Information Security Governance Manager
Our client a fast-growing organisation operating in the financial technology space, delivering innovative solutions across mobile payments, e-commerce, and business platforms.
They are seeking a highly organised, detail-oriented, and proactive Information Security Governance Manager to lead and manage security assurance and governance programmes across the business.
This is a key role responsible for overseeing compliance cycles, coordinating audits, and ensuring robust security controls are maintained and continuously improved in line with regulatory and industry standards.
Key Responsibilities
Security Governance & Compliance
- Manage annual compliance programmes (e.g. PCI DSS v4+, ISO 27001, SWIFT CSCF)
- Coordinate control owners across departments
- Maintain risk registers and control frameworks
- Support internal and external audits
- Manage the full policy lifecycle (creation, review, approval, publication)
Audit & Assurance
- Act as primary contact for external auditors and assessors
- Prepare audit documentation and evidence packs
- Track and drive remediation activities
- Coordinate gap assessments and readiness reviews
- Provide senior leadership with audit and risk reporting
Security Testing & Assurance
- Coordinate penetration testing and vulnerability assessments
- Work with internal teams and third-party providers
- Track remediation of security findings
- Embed testing into change and release processes
- Support supplier security due diligence
Policy, Risk & Documentation
- Develop and maintain security policies and standards
- Ensure alignment with regulatory requirements
- Facilitate policy review workshops
- Maintain documentation repositories and version control
Process Improvement & Automation
- Identify opportunities to improve governance efficiency
- Leverage automation and AI tools for documentation and tracking
- Enhance reporting dashboards and visibility
- Drive continuous improvement across security programmes
Collaboration
- Work closely with Engineering, SRE, Compliance, and Operations teams
- Integrate security governance into product and infrastructure changes
- Support client due diligence and security questionnaires
- Assist commercial teams with security assurance documentation
Skills & Experience
- Experience in information security, governance, or compliance
- Strong knowledge of PCI DSS v4+
- Experience with ISO 27001 certification
- Familiarity with SWIFT CSCF (desirable)
- Background in fintech or regulated financial services (preferred)
- Experience managing audits and working with auditors
- Understanding of risk management frameworks
- Experience with control testing and evidence management
- Knowledge of cloud, infrastructure, and application security concepts
- Experience coordinating penetration testing and vulnerability management
- Strong policy writing and documentation skills
- Experience producing executive-level reporting
- Exposure to automation or AI tools in governance processes
Benefits:
- Private health and dental cover for you and your family
- Life assurance
- Generous annual leave plus public holidays
- Support for professional qualifications
- Employee assistance programme
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Information Security Governance Manager…