Director Information Security - Germany (m/f/d)

Page Executive; Frankfurt; Hybrid; EUR 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Page Executive is seeking a Director Information Security (m/f/d) for the German regulated entity, reporting to the Global CISO. You will lead governance, maintain the local ISMS, and provide independent oversight of information security, cyber risk and technology controls in a regulated financial services environment.

You will coordinate with international teams to ensure alignment with BaFin and DORA, support regulatory reviews, audits and supervisory interactions, and promote a strong

Qualifications

• Several years of experience in Information Security governance and oversight.
• Experience with risk, cyber security governance and technology controls in regulated environments.
• Experience interacting with executives, boards, regulators and auditors.

Responsibilities

• Lead information security governance for the German regulated entity and align with global security standards.
• Maintain and enhance the local ISMS and control environment.
• Provide independent oversight of cyber risk and technology controls.

Skills

Information Security Governance

Regulatory frameworks (DORA, BaFin)

Executive communication

International/matrix organisation

Fluent English

Conversational German

Education

CISSP

CISM

Tools

ISO 27001

Risk management tools

Job description

• Work at a leading international financial services institution.
• CISO-level role, without having to run a large security operation.

About Our Client

Our client is a highly regarded international financial services organisation operating within a regulated environment. As part of its continued growth and evolving regulatory landscape, the organisation is seeking an experienced Director Information Security - Germany (m/f/d) to lead information security governance and oversight activities for its German regulated entity.

Job Description

• Serve as the Director Information Security (m/f/d) for the German regulated entity, and work closely with the Global CISO.
• Maintain and continuously enhance the local Information Security Management System (ISMS).
• Provide independent oversight and challenge of information security, cyber risk and technology controls.
• Support the implementation and ongoing compliance with relevant regulatory frameworks, including DORA and applicable BaFin requirements.
• Monitor information security risks and ensure appropriate governance, reporting and remediation processes are in place.
• Prepare and deliver regular management and board reporting on cyber security, technology risk and control effectiveness.
• Coordinate with international security, risk and compliance teams to maintain alignment between local regulatory requirements and global standards.
• Support regulatory reviews, audits and supervisory interactions.
• Oversee the information security aspects of third-party and outsourced service arrangements.
• Promote a strong security culture throughout the organisation through effective communication and stakeholder engagement.
• Potentially assume additional responsibilities within the broader privacy and data protection landscape over time.

The Successful Applicant

• Several years of experience in Information Security, Cyber Security Governance, Technology Risk, Operational Risk or Information Security Oversight functions.
• Experience gained within banking, asset management, fintech, financial infrastructure, payments or other regulated financial services environments.
• Strong understanding of information security governance, operational resilience and technology risk management frameworks.
• Familiarity with DORA, BaFin expectations and broader European financial services regulations.
• Experience interacting with executive leadership, boards, regulators and external auditors.
• Ability to operate effectively in an international and matrix-based organisation.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills.
• Fluent English language skills are essential due to the international environment of the work, as well as conversational German to interact with the BaFin.

What’s on Offer

• Permanent employment contract at a leading global brand.
• Work location: Frankfurt am Main, Hybrid office / home office set up.
• International work environment.
• A director / local CISO-level role with high visibility and responsibility, but without the focus on people management.