Lead Information Security initiatives at Starling, the UK's leading digital bank. Manage policy frameworks, team performance, and ensure compliance with security standards.
Responsibilities
Manage and maintain the Information Security Policy Framework across Starling Group that addresses the needs of the Group, its customers, employees and other stakeholders in line with relevant legislation and industry standards.
Establish and maintain standards for control implementation procedures.
Liaise with external bodies and organisations to keep abreast of emerging trends, technologies and legislation that have an impact on Information Security.
Support security controls assessment, and accreditation, e.g. ISO/IEC 27001.
Manage the input to the Information Security Risk Register and ensure coherence with the Bank’s Risk Management framework.
Act as point of contact for the second, third line of defense and other stakeholders (e.g. Legal, Regulatory Affairs) and coordinate audit and request response.
Manage the creation of Board, committees and regulatory engagement meeting material and communication.
Establish a framework and manage the Information Security reporting capability incl. regular revision of Key Risk and Performance Indicators.
Support the CISO in the yearly Information Security strategy review and roadmap definition.
Manage the Information Security related budget.
Requirements
be a Self Starter with the ability to lead, inspire and drive change through an organisation.
have the ability to be pragmatic while balancing the needs of the Bank against security.
have an ability to think and plan strategically and systematically while recognizing the need to deliver to the business requirements.
have previous experience working in a complex IT organisation encompassing service delivery, application development and IT infrastructure.
an understanding of best practice within Information Security and risk management including standards such as ISO/IEC 27001, NIST, Cyber Essentials and COBIT.
an understanding of legislation and regulations that impact information Security. E.g. Data Protection Act and GDPR, DORA, Freedom of Information Act, PCI DSS.
Have previous experience in leading, developing and motivating a team.
An understanding of current and emerging threats and countermeasures and the organisational challenges to addressing these threats.
An understanding of Cloud and AI related Security threats and countermeasures.
A good knowledge of security technologies and wider business solutions including Identity and access management, security monitoring, and data security technologies.
A good understanding of financial services and awareness of broader requirements.
Share knowledge and provide guidance on internal bank first line related processes.
Take responsibility and do the right thing for customers, colleagues and partners.
It would be great if you have one or more of the following qualifications, but it’s not essential; Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), or Certified Information Systems Auditor.
Benefits
33 days holiday (including public holidays, which you can take when it works best for you)
An extra day’s holiday for your birthday
Annual leave is increased with length of service, and you can choose to buy or sell up to five extra days off
16 hours paid volunteering time a year
Salary sacrifice, company enhanced pension scheme
Life insurance at 4x your salary & group income protection
Private Medical Insurance with VitalityHealth including mental health support and cancer care. Partner benefits include discounts with Waitrose, Mr&Mrs Smith and Peloton
Generous family-friendly policies
Incentives refer a friend scheme
Perkbox membership giving access to retail discounts, a wellness platform for physical and mental health, and weekly free and boosted perks
Access to initiatives like Cycle to Work, Salary Sacrificed Gym partnerships and Electric Vehicle (EV) leasing
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