Head of Information Security Job Vacancies

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Head of Information Security

London, United Kingdom
P2P
Institutional Fabric for the Digital Asset Market Founded in 2018, Talos provides institutional-grade trading technology for the global digital asset market, powering many of the major players in the crypto ecosystem. Our mission at Talos is clear: to advance the mass adoption of digital assets by seamlessly connecting institutions to the digital asset ecosystem. We are committed … entire trading lifecycle. At Talos, you'll find an environment that champions kindness and respect, values diverse perspectives, and upholds inclusivity at every turn. We believe that every member of our team adds invaluable insights and abilities that drive Talos forward. In our pursuit of excellence, we foster a culture of trust and integrity, collaboration, and mutual … Together, we are ambitiously building something extraordinary. Your unique talents and insights will play a crucial role in our shared success. We are a tight-knit but decentralized team of highly-experienced engineers and businesspeople. We have a hybrid-friendly work environment, with physical hubs in New York, London, Singapore, Sweden and Cyprus. About the Role We are seeking More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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Head of Information Security

London, United Kingdom
Hawk
About Us Hawk is the leading provider of AI-supported anti-money laundering and fraud detection technology. Banks and payment providers globally are using Hawk's powerful combination of traditional rules and explainable AI to improve the effectiveness of their AML compliance and fraud prevention by identifying more crime while maximizing efficiency by reducing false positives. With … our solution, we are playing a vital role in the global fight against Money Laundering, Fraud, or the financing of terrorism. We offer a culture of mutual trust, support and passion - while providing individuals with opportunities to grow professionally and make a difference in the world. Your Mission: As the Head of Information Security, you will be responsible for building and leading Hawk's information security program. You will develop and execute a comprehensive security strategy, manage a team of security professionals, and ensure the protection of Hawk's information assets across all systems that we operate for our clients from the financial sector as well More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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Head of Information Security, EMEA

City of London, London, United Kingdom
Jefferies
Key Responsibilities: In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing and leading a team of security personnel across multiple domains including Security Operations, Global Security Administration, Physical Security, Data Security Analytics, PKI/Certificate Management, and Network Security Engineering. Your role will encompass a wide range of strategic, managerial, and technical … responsibilities, including but not limited to: Technical Leadership and Strategy: Provide strategic security guidance and direction for the engineering of multiple high-performing teams across diverse domains. Drive the vision and direction of security solutions through active participation in the information security market through involvement with vendors, conferences, connecting with peers for all the … firms’ various key technologies. Lead, supervise and inspire local team multiple key areas, Global Security Admins, Security Operations, Data Security Scientists and other areas/teams as assigned. Security Responsibility: Conduct in-depth technical vendor security reviews for all vendor solutions integrated into the organization's technology stack to ensure proactive security measures from More ❯
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Head of Information Security, EMEA

London Area, United Kingdom
Jefferies
Key Responsibilities: In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing and leading a team of security personnel across multiple domains including Security Operations, Global Security Administration, Physical Security, Data Security Analytics, PKI/Certificate Management, and Network Security Engineering. Your role will encompass a wide range of strategic, managerial, and technical … responsibilities, including but not limited to: Technical Leadership and Strategy: Provide strategic security guidance and direction for the engineering of multiple high-performing teams across diverse domains. Drive the vision and direction of security solutions through active participation in the information security market through involvement with vendors, conferences, connecting with peers for all the … firms’ various key technologies. Lead, supervise and inspire local team multiple key areas, Global Security Admins, Security Operations, Data Security Scientists and other areas/teams as assigned. Security Responsibility: Conduct in-depth technical vendor security reviews for all vendor solutions integrated into the organization's technology stack to ensure proactive security measures from More ❯
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Head of Information Security - CISO

