Lead the development and continuous enhancement of Pliant’s Operational Risk and Information Security Frameworks in line with FCA, PRA, and UK EMI expectations
Maintain governance, control, and reporting structures that meet SYSC 13A, Operational Resilience, and Risk Management requirements
Act as the 2nd Line of Defence lead, providing independent oversight, challenge, and assurance across all Pliant entities
Partner with Engineering, Compliance, and Operations teams to embed security by design into all products and processes
Advise senior management, the UK Board, and Group Risk Committee on risk trends, resilience, and information security posture
Own and maintain the enterprise-wide incident management framework, covering ICT and non-ICT incidents
Ensure consistent incident classification, escalation, root cause analysis, and reporting in line with FCA/PRA operational incident and major incident requirements
Lead post-incident reviews and ensure lessons learned are documented and integrated into ongoing risk management processes
Oversee compliance with UK incident notification obligations
Maintain and improve Pliant’s Information Security Management System (ISMS) in accordance with ISO 27001, SOC 2, and PCI DSS
Develop, implement, and enforce security policies and standards aligned with NCSC guidance and ICO data protection expectations
Oversee cyber incident detection, response, and recovery in coordination with the Group Technology team
Ensure business continuity and disaster recovery plans are regularly tested and compliant with FCA and PRA operational resilience principles
Coordinate Business Continuity Management (BCM) and Operational Resilience across the UK entity and the wider group
Conduct and maintain Business Impact Analyses (BIAs) and ensure Important Business Services (IBS) have tested impact tolerances
Oversee alignment of technical recovery objectives (RTOs/RPOs) with regulatory and business requirements
Collaborate with IT and Operations to ensure continuity arrangements remain fit for purpose and demonstrably resilient
Oversee the outsourcing and third-party risk management framework in compliance with FCA/PRA outsourcing rules and the EBA Outsourcing Guidelines
Conduct due diligence and ongoing monitoring of critical third parties and cloud providers
Ensure supplier contracts include clear provisions for risk management, data protection, and security obligations
Liaise with the Group Legal and Compliance teams to ensure consistent governance of material outsourcing arrangements
Serve as the primary point of contact for the FCA on operational risk, ICT risk, and information security matters
Represent Pliant Payments Ltd and the Group in regulatory reviews, audits, and assurance activities
Support audit readiness for FCA, ISO 27001, SOC 2, PCI DSS, and other relevant frameworks
Track audit findings, ensuring timely remediation and effective follow-up
Foster a strong risk and security culture throughout the organisation
Design and deliver regular training on cybersecurity, incident reporting, risk management, and operational resilience
Encourage continuous improvement, open communication, and proactive identification of risks
Requirements
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Information Security, Risk Management, Computer Science, or a related field
5+ years of experience in operational risk, ICT risk, or information security management within financial services, fintech, or EMI environments
In-depth understanding of FCA and PRA operational resilience, UK GDPR, and information security expectations
Proven experience implementing or managing ISO 27001, SOC 2, and PCI DSS frameworks
Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills, with experience managing a small risk/security team
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, capable of engaging senior management, regulators, and auditors.
Benefits
The opportunity to work in a growing team with big responsibilities that thrives on a strong exchange of knowledge and excellence
Attractive remuneration
Flat hierarchy and transparent communication in a relaxed, professional atmosphere
Opportunity to develop your talent in a dynamic team with ambitious goals
Flexibility and possibility to work remotely
Company card with a monthly allowance for lunches, coffee, etc. with co-workers
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