Director, Information Security & Strategy

CNA Hardy; Greater London; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

CNA Hardy in London is seeking a Director – Security Partner to lead the delivery and oversight of information security across the business. You will align global strategy with local needs and advise IT and senior leadership on risk and regulatory requirements.

You will drive enterprise-wide security initiatives, oversee incident response, and mentor security teams, regulators and risk functions while communicating clearly with stakeholders across IT and the business.

Qualifications

• Strong technical knowledge across information security domains including risk management, security operations and incident response.
• Expert understanding of security regulations, frameworks, and internal controls in regulated environments.
• Proven ability to lead teams, influence senior stakeholders and drive security best practices.
• Experience delivering security initiatives through full lifecycle in enterprise environments.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to engage IT, business leadership and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Security Leadership & Strategy: Lead the implementation of global information security strategy at CNA Hardy, aligning with business priorities and local operational needs.
• Stakeholder Partnership: Act as the primary liaison between global Information Security and the CNA Hardy IT and business teams, embedding security into core business processes and decision-making.
• Risk & Threat Management: Identify emerging vulnerabilities, assess risk impacts, and drive effective mitigation strategies in collaboration with global security leadership.
• Security Operations & Incident Management: Oversee detection, response, and resolution of security incidents, ensuring adherence to global policies and regulatory requirements.
• Leadership & Governance: Provide oversight and leadership to security teams and initiatives, delivering reporting, insights, and assurance to senior leadership, regulators, and enterprise risk functions.

Skills

InfoSec expertise

Regulatory compliance

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Project delivery

Job description

CNA Hardy in London is seeking a Director – Security Partner to lead the delivery and oversight of information security across the business. You will align global strategy with local needs and advise IT and senior leadership on risk and regulatory requirements.

You will drive enterprise-wide security initiatives, oversee incident response, and mentor security teams, regulators and risk functions while communicating clearly with stakeholders across IT and the business.