and tools to strengthen security outcomes.

- Build and guide a lean but capable security team.

What You Bring

- 12+ years in information security, with leadership experience.

- Strong knowledge of security practices, risk management, and compliance in financial services.

- Experience handling cyber risks and incidents hands-on.

- Ability to explain risks in clear, simple language to business leaders.

- Collaborative style - balancing protection with business priorities.

- Curious and proactive in staying ahead of evolving threats.

Cultural Fit

- Comfortable working with lean teams and limited budgets - focusing on smart choices, not just big spends.

- Hands-on mindset: willing to roll up sleeves when needed.

- Clear communicator who can simplify security for non-technical teams.

- Bias for action: prefers progress and practical solutions over perfection.

- Strong customer-first thinking - sees security as part of delivering trust, not a blocker.

Why this Role Matters

Our business runs on trust. The CISO ensures we keep that trust safe every day while enabling the business to grow securely