Head of Enterprise Architecture - Security (FSI)

• Define and evolve enterprise-wide security architecture across cloud, IAM, network, application, and data domains
• Drive adoption of zero-trust principles and modern threat detection capabilities
• Align security architecture with enterprise IT strategy, cloud transformation, and business priorities
• Provide strategic advisory to senior leadership on cybersecurity risks, controls, and technology investments
• Establish and enforce security architecture standards across all technology initiatives
• Ensure secure-by-design principles are embedded across programs and delivery teams
• Oversee compliance with internal policies and external regulatory requirements
• Partner with risk and audit teams to strengthen enterprise-wide security posture
• Lead security transformation initiatives including cloud security uplift and legacy remediation
• Drive security tooling optimisation and integration across complex environments
• Support secure implementation of large-scale, regulated systems

• Bachelor's degree in IT, Computer Science, or related field (Master's or professional certifications are advantageous)
• Extensive experience in enterprise security architecture within complex, large-scale environments
• Strong expertise across: Cloud security (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
• Identity & Access Management (IAM)
• Network and application security
• Data protection and encryption standards
• Zero-trust architecture
• Proven ability to engage and influence C-level stakeholders on cybersecurity strategy
• Hands-on experience with secure-by-design engineering and threat modelling
• Strong knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks and standards such as ISO 27001, NIST, PCI-DSS, and regional regulatory requirements
• Experience within banking, financial services, or other highly regulated industries is highly preferred

Attractive benefits package