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We are seeking a seasoned security leader to partner with our CISO in protecting a complex, globally distributed financial services environment. This senior leader will drive transformation across Access Management, Network Engineering & Operations, and Security Governance, while championing an AI-first security strategy. You will work with the CISO at executive engagements and lead globally distributed teams to deliver security outcomes that enable business growth without compromising resilience.
Job Responsibility
Support CISO in key decision making and regulatory meetings — presenting risk posture, programme status, and strategic recommendations with clarity and confidence
Build, mentor, and manage high-performing, globally distributed security teams spanning multiple time zones and functions
Define and execute the enterprise security roadmap aligned with business strategy and applicable regulatory requirements (FCA, PRA, DORA, SOX, PCI-DSS)
Lead end-to-end transformation of Identity & Access Management (IAM) and Privileged Access Management (PAM), including strategy, tooling selection, and programme delivery
Drive implementation of an Identity Governance & Administration (IGA) framework — encompassing joiner/mover/leaver processes, role engineering, access certification, and policy enforcement
Oversee deployment and maturation of PAM controls, credential vaulting, just-in-time access, and session monitoring to eliminate over-privileged accounts across the enterprise
Establish access management metrics and KPIs reported to executive leadership and regulators
Lead the Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) transformation programme — defining principles, technology roadmap, and phased rollout across on-premises, cloud, and hybrid environments
Drive AI-augmented network and security architecture, leveraging machine learning for anomaly detection, automated policy enforcement, and predictive threat modelling
Build and operationalise a Network Operations (NetOps) operating model — defining governance, runbooks, escalation paths, and SLA frameworks for a globally resilient network
Own network security strategy including micro-segmentation, SASE, secure SD-WAN, and next-generation firewall policies aligned to Zero Trust principles
Lead and coordinate internal and external security audits including SOC 1, SOC 2 (Type I & II), NIST CSF 2.0 and ISO/IEC 27001 — managing evidence collection, remediation tracking, and auditor engagement
Prepare the organisation for emerging AI regulatory frameworks: NIST AI RMF 1.0, NIST AI 600-1 (Generative AI Profile), EU AI Act, and ISO/IEC 42001 — developing controls, policies, and governance structures to demonstrate compliance
Maintain and mature the enterprise Information Security Management System (ISMS), ensuring policies, standards, and procedures remain current and auditable
Requirements
10+ years in cybersecurity with at least 5 years in a leadership role managing global, cross-functional teams
Proven track record of representing security at C-suite and board level, translating complex risk into clear business narrative
Experience in financial services or a similarly regulated industry (FCA, PRA, DORA, SOX, PCI-DSS)
Familiarity with deploying AI security frameworks such as NIST AI RMF 1.0, MITRE ATLAS, and financial services AI governance standards
Practical knowledge of implementing AI-powered security tools to automate detection, response, and guardrail enforcement
Familiarity with AI model risk, LLM threat surfaces, data poisoning, prompt injection, and adversarial ML attack vectors
Familiarity with enterprise security tools
Broad exposure to endpoint protection, vulnerability management, CSPM, DLP, and email security platforms