Information Security Manager

AN IT SYSTEM IS ONLY AS GOOD AS ITS SECURITY.

SHARE YOUR PASSION.

Networking of ideas and skills is the prerequisite for redefining mobility. This is only possible with an IT infrastructure that meets the highest demands. Especially in the area of IT security. The more complex a system becomes, the greater the risk of cyber-attacks. In order to develop adequate protection measures, we need IT security experts who understand the requirements of demanding users as well as the various functionalities of innovative IT systems. They have to live and breathe all-embracing IT security to develop counter-measures using innovative solutions with passion, personal responsibility, team spirit and attention to detail.

BMW Group Financial Services UK is looking for an Information Security Manager. This role is based at the Summit ONE Campus in Farnborough.

What awaits you?

Responsible to drive the maturity of existing security controls across multiple teams and in collaboration with others across business.

• Responsible to drive the maturity of existing security controls across multiple teams and in collaboration with others across business.
• Provide specialist advice and guidance to the business on information security issues.
• Analyse metrics, implement assurance reviews, and closely monitor the businesses information risk exposure.
• Advice and balance security risks against the other needs of the business and support IT colleagues in the removal and management of information security risks.
• Recommend appropriate technical designs and support the appraisal of technical solutions ensuring alignment to the principles of 'security by design'.
• Identifying, developing, implementing and maintaining processes to reduce risks across the organisation through awareness training and communications campaigns.
• Engage all areas of the business to ensure an end-to-end Information Security strategy.
• Advise on and, where required, manage the transformation and improvement of BMW Financial Services UK and BMW Financial Services Ireland Information Security programmes.
  
  

What should you bring along?

• Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology, Business Administration, Engineering or related field or suitable relevant experience.
• Hands-on experience of information security functions in a fast-paced global organisation, mitigating critical security risks and implementation of security technologies, education and policies.
• The role holder will have demonstrable project management experience preferably in an international environment.
• Proven stakeholder Management skills and an ability to influence individuals and teams in areas where knowledge and understanding may be minimal.
• Familiarity with Information Security industry standards/best practices and relevant regulations such as ISO27000, NIST and PCI.
• Demonstrated expertise in Information Security and Third-Party Risk.
• A broad understanding of the terminology, core principles, IT controls and best practices across key risk domains, including risk assessment methodology, identity and access management, network and infrastructure security, application security, data loss prevention, and incident management.
• Information security industry certification (e.g. CISSP or CISM) is desirable.
  
  

Closing Date: 21st May 2025

At BMW Group, we are committed to offering our employees the right balance between work and personal life. We pride ourselves on being a flexible employer and for most roles, it could be possible to agree flexible hours, job share, compressed hours or part-time working hours and so please discuss your individual requirements as part of the application process so we can try to agree a suitable arrangement. [For this role, we also support a hybrid model which combines remote and office working.] .

We also have several employee resource groups. If you’d like to speak confidentially to any of these groups before applying for a role, please email us directly at [email protected] and we can arrange an informal discussion.

In 2025 BMW Group Financial Services UK was recognised as a Top Employer. We invest in our employees and embrace a culture of flexible working as well as promoting a positive, supportive culture and working environment. We are based in prestigious offices in Farnborough that provide a great place to work with good people and an exciting, engaging, industry leading brand.

Successful candidates will be required to complete background screening checks and the offer of employment will be subject to results which we consider are satisfactory. Checks will include references, right to work, IT system Compliance Integrity Check (COIN), CV and relevant qualifications. Checks may also include criminal records, adverse financial (credit), directorships, address, internet research and/or driving licence. If you have any queries on any of these checks, please discuss with us and we will be happy to go through with you in more detail.

We are proud to be a part of the Disability Confident scheme. The scheme supports employers to make the most of the talents disabled people can bring to the workplace.

Information Security Manager

20250507

Automotive

Farnborough

United Kingdom

Legal Entity

BMW Financial Services (GB) Ltd.

Location:

Farnborough

Job Field

IT Security

Job ID

153013

Publication Date

07.05.2025

General

FullTime

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