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IT Security Manager

FIS Global • London, United Kingdom • 1w ago

Position Type :

Full time

Type Of Hire :

Experienced (relevant combo of work and education)

Education Desired :

Bachelor of Computer Science

Travel Percentage :

5 - 10%

Are you curious, motivated, and forward-thinking? At FIS you’ll have the opportunity to work on some of the most challenging and relevant issues in financial services and technology. Our talented people empower us, and we believe in being part of a team that is open, collaborative, entrepreneurial, passionate and above all fun.

About the team:

You will be joining a global team, with peers in various locations and geographies, all aiming to better assist businesses across the company to properly secure their environment and services. This person will liaise with business stakeholders, clients and the CISO organization leadership, acting as a conduit to advocate for the Information Security programs and also to bring valuable input from the business that will help FIS to rethink those same programs to support the business.

What you will be doing:

Serve as point of contact for information security matters in the EMEA region.
Align security strategies with regional business objectives, ensuring a balance between security requirements and operational efficiency.
Monitor and ensure compliance with regional regulations, including GDPR, NIS2, and other country-specific financial and data protection laws.
Act as a subject matter expert for regulatory requirements, providing guidance and reports to stakeholders.
Collaborate with EMEA-based clients to understand their security requirements and demonstrate compliance.
Build strong relationships with internal business units, fostering a culture of security awareness.
Conduct risk assessments to identify potential threats and vulnerabilities within the EMEA region.
Develop and oversee the implementation of risk mitigation plans tailored to regional requirements
Drive the execution of the global information security program within the EMEA region.
Creates information security documentation related to work area and completes requests in accordance with company requirements.
Ensure the implementation of controls, policies, and technologies that address regional threats.
Coordinate and lead responses to security incidents in the region, minimizing impact and ensuring swift recovery.
Provide post-incident analysis to prevent recurrence and improve overall security posture.
Work closely with global and regional teams, including IT, legal, compliance, and risk management, to ensure a cohesive approach to security.
Act as a liaison between EMEA business units and the global security team.

What you will bring:

Proven experience in information security, risk management, or a related field, with a focus on the EMEA region.
Familiarity with information security frameworks (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST CSF).
Bachelor’s degree in computer science or the equivalent combination of education, training, or work experience.
Strong understanding of regional regulations, including GDPR, NIS2, and financial sector-specific requirements.
Experience working with clients in the financial services industry.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Desirable Qualifications, Skills & Abilities

Knowledge of networks technologies (protocols, design concepts, access control)
Knowledge of security technologies (encryption, data protection, design, privilege access, etc.)
Knowledge of network design and engineering
Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CRISC, or equivalent are strongly preferred.
Proficiency in time management, communications, decision making, presentation and organizational skills
Proficiency in planning, reporting, establishing goals and objectives, standards, priorities and schedules
Strong analytical skills and the ability to adapt to a dynamic regulatory environment.
Located in or willing to relocate to London.

What we offer you:

A multifaceted job with a high degree of responsibility and a broad spectrum of opportunities
A modern, international work environment and a dedicated and motivated team
A broad range of professional education and personal development possibilities – FIS is your final career step!
A competitive salary and benefits
A variety of career development tools, resources and opportunities
The chance to work on some of the most challenging, relevant issues in financial services & technology

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Sourcing Model

Recruitment at FIS works primarily on a direct sourcing model; a relatively small portion of our hiring is through recruitment agencies. FIS does not accept resumes from recruitment agencies which are not on the preferred supplier list and is not responsible for any related fees for resumes submitted to job postings, our employees, or any other part of our company.

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