Chief Security Governance & Risk Director

Mizuho; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Non-contributory pension

27 days’ annual leave

Hybrid working

Virtual GP

Wellbeing benefits

Job summary

Mizuho seeks a Head of Security Governance to lead the EMEA function within the CISO Office. You will shape policy, risk oversight, training and awareness, and align with Head Office and regulatory requirements.

You will manage policy governance, risk assessments, security awareness programs and reporting to senior leadership, committees and Head Office. Hybrid working and senior leadership opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• Degree-level education in information security, risk, governance, audit or related discipline.
• Professional information security/risk/governance qualification (CISM/CISSP/CRISC/CISA or equivalent).
• Strong understanding of financial services regulatory expectations relating to cyber security and data protection.
• Extensive senior experience in information security governance and risk management within regulated environments.
• Experience leading policy governance, risk assessment and audit coordination across multiple stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and enhance information security policies, standards and guidance aligned to Group requirements.
• Lead security risk and maturity assessments, including methodology and senior management reporting.
• Coordinate regulatory and industry-aligned security assessments (ISO 27001, SWIFT CSP, etc.).
• Act as senior contact with Head Office and regional stakeholders to translate requirements into local obligations.
• Oversee audit activity related to policy, controls and data protection, including evidence and action tracking.
• Provide governance reporting and management information to support leadership and committees.
• Lead security awareness and phishing simulation programs and training for staff.

Skills

Security governance

Risk assessment

Regulatory compliance

Policy development

Data protection

Security awareness

Stakeholder management

Education

Degree-level education

CISM/CISSP/CRISC/CISA qualification

Tools

ISO/IEC 27001

NIST

COBIT

SWIFT CSP

Job description

Mizuho seeks a Head of Security Governance to lead the EMEA function within the CISO Office. You will shape policy, risk oversight, training and awareness, and align with Head Office and regulatory requirements.

You will manage policy governance, risk assessments, security awareness programs and reporting to senior leadership, committees and Head Office. Hybrid working and senior leadership opportunities are offered.