en

Services

The UK's leading employers trust us to deliver fast, efficient talent solutions that are tailored to their exact requirements. Browse our range of bespoke services and resources.

Read more
Jobs

Let our industry specialists listen to your aspirations and present your story to the most esteemed organisations in the UK, as we collaborate to write the next chapter of your successful career.

See all jobs
Services

The UK's leading employers trust us to deliver fast, efficient talent solutions that are tailored to their exact requirements. Browse our range of bespoke services and resources.

Read more
About Robert Walters UK

Since our establishment in 1985, our belief remains the same: Building strong relationships with people is vital in a successful partnership.

Learn more

Work for us

Our people are the difference. Hear stories from our people to learn more about a career at Robert Walters UK

Learn more

Information Security Risk Lead (Financial Services)

Save job

The Information Security Risk Management Lead is a key member of the Risk Management team and is responsible for leading the implementation of the Enterprise and Operational Risk Management frameworks designed by my client to identify, measure, monitor and mitigate information security risks. The successful candidate serves as a second set of eyes to management to provide review and credible challenge of the effectiveness of information security processes and controls. This position is highly engaged with the firm-wide Information Security teams who provide security solutions as well as all corporate departments that own information security risk. What they are ooking for: * * 10+ years of experience specifically related to information security governance, operations, and risk management. * Broad-based technology experience at substantial scale and complexity in a global, highly regulated, high-volume transaction environment. Experience must include time operating within transaction services environments characterized by the need for continuous availability and the highest levels of security. * Experience with developing and managing Operational Risk programs, establishing framework and on-going process in accordance with best practices and Basel requirements. * Comfortable leading in a complex matrixed organization, ideally in a global firm with a dynamic and rapidly changing environment. * Experience leading within a highly regulated environment, with a preference for experience at the international and federal levels. Deep knowledge of policy frameworks and a strong understanding of policies, procedures, guidelines, and structure. * Functional expertise, with operational knowledge of and exposure to various current and emerging information security areas such as: v Cyber resilience v Identity & privileged access management v Secure coding practices v Incident response v Artificial Intelligence v Third-party risk management v Cloud security configuration and control frameworks v Threat/vulnerability management v Network security Professional qualifications / certifications * B.S. in a technology discipline (Computer Science, Information Management, Computer Engineering, Cybersecurity or equivalent). * Relevant certification is desirable, e.g., CISSP, CISM, CISA, CRISC. * Working knowledge of Risk Management life cycles based on an established framework: NIST CSF, NIST SP 800-53, ORX, ISO 27001, SANS, CERT, ENISA, CSA, OACA, ISACA. * Proficiency in MS PowerPoint and Excel. * Experience in broader MS Office suite, including Project and Visio is a plus * Experience with enterprise GRC tools, e.g. Archer is a plus If the above role is of interest please apply to this ad or call me on 0207 509 8040 for more info (please note I am out of the office on Friday 4th April and returning on Monday 7th April).

test

Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates

Contract Type: FULL_TIME

Specialism: Technology & Digital

Focus: Information Security

Industry: Banking

Salary: £120,000 - £140,000 per annum

Workplace Type: Hybrid

Experience Level: Director

Location: London

Job Reference: R9TEE5-DABABA25

Date posted: 4 April 2025

Consultant: Darius Goodarzi