Director ICT / Information Security

Director ICT / Information Security

Location: Frankfurt

A role that inspires you

Take on a senior leadership role within a large, regulated financial services group as Director ICT / Information Security. You will shape the organisation’s ICT risk strategy, strengthen cyber resilience, and ensure robust governance and regulatory compliance across a complex, international environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and develop specialist teams and team leads in a national and international setting.
• Define and implement ICT risk strategy, governance structures, and continuous monitoring frameworks.
• Oversee cyber and information security risk management, including incident response.
• Enhance processes, controls, and methodologies to strengthen ICT risk mitigation.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and support supervisory audits.
• Report material ICT risks to senior management and oversee mitigation measures.
• Monitor risk performance through KPIs and structured escalation processes.
• Coordinate cross-functional stakeholders and manage key internal and external interfaces.
• Provide conceptual guidance to the First Line of Defence on security controls and requirements.
• Manage personnel and budget resources effectively.

Your Profile:

• Master’s degree in (Business) Informatics, Mathematics, Natural Sciences, or a related IT discipline; alternatively, a relevant vocational qualification with substantial professional and leadership experience.
• Extensive experience in ICT risk management within a regulated environment.
• Proven leadership capability in managing specialist teams and complex initiatives.
• Strong understanding of governance frameworks, regulatory requirements, and audit processes.
• Ability to combine strategic vision with operational delivery.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.

What’s on Offer?

• A high-impact leadership role within a regulated financial services environment.
• Strategic influence on group-wide ICT risk and cyber security governance.
• Close collaboration with senior management and supervisory stakeholders.
• Long-term career perspective within a stable, international organisation.