Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), UK
Core
Lead and evolve the information security function for a global SaaS provider of market data and subscription management solutions, covering internal corporate security, external product security, and AI security governance.
Role type
Strategic and hands-on Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)
Builds
Security strategy, policies, and controls for a complex multi-cloud and on-premises infrastructure serving financial institutions
Domain
Financial services technology, SaaS, multi-cloud security, and AI governance
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Information security strategy and governance, application security and secure SDLC, compliance frameworks (ISO 27001, SOC 2, GDPR), multi-cloud security (AWS, Azure), AI security practices, incident response and risk management
Preferred skills
Experience building and scaling security functions, leading remote global teams, advising executive leadership on emerging threats
Technologies
AWS, Azure, on-premises data centres, AI agents and models
Responsibilities
Define and execute information security strategy and roadmap; enforce internal IT security policies for a global remote workforce; maintain ISO 27001 and SOC 2 certifications; embed security into the software development lifecycle; define and implement frameworks for securing AI-powered product features and internal AI tool usage; oversee client support security operations and support audits; identify, assess, and manage security risks; lead incident response planning and execution; act as a trusted advisor to the CTO and executive leadership
Seniority
Senior, strategic leadership with hands-on technical oversight