Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)

Location: Munich

A role that inspires you

Join an internationally active organisation at the executive level as Chief Information Security Officer, taking ultimate ownership of the information security vision, strategy, and programme. As a member of the senior leadership team, you will define how the organisation manages cyber and information risk, influence culture at every level, and ensure security is a business enabler as much as a protective function. This is a rare opportunity to leave a lasting mark on an organisation's security maturity and resilience.

Key Responsibilities:

• Define and own the organisation's enterprise information security strategy, roadmap, and governance framework, aligned to business objectives and risk appetite.
• Serve as the executive-level voice of information security, providing regular reporting and challenge to the Board, CEO, and C-suite peers.
• Lead, build, and develop a high-performing information security function, setting direction, priorities, and standards across the team.
• Own the organisation's cyber and information risk posture, ensuring a robust and continuously evolving risk management programme.
• Drive security architecture and engineering standards, ensuring security-by-design is embedded across all technology and business transformation initiatives.
• Establish and oversee the organisation's incident response and crisis management capabilities, acting as executive lead during significant security events.
• Ensure ongoing compliance with applicable legal, regulatory, and contractual security obligations across all operating jurisdictions.
• Build and maintain relationships with external partners, regulators, industry bodies, and the broader security community.
• Champion a culture of security awareness and accountability across the entire organisation, from the Board to front-line employees.
• Evaluate and manage the security implications of third-party relationships, mergers, acquisitions, and strategic partnerships.

Your Profile:

• Degree in information security, computer science, or a related discipline; an advanced degree or executive education is an advantage.
• Recognised professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or equivalent are expected.
• Substantial experience in information security leadership, including prior experience in a CISO, Deputy CISO, or equivalent executive role.
• Proven ability to define and execute enterprise-wide security strategy in complex, international organisations.
• Exceptional executive communication and influencing skills, with credibility at Board level and across C-suite peers.
• Deep expertise across the full information security domain, including risk management, security architecture, compliance, and incident response.
• Experience operating in regulated or multinational environments with diverse stakeholder landscapes.
• A strategic, commercially aware mindset with the ability to translate security risk into business impact.
• Fluent English; German language skills are a strong advantage in the Munich market.

What's on Offer?

• An executive leadership role with full ownership of information security strategy and governance.
• A seat at the table - direct influence over organisational direction, risk appetite, and investment decisions.
• The opportunity to build and lead a security function with the resources and mandate to make a real impact.
• Engagement with a broad international stakeholder landscape across business, technology, legal, and regulatory functions.
• A high-profile, long-term leadership opportunity within a stable and internationally respected organisation.