Head of Information Security in London

NSCG is partnering with a high-growth financial technology organisation seeking a Head of Information Security to lead and evolve its global security, governance, risk and compliance capability. This is a board-facing leadership position with responsibility for Information Security, GRC and IT Operations across a multinational business. The organisation operates within a highly regulated environment, serving major financial institutions globally, creating an opportunity for a senior security leader to influence technology strategy, operational resilience and regulatory compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Own the enterprise-wide Information Security strategy and roadmap
• Lead security architecture, threat management, vulnerability management and incident response programmes
• Oversee ISO 27001, SOC 1, SOC 2 and broader governance, risk and compliance frameworks
• Drive cloud security, identity and access management, third-party risk management and data protection initiatives
• Partner with executive leadership, regulators, clients and auditors on security, risk and assurance matters
• Lead and develop a high-performing team across Information Security, GRC and IT Operations

Requirements

• 8+ years' Information Security experience, including senior leadership responsibility
• Proven ownership of ISO 27001 and SOC assurance programmes
• Strong understanding of cloud security, particularly AWS environments
• Experience operating within fintech, SaaS or regulated financial services businesses
• Ability to engage with boards, regulators and enterprise clients on complex security matters
• Experience managing security incidents, risk programmes and security assurance activities

We are particularly keen to speak with professionals who are immediately available or operating on a short notice period. For a confidential discussion, please send your CV together with an overview of your availability for a call.