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Director of Information Security

London, UK💼 Full-time🗓 2026-04-18 → 2026-08-07

Core

Lead and shape information security strategy across the UK and Europe, ensuring robust cyber controls and aligning regional execution with global objectives.

Role type

Director of Information Security (Strategic Leadership)

Builds

Enterprise-wide security posture, compliance programs, and risk management frameworks for a multi-entity organization.

Domain

Financial Services / Cybersecurity / Regulatory Compliance

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work

Required skills

Strategic security leadership, regulatory compliance management, incident response decision-making, team leadership and development, risk-based decision-making, executive stakeholder management, security program oversight, cross-functional collaboration.

Preferred skills

Knowledge of SMCR and SEAR regimes, cybersecurity insurance requirements, emerging security technologies.

Technologies

ISO 27001, SOC 2, PCI DSS, SOX 404, GDPR, CCPA

Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end information security service delivery, influence diverse regulatory environments, act as senior security representative for risk decisions, exercise independent authority during security incidents, lead and develop team members, oversee compliance programs, advise executives on security trends, collaborate with risk and privacy teams, coordinate security risk metrics, ensure security controls are designed and operated.

Seniority

Director, Executive-level strategic partner

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