CISO 8-month contract - Global Insurance

A leading international specialty insurance and reinsurance group is seeking an experienced and forward-thinking Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) to lead and modernize its global cyber security function. The CISO will drive the evolution of its security strategy-from a compliance and risk-led model to a proactive, preventative, and business-aligned cyber program.

What you'll do:

• Develop and execute a comprehensive global information security strategy aligned with business goals and growth plans, ensuring a proactive and preventative security posture.
• Establish and mature a global Security Operations Centre (SOC) to strengthen detection, monitoring, and incident response capabilities.
• Lead enterprise-wide threat management initiatives, addressing vulnerabilities, mitigating risks, and reducing the likelihood and impact of cyber threats and attacks.
• Act as the principal security SME, providing leadership and oversight across Cloud Security, Product Security, GRC, Enterprise Security, and IT.
• Partner with senior IT leadership and business executives to embed security principles within operations, digital transformation, and corporate strategy.

Cyber Governance & Risk Management:

• Enhance and maintain the organisation's Information Security Management Framework (ISO27001, NIST).
• Oversee vulnerability management, audits, incident response, and disaster recovery processes.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable regulations and standards across global jurisdictions.

Operations & Performance:

• Oversee selection, implementation, and monitoring of appropriate security technologies and controls.
• Deliver timely management information, risk analysis, and performance reports to support executive decision-making.
• Manage budgets effectively and monitor return on investment for all security initiatives.

• Zero material cyber incidents impacting the business.
• Implementation of a proactive and preventative cyber security program.
• Measurable improvement in overall security posture and ROI on cyber investments.
• Positive stakeholder feedback and achievement of business plan targets.

• Proven track record in leading enterprise-level information security functions, preferably in financial services or insurance sector
• Strong knowledge of ISO 27001, NIST, and international security compliance frameworks.
• Deep expertise in cloud, infrastructure, and enterprise security architecture.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Eligibility to work in the UK

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