Head of security architecture - fsi

• Define and drive the enterprise security architecture roadmap aligned to business and regulatory priorities
• Embed secure-by-design principles across systems, platforms, infrastructure, and cloud environments ...
• Lead strategic security initiatives including Zero Trust and cyber defense programs
• Conduct structured maturity assessments, benchmarking, and capability development planning
• Provide architectural oversight across major technology programs to ensure alignment with approved security blueprints
• Quantify and communicate technology risk in business terms to executive stakeholders
• Lead vendor and product evaluations, balancing best-of-breed solutions with platform standardization
• Champion security awareness and governance across business units through workshops and engagement forums
• Act as the security authority in architecture and technology governance committees

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Computer Science, IT, Cybersecurity, or related field
• 10–15 years of progressive experience in IT Security and Technology Architecture within Financial Services
• Minimum 5 years in a senior architectural leadership role, driving enterprise-scale security initiatives
• Strong hands-on exposure across multiple security domains including security tooling, operations, engineering, and solution consulting
• Proven experience defining security strategy, frameworks, and maturity models and translating them into practical execution
• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence senior leadership

very attractive bonus package