Sopra Banking Software
Job title:
Security Risk and Compliance Lead
Company
Sopra Banking Software
Job description
Company DescriptionSopra Banking Software works with more than 1,500 banks, building societies and specialized finance providers across more than 80 countries worldwide. We help them to develop, deliver and operationalise their digital transformation strategies. Using our suite of digital banking products and services enables these organisations to deliver remarkable financial services to their clients.Job DescriptionThe Security, Risk and Compliance team are responsible for ensuring SBS UK are operating in accordance with organisational risk frameworks and policies.Sopra Banking Software (SBS) are seeking an experienced Senior Information Security Officer to lead the Security, Risk and Compliance pillar of our quality framework. Reporting to the Head of Cloud and Support Operations, your role will be to ensure the UK business is compliant with all aspects of it’s policies and procedures, and have clear strategies in place to continuously improve the standards and resilience of our business.You will be engaging with a cross functional range of senior stakeholders across Sopra Banking Software, including the direct engagement with the CISO, and other C-Suite members of our business to report our adherance to policy, along with contributing to working parties to improve our risk posture.High-Level Objectives:Responsible for the strategy and leadership of our Security, Risk and Compliance team.Provide advice and guidance to the senior leadership team with data-driven insights concerning our risk management KPI’s,Own and drive improvements to the Risk Management Framework, and Information Security Management Systems to ensure compliance and drive continuous improvement.Align information security strategy with business goals and objectives.Ensure compliance with relevant local and international laws, as well as internal policies.Support the management of our supply chain risk through overseeing due dilligence and regular risk assessmentsFoster a culture of information security awareness and continuous improvement through evangelising best practice and practical approaches.Orchestrate all external audits with the business, ensuring the business is empowered and equipped to efficiently close audits sucessfully.Core Responsibilities:Strategic Leadership: Develop and implement an annual risk and information security roadmap in alignment with business objectives.Compliance Management: Keep up-to-date with legal and regulatory changes, ensuring timely compliance and client commitments.Risk Assessment: Ensure regular Data Protection Impact Assessments, vulnerability scans, supply chain risks and operational risk assessments are executed.Stakeholder Engagement: Liaise with internal and external stakeholders including regulatory bodies, clients, auditors, and third-party vendors to ensure alignment of risk standards & plansIncident Management: Develop and maintain an incident response plan. Handle security incidents and breaches effectively.Budget Management: Responsible for the budget associated with the teamPolicy Development & Enforcement: Create and enforce policies related to emerging trends which may impact the service to our client.Performance Metrics: Establish, monitor, and report on KPIs to assess the effectiveness of the information security program.Resilience Testing: Ensure periodic resilience and penetration testing to evaluate organisational preparedness is executedEmployee Training: Evangelise and enable regular training and awareness programs on various aspects of information security relative to the service.Vendor Risk Management: Perform security assessments on third-party vendors and manage associated risks.Board Reporting: Provide regular reports to the internal and external senior management on the status of information security and risk.QualificationsWe are interested in hearing from you, if you have most of the following attributes:Minimum Competencies & Experience:Educational Qualification: Relevant security professional accreditations, such as CISSP, IBITGQ, (ISC)² – with evidence of how these have been applied into a working role.Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience in information security, preferably in the financial services or technology sectors.Technical Skills: Proficiency in common security tools and platforms, including SIEM, firewalls, and endpoint protection.Legal and Regulatory Knowledge: Familiarity with GDPR, ISO 27001, and other relevant information security laws and standards.Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information in a clear manner.Preferred Competencies & ExperienceExperience in delivering to government agencies, particularly in Technology / IT practicesExperience in working within a Service Integration and Management (SIAM) modelExperience leading or participating in cross-functional teams across departments such as legal, human resources, and operations, particularly in the context of incident response and compliance.If you do not have all of the above experience or skills we would still like to hear from you.As part of our hiring process new employees will be required to pass a confidential consumer credit check and DBS check. This is a straight forward credit check for CCJ’s, bankruptcy and a criminal record check, however if you wish to know more about what is or is not acceptable please ask our recruitment team.Additional InformationSopra Banking Software are a certified Great Place to Work!We offer a hybrid working model.By joining the Sopra Banking Software team you will enjoy a market competitive salary and our excellent rewards and benefits schemes including 25 days holiday with an option to buy up to 5 more, a 6% employer pension contribution, a buy one get one free employee share scheme, private medical insurance, critical illness cover, a health cash plan, and we offer flexible working arrangements to all employees, plus many more excellent benefits.We take pride in rewarding our colleagues through Summer parties, treat days in the offices, and a social budget for each department.Salary range for this role is up to £90,000 per annumAt our organization, we are committed to fighting against all forms of discrimination. We foster a work environment that is inclusive and respectful of all differences.All of our positions are open to people with disabilities.
Expected salary
£90000 per year
Location
Sheffield
Job date
Tue, 02 Jul 2024 22:29:38 GMT
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