Information Security Officer

Senior Information Security Officer | Hybrid

A well-established organisation within the financial services sector is continuing to strengthen its Information Security capability and is seeking a Senior Information Security professional to join its team.

This role focuses on the human and cultural side of security, playing a key part in how security is understood, adopted, and practiced across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as a key partner to the Head of Information Security and senior stakeholders to embed secure behaviours across the organisation
• Translate information security and cyber risks into clear, practical guidance for employees and business teams
• Design and deliver training sessions, workshops, and awareness initiatives for a wide range of audiences
• Plan, run, and continuously refine simulated phishing exercises, using results to drive targeted education and improvement
• Contribute to the identification and assessment of information security and cyber risks, with particular attention to human factors
• Take ownership of the ongoing development and effectiveness of the security awareness and education programme

What they’re looking for:

• Proven experience in information security, cyber risk, or security awareness–focused roles
• A strong interest in security culture, behavioural risk, and employee enablement
• Hands-on experience with awareness programmes, training initiatives, or phishing campaigns
• The ability to communicate security concepts effectively to non-technical audiences
• Strong German language skills, with the ability to operate confidently in a German-speaking environment.
• Confidence operating in a regulated, complex environment
• Relevant certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, ISO 27001) are beneficial but not essential

If you’d like to learn more, please feel free to message me directly or apply, and I’ll follow up.