Brussel (Stad), Brussel, Belgium
Multinational Company
We are looking for our client, a really global multinational large company, in B2C Business Services, with very high volume of clients & transactions the role of HEAD OF INFORMATION SECURITY - CISO Primary responsibilities Develop and Execute Cybersecurity Strategy & Master Plan Enterprise Cyber Risk Management and Cybersecurity Governance IT Security Control, Compliance & Audit Third … Party & Supply Chain Risk Management Security Awareness, Business Engagement & Culture Building Security by Design (architecture and engineering) in projects and initiatives involving IT and Digital, threat modelling of RHG projects Digital Identity Cyberdefense, Security incident detection, response and recovery Education Bachelor's or master's degree in business, engineering, IT or a related field, or equivalent … work experience Ideally possessing industry certifications such as CISSP, CISA, CISM, CEH Experience Ideally, a minimum of 3 to 5 years of proven experience as CISO A minimum of 7 years of experience of team management and leadership responsibilities A minimum of 10 years in IT Security/Cybersecurity Experience in managing cross More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: EUR Annual
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Head of Information Security

London, United Kingdom
Barclay Simpson
Technical Head of Information Security required for financial services firm. The role will be both strategic and technically hands on as it's a small function. What You'll Do Lead and support a small, global cybersecurity team. Create and manage a strategic security plan aligned with company goals and ISO 27001. Proactively identify and … address security risks and threats. Respond to and manage cybersecurity incidents and breaches. Conduct risk assessments, penetration tests, and other security evaluations. Keep senior leadership updated on security posture and key metrics. Build relationships with security leaders in similar firms to stay ahead of threats and trends. Ensure compliance through audits and incident response exercises. … Collaborate with tech teams to ensure secure software and infrastructure. Manage third-party security vendors and track their performance. Run regular training to promote cybersecurity awareness across the company. What You Bring Experience leading high-performing global security teams. Strong understanding of security frameworks and regulations (eg, ISO 27001, NIST, GDPR, DORA). Background in network More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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Head of Information Security

London, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Risk Ledger
Risk Ledger is developing a network of connected organisations, all working together to defend against cybersecurity attacks in the supply chain. Organisations rely on us to establish trust, through sharing their security maturity and visualising the risks posed by their supply chain ecosystem. And we're already trusted by customers like ASOS, Snyk, BAE Systems and the NHS. … We are putting together an amazing and talented team from a diverse set of backgrounds and skillsets to drive us towards our vision. Risk Ledger is built on the respect we have for one another and our users, united by our shared values and mission. Every one of us is still learning: it's how we grow as … ambitious. And we're humble and honest. At Risk Ledger, we aim high to find the best solutions we can and always put our users first. This role: The Head of Information Security has a bucket load of responsibility to protect the business, inform key risk-based decisions, and operate confidently and expertly with the More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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Head of Information Security London

London, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Risk Ledger Ltd
Risk Ledger is developing a network of connected organisations, all working together to defend against cybersecurity attacks in the supply chain. Organisations rely on us to establish trust, through sharing their security maturity and visualising the risks posed by their supply chain ecosystem. And we're already trusted by customers like ASOS, Snyk, BAE Systems and the NHS. … We are putting together an amazing and talented team from a diverse set of backgrounds and skillsets to drive us towards our vision. Risk Ledger is built on the respect we have for one another and our users, united by our shared values and mission. Every one of us is still learning: it's how we grow as … ambitious. And we're humble and honest. At Risk Ledger, we aim high to find the best solutions we can and always put our users first. This role: The Head of Information Security has a bucket load of responsibility to protect the business, inform key risk-based decisions, and operate confidently and expertly with the More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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Head of Information Security

London, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Harvey Nash Group
Our Client is seeking an experienced Head of Information Security to lead the InfoSec function across their UK and European operations. This is a leadership role that combines deep cybersecurity expertise, regulatory awareness, and business acumen to drive the security agenda in a fast-paced, regulated financial services environment. As the Head of Information Security, you'll be the primary InfoSec business partner across the region, responsible for the integrity and performance of security and cyber risk controls. You'll shape and implement enterprise-wide strategies aligned with global objectives while ensuring regulatory compliance and operational excellence. Reporting directly to the Group CISO, you'll work closely with … executive leaders, regulatory stakeholders, and the global InfoSec team. The role will oversee the delivery and quality of security services from internal, shared, and external resources and you would act as a trusted advisor to executives across the region. You will drive compliance across standards including ISO 27001, SOC2, PCI, SOX, GDPR, and others while managing a high More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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Head of Information Security

