Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)

The Company is seeking a Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) to join its team. The CISO will be the key figure in defining and maintaining the information security strategy, policies, and governance framework, with a strong focus on compliance with the applicable regulatory framework. This role is pivotal in identifying, assessing, and managing information security and technology risks, as well as leading programs for vulnerability and threat management, endpoint security, network security, application security, and cloud security. The successful candidate will also be responsible for overseeing security incident detection, response, and recovery, and will play a critical role in the business continuity plan. Applicants for the CISO position at the company should have a university degree in a relevant field and significant experience in information security and technology risk management, preferably within the financial services sector. Strong knowledge of financial and payment regulations, particularly DORA, PSD2/PSD3, NIS2, PCI DSS, and GDPR, is essential. The role requires a candidate with a proven track record in cybersecurity incident and crisis management, as well as experience in managing technology providers, outsourcing arrangements, and cloud services. Technical expertise in areas such as secure SDLC, DevSecOps, application security, API security, and various security frameworks is also necessary. The ideal candidate will have the ability to communicate complex technical and security risks clearly to senior management and other stakeholders and will be adept at promoting a strong risk-based information security culture across the organization.