VP of BISO

BISO – Financial Services - £120,000 - £125,000  Excellent Benefits Overview An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced BISO to join a leading financial services organisation, supporting the delivery and governance of regional cyber security strategy across EMEA.This role will focus on embedding security across the business, driving governance and risk initiatives, and ensuring alignment with global security standards and regulatory requirements.

Roles & Requirements:
Lead and support delivery of regional cyber security strategy and governance initiatives. Act as a trusted advisor to business and technology stakeholders on security risk and controls. Drive security awareness, phishing campaigns, and cyber training initiatives. Manage audit, compliance, and regulatory engagements across the region. Support implementation of enterprise security standards, policies, and controls. Build strong relationships with business, technology, audit, and compliance teams.

Manage and develop a small regional security team. Strong background within Information Security, Cyber Risk, or Technology Risk in financial services.

Experience with frameworks such as NIST, ISO
27001, COBIT, SOX, and FFIEC. Good understanding of cloud security, GDPR, IAM/PAM, SIEM, vulnerability management, and network security. CISSP, CISM, CRISC, or similar certifications preferred.

Skills & Experience:

Strong strategic and analytical thinking Excellent communication and stakeholder management Strong leadership and people management skills Ability to balance technical, regulatory, and business priorities Strong problem-solving and decision-making capability Collaborative, proactive, and delivery-focused approach Details:

Location:

London / EMEA Industry: Financial Services Hybrid working (3 Days P/W On-site) £125,000 Basic Salary 10% Employer contribution pension Competitive Bonus BISO – Financial Services - £120,000 - £125,000  Excellent Benefits