London, United Kingdom
CFC
Head of Information Security Department: IT Operations Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time Location: London Reporting To: Kirsty Kelly Description As Head of Information Security, you will report directly into the Group CISO, and be responsible for leading and managing key pillars of our security programme, with a primary focus on … Third-Party Security Risk Management, Data Loss Prevention (DLP), Policy Governance, Security Training & Awareness, and Identity & Access Management (IAM). You will work closely with the Group CISO to ensure high standards in your areas of responsibility and global adherence to security practices. The ideal candidate will have deep knowledge of regulatory frameworks such as … NYDFS Cybersecurity Regulation, GDPR, and other European and Australian data protection laws, bringing a proactive, risk-based approach to security governance and controls operationalization. About the role This role involves acting as a member of the CISO's leadership team, contributing to security strategy, budgeting, and cross-functional planning. Key responsibilities include: Managing cyber incidents and supporting More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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Head of Information Security

United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
watchTowr
We are watchTowr, a VC-backed cyber security startup helping organisations continuously discover vulnerabilities in their Internet-facing attack surface. Cyber security veterans and technical experts, we are obsessed with building cybersecurity technology to help prevent breaches. With experience informed by years of simulating sophisticated cyber attacks against some of the world's largest organisations, our … We are a young, high-energy and high-performing team delivering world-class technology to help our clients prevent breaches. We are in a high and aggressive growth phase of our journey, and are excited to continue adding colleagues to join our phorce of nature. Our vision for offensive security is continuous. But what's the role … We are looking for an ambitious colleague to join watchTowr as our first Head of Information Security to manage and continuously evolve watchTowr's internal cyber security capability. As such, this is a hands-on role that will act as an individual-contributor in the initial stages. Although watchTowr's first dedicated internal Info Sec More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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Head of Information Security

United Kingdom
Opus Recruitment Solutions
Head of Information Security – UK remote - £90,000 - £120,000 Our client, a leading technology innovator, is looking for an experienced Information Security leader to shape and drive their security strategy. As the Head of Information Security, you will be responsible for overseeing the development and implementation of an improved InfoSec strategy. You will work closely with the CISO to align security processes, policies, and procedures with compliance requirements and emerging security standards. Main responsibilities Lead the Information Security function, setting a clear vision for strategy, governance, and risk management. Develop and implement security policies, standards, and guidelines that align with industry … best practices and regulatory requirements. Partner with the CISO to assess current security posture and drive necessary improvements to achieve compliance with new standards. Collaborate with IT and engineering teams to ensure security is integrated into development processes and infrastructure. Monitor security incidents, conduct investigations, and implement measures to prevent future breaches. Engage with external stakeholders, auditors More ❯
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Head of IT & Information Security

London, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Valstro
Head of IT and Information Security Location: Hybrid (London) Reports To: CFO Team: Operations About Valstro Valstro is a fast-moving fintech startup building a next-generation, cloud-native equity trading platform for institutional clients. We're challenging legacy infrastructure with a platform that's scalable, modern, and designed for automation from the ground up. Backed … by a team of experienced builders, we're here to eliminate vendor lock-in, reduce total cost of ownership, and give clients full control over their trading experience. This is the future of equity trading-faster, cheaper, better Why This Role Matters We're looking for someone who's hands-on, execution-focused, and excited to build. … This is not just a policy-writing, PowerPoint-making role. We need someone who can roll up their sleeves and take full ownership of our internal IT setup and security posture-while also supporting a secure, cloud-first platform for our clients. You'll be the go-to person for everything IT and InfoSec, from laptop imaging and More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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Information Security Architect (Head of IT, U.S.) with Security Clearance

Arlington, Virginia, United States
Hybrid / WFH Options
District Partners LLC
Title: Information Security Architect (Head of IT, U.S.) Location: Arlington, VA (Hybrid/Onsite) Clearance: Active Secret preferred; TS a plus Citizenship: U.S. Citizens only Compensation: $140K-$180K (based on experience) District Partners has been exclusively retained by a global defense technology company to lead the search for their first U.S.-based Information Security Architect (Head of IT)-a foundational hire to build secure infrastructure from the ground up and serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership. This is not a maintenance role: This is about standing up secure, compliant IT architecture from scratch-in a high-trust, zero-fail environment. You'll architect frameworks, lead compliance, and play a … advisory role as U.S. operations scale. There's no playbook-you'll be creating it. Why this role stands out: Greenfield environment: You'll establish the full IT/security foundation for U.S. operations, supporting both classified and unclassified environments. Executive-facing, high-trust: You'll advise U.S. leadership directly, helping shape priorities, infrastructure decisions, and compliance roadmaps. Cross More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: USD 180,000 Annual
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Head of Governance, Risk and Compliance - Info Sec - 12 Month FTC

