Executive Head of Information Security & AI Security

Methodfi; City of London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - GBP 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading RegTech company is seeking an experienced Exec Head of Information Security to join its leadership team. This role involves shaping and executing the information security strategy while safeguarding information systems against cyber threats. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in information security, proven leadership abilities, and strong cloud security knowledge. This position is based in London and offers the chance to make a significant impact within a fast-growing organization.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Inclusive environment

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive experience in information security.
• Proven track record in regulated firms, preferably financial services.
• Hands-on experience achieving ISO 27001 and SOC 2 Type II certifications.
• Strong background in cloud security, particularly Azure.

Responsibilities

• Shape and execute information security strategy.
• Lead development of a world-class security programme.
• Conduct regular risk and vulnerability assessments.
• Manage relationships with external security vendors.

Skills

Leadership abilities

Information security expertise

Communication skills

Cloud security knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Security or Computer Science

CISSP certification

Tools

SIEM/SOAR platforms

Identity and Access Management

Job description

A leading RegTech company is seeking an experienced Exec Head of Information Security to join its leadership team. This role involves shaping and executing the information security strategy while safeguarding information systems against cyber threats. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in information security, proven leadership abilities, and strong cloud security knowledge. This position is based in London and offers the chance to make a significant impact within a fast-growing organization.