Director FS Cyber
We are seeking a Director of Financial Services Cyber to lead the development and delivery of cyber security strategies for a complex, highly regulated environment. This senior role will provide strategic direction across cyber risk management, security architecture, threat intelligence, incident response, identity and access management, cloud security, data protection and regulatory compliance. You will work closely with executive stakeholders and business leaders to strengthen resilience, protect critical services and ensure that security is embedded throughout transformation and technology programmes.
The successful candidate will own the cyber security roadmap, define priorities and oversee the delivery of risk-based security initiatives. Responsibilities will include assessing emerging threats, maintaining effective governance and control frameworks, overseeing vulnerability and exposure management, and ensuring that security incidents are identified, contained and reviewed appropriately. You will lead and develop high-performing cyber security teams, manage relationships with internal and external partners, and provide clear reporting on risk, control effectiveness, performance and investment requirements. The role will also involve supporting audits, regulatory reviews and business continuity planning.
You will bring significant leadership experience in cyber security, information security or technology risk within financial services or another highly regulated sector. A strong understanding of regulatory expectations, cyber frameworks, operational resilience, third-party risk and secure technology delivery is essential. You should be comfortable influencing at board and executive level, translating complex technical matters into clear business decisions and balancing security, customer needs and commercial objectives. Relevant professional qualifications, such as CISSP, CISM, CRISC or equivalent, are desirable. We are looking for an inclusive and collaborative leader with sound judgement, excellent communication skills and a proven record of delivering measurable improvements in cyber resilience.
Director FS Cyber
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