AVP, Information Security in London

As an AVP, Information Security, you will play a critical role in executing & overseeing security initiatives that protect our systems, data, and infrastructure. We’re looking for an experienced cybersecurity specialist who can adapt quickly to new challenges. You’ll work closely with IT, engineering, and risk teams to evaluate and assess security controls, evaluate new designs, and drive continuous improvement across our security posture.

Role Responsibilities

• Lead the identification, assessment, and ongoing management of cybersecurity risks across the Division.
• Provide credible challenge and oversight of security controls, risk acceptances, and remediation plans.
• Maintain cybersecurity risk registers, risk metrics, and reporting packs for senior management and risk committees.
• Support compliance with global cybersecurity regulatory requirements relevant to the insurance industry.
• Support the development and execution of the cybersecurity strategy and multi-year roadmap.
• Identify emerging cyber threats, regulatory trends, and industry best practices relevant to the insurance sector.
• Perform risk assessments and recommend mitigation strategies, whilst informing technology and business owners to communicate current resilience and risk exposure.
• Provide technical security consultancy to projects.
• Knowledge sharing with team members and promote a culture of security awareness.

Skills & Experience

• 10+ years of experience in cybersecurity roles, preferably in finance services or insurance sectors.
• Broad knowledge of security domains: network security, endpoint protection, secure development lifecycle, identity and access management, cloud security (AWS/Azure), incident response, and governance.
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements and industry standards (e.g., NIST, CIS, BMA, PRA, APRA, MAS, etc.).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
• Experienced in assessing and leveraging AI capabilities, and knowledge of AI risks and security best practices.
• Prefer certifications such as GIAC, CISSP, etc.
• Prefer Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or related discipline.

Working For Pacific Life Re

Every person in our global team is valued for the unique qualities they bring to our business and we seek to build their expertise and support their individual ambitions at every step. Of course, we take our work seriously and we know our team can operate under great pressure. We work hard and thrive on achievement, but we also know how to have fun and relax too. We regularly host a range of team building days to strengthen our team's connection with each other and reflect on their successes. Providing employees with a healthy work-life balance is very important to our culture. We have a wide range of employee benefits and we host regular social activities and well-being initiatives. We are also committed to supporting our employee's involvement in their communities, by actively fundraising, hosting charity events and overseeing volunteering opportunities.

Benefits (Only for Permanent and Fixed Term Employees)

• 25 days of annual leave with option to buy/sell more days.
• Adoption and fertility leave.
• Generous enhanced parental leave.
• Comprehensive private insurance coverage for employee and dependents.
• Group Life Insurance coverage of 9x basic annual salary and Group Income Protection up to 75% of basic annual salary.
• Optical benefits.
• 15% combined employee/employer contributions.
• Subsidized gym membership.
• Access to Employee Assistance Program.
• Cycle to Work and Electric Car Salary Sacrifice Scheme.
• Time off for volunteering.
• Charitable matching of employee donations.

You Can Be Who You Are

We are committed to a culture of diversity and inclusion that embraces the authenticity of all employees, partners and communities. We support all employees to thrive and achieve their fullest potential. As part of our commitment to diversity and inclusion, we will provide reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process to ensure equal access to applicants with disabilities. Please contact us about your needs so that we can discuss these with you to make sure that suitable adjustments are made, where possible.

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