A fintech organization is seeking a highly experienced Head of IT Security to lead and safeguard its cybersecurity landscape across digital financial services.
This senior leadership role is responsible for defining and executing the organization's cybersecurity strategy, ensuring regulatory compliance, protecting customer data and digital assets, and proactively mitigating cyber threats in a highly regulated financial environment.
Role Purpose:
The Head of IT Security will establish, implement, and oversee a comprehensive cybersecurity framework aligned with business objectives and regulatory requirements. The role ensures the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of all systems, applications, and data while embedding security best practices across the organization.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Cybersecurity Strategy & Governance
- Define and execute the IT security vision, strategy, and roadmap for remittance and e‑wallet operations.
- Establish and maintain security governance frameworks, policies, standards, and procedures.
- Ensure compliance with fintech, banking, and data protection regulations.
2. Security Operations & Incident Management
- Lead Security Operations Center (SOC) activities, including threat monitoring and detection.
- Direct cybersecurity incident response, investigation, containment, and recovery.
- Design and test incident response and crisis management plans.
- Oversee vulnerability management and penetration testing programs.
3. Data Security & Privacy
- Design and enforce controls to protect sensitive customer and financial data.
- Ensure compliance with data privacy regulations and industry standards.
- Implement Data Loss Prevention (DLP) strategies and solutions.
4. Security Architecture & Engineering
- Define secure architecture standards for infrastructure, applications, and platforms.
- Integrate security into SDLC and DevSecOps practices.
- Evaluate and deploy security technologies (SIEM, IAM, EDR, WAF, DLP, etc.).
5. Third‑Party & Vendor Security
- Assess and manage cybersecurity risks related to vendors and partners.
- Ensure security requirements are embedded in contracts and monitored continuously.
6. Team Leadership & Management
- Build, lead, and mentor a high‑performing IT security team.
- Manage cybersecurity budgets and resource allocation.
- Promote a strong security culture across the organization.
Qualifications & Experience:
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
- Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CRISC, CISA, or equivalent are highly desirable.
- 10–12 years of progressive experience in IT security, with significant leadership exposure.
- Proven experience within fintech, banking, payments, or financial services environments.
- Strong knowledge of cybersecurity risks and controls for remittance and e‑wallet platforms.
- Excellent stakeholder communication and leadership skills
