Head - Information Security - FinTech/Banking

Head Information Security Officer - Fintech / Banking

Job Description:

- You will take ownership of InfoSec related initiatives in the company.

- You will be managing a talented team of InfoSec and SOC professionals and driving the innovations while meeting the objectives of InfoSec, various audits and Governance.

- Manage the operation and implementation of the IT security strategy

- Conduct a continuous assessment of current IT security practices and systems and identifying areas for improvement

- Develop, maintain & oversee Information Security policies, processes and standards/ guidelines to address applicable regulatory, PCI DSS & ISO 270001 requirements

- Set & manage the compliance program for Information & Cyber Security Requirements (e.g. regulatory standards, ISO27001, PCI-DSS CERT-In)

- Deliver new security technology approaches and implementing next generation solutions

- Develop and implement business continuity plans in respect of information security

- Communicate digital programs and strategy to a range of stakeholders including senior management, employees, vendor partners, etc.

- Manage and monitor the IT security budget

- Digital leadership skills capable of empowering and leading an IT security team to meet business and IT security goals

- Strong understanding of security architecture, including web & cloud technologies and network architecture

- Experience in driving and governing audits and practice standardization (PCI , SoX, etc) across multiple teams

- Experience in collecting, analysing, and presenting metrics related to information security (training feedback, new content, updated incentive programs)

- Knowledge of and experience with technologies and processes such as networks, encryption, vulnerability management, identity and access management, endpoint management, DLP, risk management, and cloud services

- Familiarity and understanding of OWASP guidelines

- Knowledge of attacker life cycles and defender strategies

- Expert problem solver, using proven methods to solve difficult issues effectively

- Proven conflict management skills and remains composed under pressure