City of London, London, United Kingdom
BMS Group
Position Title: Head of Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC), Info Sec – 12 Month FTC Reports to: Global CISO Location: London Summary of Position: This position will report directly to the global CISO and also be responsible for managing a small in-house team who plan, schedule, monitor and report on activities relating to information/cyber … security. The role will work in collaboration with Information Technology, Group Risk and Compliance, HR, Facilities and a number of third parties. Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities: Support the Global CISO in maintaining and realising the cyber security strategy Take overall responsibility of information security risk and compliance Assume responsibility for the BMS Information Security Control Framework Produce and maintain a the Information Security governance and oversight target operating model Produce policies and supporting governance material Take ownership for the Information Security Risk management processes Identify information security threats and work with technical teams to understand BMS exposure Provide specialist Information Security input to IT and More ❯
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Head of Governance, Risk and Compliance - Info Sec - 12 Month FTC

London Area, United Kingdom
BMS Group
Position Title: Head of Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC), Info Sec – 12 Month FTC Reports to: Global CISO Location: London Summary of Position: This position will report directly to the global CISO and also be responsible for managing a small in-house team who plan, schedule, monitor and report on activities relating to information/cyber … security. The role will work in collaboration with Information Technology, Group Risk and Compliance, HR, Facilities and a number of third parties. Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities: Support the Global CISO in maintaining and realising the cyber security strategy Take overall responsibility of information security risk and compliance Assume responsibility for the BMS Information Security Control Framework Produce and maintain a the Information Security governance and oversight target operating model Produce policies and supporting governance material Take ownership for the Information Security Risk management processes Identify information security threats and work with technical teams to understand BMS exposure Provide specialist Information Security input to IT and More ❯
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Head of InfoSec and Data Services

London, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Metro Bank Plc
seen and included. We strongly believe in a diverse and inclusive workplace and to find the very best person for the job, we always look across a wide range of diverse communities. What you will do: Deputise for the CISO, Director of Tech Risk and Data with Board level visibility and reporting to Executive leadership, to define the … Bank's policy and strategy for information security and data governance, take overall responsibility for execution of that strategy and maintain oversight over the protection of all Metro Bank's information and IT assets. Lead the design of Metro Bank's information security strategy and data governance strategy, develop the business case … for change to achieve the strategy and engage with colleagues to implement these changes. Lead the definition of policies, standards and procedures for information security and data governance, moving Metro Bank towards alignment with industry good practice standards (e.g. ISO 27001, ITIL). Direct day-to-day management of information security and data controls More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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Head of Information Security

England, United Kingdom
JAM IT Consultancy Ltd
Key Responsibilities To analyse specific security environments across the Group as agreed with the CISO and identify improvements. This will be accomplished through a project life cycle starting by writing a Project Initiation Document (PID) which defines the area to be investigated or evaluated and is completed by agreed documented recommendations with dates for completed remediation, by the relevant … identified areas. The role is responsible to ensure completion to an agreed timetable. To coordinate regular (quarterly) Infrastructure Reviews in support of certifications under the role's remit, across the global estate by conducting assessments of the Platforms and Corporate systems. The role is responsible for reports which makes recommendations to the CISO to minimise any identified risks … Calendar) and ensure any work is completed to the timetable. To work closely with the CISO and Quality and Compliance Executive to provide assurance that policies and procedures for Information Security are effective and are adhered to by sampling different areas across the global business (performing internal audits or ensuring they are performed as appropriate). To maintain More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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Head of Information Security
10th Percentile
£75,625
25th Percentile
£92,500
Median
£95,000
75th Percentile
£117,500
90th Percentile
£118,000