Senior Information Security Specialist

Impact Fund Denmark (tidl. Investeringsfonden for Udviklingslande); København; On-site; DKK 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Impact Fund Denmark (IFDK) is seeking a Senior Information Security Specialist to lead and strengthen information security across the organization. You will report to the SVP Technology & Operations and drive risk mitigation, regulatory compliance, and awareness culture in a mission-driven environment.

You will collaborate with the Technology team to implement security measures and build a security program that protects critical data, enables secure growth, and supports the organisation’s global

Qualifications

• Experience leading complex cybersecurity changes or projects.
• Knowledge of relevant legal and security frameworks (ISO27001/2, DORA).
• Experience in information security management, risk assessment and executive reporting.
• Technical skills with Microsoft 365 security stack, security monitoring and incident response.

Responsibilities

• Threat & data management: Identify critical security risks and develop proactive strategies to manage and protect data.
• Conduct risk assessments and report: Present findings to executive stakeholders after ongoing assessments.
• Implement security controls: Deploy controls and monitor their effectiveness to stay compliant and adapt to threats.
• Train and educate: Stay current with security trends and run ongoing training and awareness programs.

Skills

Information security

Risk management

Regulatory compliance

ISO27001/2

DORA

Microsoft 365 security

Entra ID

Defender

Purview

Incident response

Security monitoring

Executive reporting

Tools

Microsoft 365

Defender

Purview

Entra ID

Job description

Are you passionate about making a meaningful impact on businesses in developing countries and experienced in implementing security frameworks? Join our team as Senior Information Security Specialist at Impact Fund Denmark (IFDK).

At IFDK, youjoin a mission-driven organisationwith a clear purpose — to finance projects that bring sustainable development to life, from forestry in Paraguay to solar energy in Brazil and diagnostics in Bangladesh.

Hereis what you get with us

Aleading role in shaping and strengthening our information security

Collaboration with highly skilled IT professionals in a friendly and inclusive culture

Access to the full suite of Microsoft enterprise tools in a modern and tech-driven environment

The job

We are on a mission to continue strengthening our information security efforts.

Reporting to the SVP Technology & Operations, you will address critical security questions and strengthen the management of information security, incl. risk mitigation, regulatory compliance, building of awareness culture, and strengthening of detect, response and continuity capabilities. The information security effort has strong support from the board and executive management, emphasizing its business-critical nature.

You will work closely together with the Technology team to implement relevant security measures, and you will join an international organisation on a vital mission with a unique opportunity to elevate the organisation’s information security to the next level. Your contributions will be central to empowering IFDK to achieve its goals and successfully navigate the challenges of the future.

Main tasks and responsibilities

Threat & data management: Identify critical security risks and develop proactive strategies to manage and protect critical data.

Conduct risk assessments and report: Perform continuous risk assessments to identify potential threats and vulnerabilities and present findings to executive stakeholders

Implement security controls: Deploy security controls to mitigate identified risks and continuously monitor the effectiveness of these controls to ensure they remain compliant and adapted to emerging threats.

Train and educate: Stay up to date with the latest security trends and facilitate ongoing training and awareness programs for all employees. Help ensure they understand their roles in the information security ecosystem to promote greater ownership and a security culture.

Your qualifications and experience

Experience from a position where you successfully have led complex changes or projects regarding cyber and information security – preferably within the financial sector e.g. as a consultant.

Knowledge of relevant legal and security frameworks e.g., ISO27001/2, DORA etc.

Relevant experience in information security management, risk assessment and executive security reporting

Relevant technical skills and knowledge about the Microsoft 365 security stack (Entra ID, Defender, Purview), security monitoring and incident response.

Personal competences

Independent, proactive and self-driven

Outgoing and a natural relationship builder

Ability to communicate across levels, from technical to C-level

Positive team player

Ready to build the digital foundation for global impact?