Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) – Europe Hub

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The CISO Europe Hub is a senior leadership role responsible for defining and executing the regional Information & Cyber Security strategy, ensuring the protection of critical information assets, and maintaining compliance with regulatory requirements. This role provides strategic direction for cybersecurity initiatives, oversees security governance, and acts as a trusted advisor to senior management and the board on cyber risk matters.

In addition to core CISO responsibilities, this position will own and build the Technology Risk Control function for the European region (1 person in Luxembourg and 1 person in Germany), aligning it with the global framework already in place. This function will operate as part of the 2nd Line of Defence, providing independent oversight and challenge on technology-related risks.

As CISO, you will lead efforts to strengthen the security posture across the European region, manage incident response, and ensure alignment with the global security operating model. You will collaborate closely with IT, Risk Management, and business units to embed a strong security culture and proactively address emerging threats.

YOUR CHALLENGE

CISO EU Hub

• Support the Group CISO in shaping the global cyber security strategy and implement it regional and aligned with local amendments and regulatory expectations.
• Drive and support security transformation programs and ensure continuous improvement of security capabilities.
• Maintain and enhance the Information Security governance framework.
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and industry standards (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST, EBA guidelines).
• Oversee security policies, standards, and procedures across the region.
• Identify, assess, and monitor cyber risks, ensuring effective mitigation strategies.
• Provide independent challenge and oversight of security controls and risk assessments.
• Report on security posture and risk exposure to senior management and the board.
• Lead regional incident response and crisis management activities
• Act as a trusted advisor to executives on cybersecurity matters.
  
  

Technology Risk Control

• Establish and lead the Technology Risk Control function for Europe in alignment with the global setup.
• Ensure effective governance and oversight of technology-related risks, including risk assessments and control effectiveness reviews.
• Independently challenge the first line of defence and report on risk posture to senior management.
  
  

YOUR PROFILE

• Proven leadership experience in Information Security within financial services or a highly regulated industry.
• Strong knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks, regulatory requirements, and emerging threats.
• Passionate about cyber and technology risk and driven to build up the newly established function as well as make it a success.
• A hands-on individual who can work independently to drive initiatives and tasks
• Degree in Information Security, Risk Management, or Information Technology; professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or CRISC preferred.
• Minimum of 5-10 years professional experience in Information Security and Risk Management preferably within the financial industry
• Knowledge of regulatory standards and landscape
• Knowledge of technologies and emerging risk such as cloud, AI, robotics etc.
• Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office, SharePoint and JIRA
• Experience with analytics and visualization tools (e.g., Tableau) is a plus
• Strong inter-personal and communication skills and influencing skills, with the ability to engage at senior management level.
  
  

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