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Santander

I_CISO

Santander
Spain · Full-time · Executive

Country: Spain

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

  • Define and oversee the execution of the organization’s cybersecurity strategy aligned with corporate policies, regulatory requirements, and business objectives.
  • Lead the enterprise-wide information security function, ensuring consistent implementation across all business units.

Strategy Implementation

  • Establish a comprehensive, risk-based cybersecurity program that ensures confidentiality, integrity, availability, and compliance.
  • Support the adoption of global cybersecurity defenses and enterprise risk management processes.

Governance & Stakeholder Engagement

  • Implement effective governance models across subsidiaries or departments.
  • Foster collaboration with internal stakeholders (compliance, legal, HR, audit, etc.) to ensure strategic alignment.
  • Provide regular reporting on the organization’s cybersecurity posture to senior leadership and risk management bodies.

Operations & Incident Management

  • Ensure implementation of security policies, controls, and regulatory frameworks.
  • Lead incident response efforts, including planning and coordination with internal and external teams.
  • Monitor emerging threats and guide mitigation and response strategies.

Requirements

Experience & Education

  • Proven experience in senior cybersecurity, risk management, or IT security leadership roles.
  • Degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
  • Preferred certifications: CISSP, CISM, CISA, CRISC.

Technical Skills

  • Strong knowledge of frameworks such as ISO 27001, NIST, COBIT, ITIL.
  • Deep understanding of cybersecurity laws, regulations, and risk management practices.
  • Awareness of emerging technologies and cybersecurity trends.

Soft Skills

  • Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement across all organizational levels.
  • Strong strategic thinking, leadership, and decision-making abilities.
  • High integrity, resilience under pressure, and a proactive, change-oriented mindset.

Key Skills

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Posted
Jul 23, 2025
Type
Full-time
Level
Executive
Location
Boadilla del Monte
Company
Santander

Industries

Financial Services IT Services IT Consulting Software Development

Categories

Finance Information Technology

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