Head of Product Security
Core
Lead the Product Security function to manage risk, set multi-year strategy, and embed security into engineering and software delivery for a digital bank.
Role type
Senior leadership Product Security Head (Strategy & Operations)
Builds
Secure-by-design engineering practices, product security operating model, and risk management frameworks
Domain
Fintech / Banking / Cybersecurity
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure
Required skills
Product security strategy, team leadership, risk appetite management, regulatory compliance, stakeholder advisory, secure development lifecycle, investment prioritization
Preferred skills
Cloud security, automation, AI security, executive KPI definition
Technologies
Cloud platforms, AI/ML tools, automation frameworks
Responsibilities
Own and deliver the multi-year Product Security strategy and investment roadmap; Define the Product Security operating model including team structure and hiring; Lead and develop a high-performing Product Security function; Own Product Security risk appetite, control effectiveness, and regulatory assurance; Act as senior adviser to the CISO and executive stakeholders; Set Product Security standards and drive adoption across engineering domains; Embed Secure by Design principles into engineering and software delivery; Prioritize investment and engineering effort based on security risk and business impact
Seniority
Director/VP level, strategic leadership with hands-on advisory