Chief Information Security Officer - Tech Risk & Cybersecurity

Chief Information Security Officer
- Tech Risk & Cybersecurity

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Spain IT STARTS HERE Santander () is evolving from a global, high-impact brand into a technology-driven organization, and our people are at the heart of this journey. Together, we are driving a customer-centric transformation that values bold thinking, innovation, and the courage to challenge what’s possible. This is more than a strategic shift. It’s a chance for driven professionals to grow, learn, and make a real difference.

Our mission is to contribute to help more people and businesses prosper. We embrace a strong risk culture and all our professionals at all levels are expected to take a proactive and responsible approach toward risk management. Our Chief Data & Artificial Intelligence Officer (CDAIO) division is building a world-class AI & Data team to make a difference in the lives of over 170 million people worldwide, through one of the largest banks in the world.

We are undergoing one of the biggest transformations in our history and technology is at the heart of our strategy. Join our team to play a part in one of the most important technological projects for the financial sector in the world.

Chief Data & Artificial Intelligence Officer (CDAIO) is looking for a Chief Information Security Officer
- Tech Risk & Cybersecurity based out of Boadilla del Monte (Madrid). In this senior leadership role, you will enable the secure and responsible evolution of Data & AI across the division, strengthening cyber resilience, protecting critical data assets, and ensuring innovation is aligned with Group Cyber strategy, governance and regulatory expectations. We’re shaping the way we work through innovation, cutting-edge technology, collaboration and the freedom to explore new ideas.

To succeed in this role, you will be responsible for:

• Support the achievement of Data & AI strategic objectives by enabling secure innovation, managing cyber risk, and ensuring alignment with Group Cyber strategy, regulatory requirements, and security standards.
• Act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership on cyber risk, resilience, security investment decisions, and the division’s overall security posture.
• Ensure effective cybersecurity governance, risk oversight, compliance, and regular executive reporting on cyber risk, incidents, remediation activities, and security posture.
• Partner with Risk, Compliance, Legal, Audit, Privacy, Technology, and Business stakeholders to ensure alignment and effective risk management across the division.
• Ensure the implementation of cybersecurity controls, standards, and security-by-design principles across Data & AI initiatives and the protection of critical data assets throughout their lifecycle.
• Monitor emerging cyber threats and cybersecurity trends, defining mitigation strategies that strengthen the division’s cyber resilience.
• Support audits, regulatory reviews, security assessments and remediation activities, ensuring compliance with internal policies and external regulatory requirements.
• Ensure AI capabilities are deployed in line with Group governance, security standards, and regulatory expectations, promoting the secure and responsible adoption of Data & AI technologies across the organization.

Our people are our greatest strength. Every individual contributes unique perspectives that make us stronger as a team and as an organization. We’re enabling teams to go beyond by valuing who they are and empowering what they bring. The following requirements represent the knowledge, skills, and abilities essential for success in this role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.