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