Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)

The Company is seeking a Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) to spearhead the development and implementation of a robust information security strategy and governance framework. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring compliance with DORA and other relevant regulations, as well as for the identification, assessment, and management of information security and technology risks. This role involves overseeing the implementation of security controls across various IT domains, leading incident detection and response, and coordinating security audits. The CISO will also be instrumental in establishing security requirements for third parties, promoting a security-first culture, and running the security awareness training program. Applicants for the CISO position at the company should hold a university degree in a relevant field and have a strong background in information security and technology risk management, preferably within the financial sector. Knowledge of a range of security frameworks and regulations, including DORA, PSD2/PSD3, NIS2, PCI DSS, and GDPR, is essential. The role requires experience in cybersecurity incident and crisis management, as well as the ability to communicate technical risks in business terms. Technical skills in areas such as secure SDLC, DevSecOps, application and API security, cloud security, IAM, and various security testing and management tools are highly valued. The ideal candidate will be fluent in English and have a proven track record of promoting security best practices and leading security initiatives.