Executive IT & Information Security Oversight Leader

Cabot Financial; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Cabot Credit Management is seeking an experienced technology professional to join our Enterprise Risk Management team as an Information Security & IT Oversight Manager.

In this senior second-line role, you will provide independent oversight, challenge and assurance across IT and Information Security, ensuring technology risks are effectively managed and activities operate within agreed frameworks, controls and risk appetite.

Qualifications

• Strong background in IT, Information Security, Technology Risk, IT Audit or related discipline.
• Practical knowledge of information security controls, cyber risk, data protection and frameworks such as ISO 27001 or NIST.
• Experience operating in a regulated environment, ideally Financial Services.
• Solid understanding of risk management, governance and control frameworks, with ability to assess risks and identify improvements.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with ability to translate complex information into actionable insights.
• Experience reviewing technology and security controls and providing constructive challenge to drive positive outcomes.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills for engagement at all levels.
• Experience producing high-quality reports and presenting findings to senior leaders and governance forums.
• Previous people management or leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide independent oversight and challenge across IT and Information Security, ensuring risks are effectively managed and activities align with governance frameworks and risk appetite.
• Act as a trusted subject matter expert during the change lifecycle, reviewing changes to ensure risks and controls are identified, implemented and operating effectively.
• Assess the design and effectiveness of IT and Information Security controls, identifying areas for improvement and supporting remediation.
• Lead risk and control assessments, control testing and scenario analysis, ensuring risks are captured, monitored and reported.
• Support the ongoing development and enhancement of our Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) and IT & Information Security risk frameworks.
• Provide oversight of security incidents, operational events and control failures, with root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, industry standards and internal policies, while supporting audits.
• Produce meaningful risk reporting and insights for senior leaders, committees and governance forums to support informed decisions.
• Build strong relationships across Technology, Cyber Security, Operations, Compliance and Audit teams to drive continuous improvement and strengthen risk maturity.
• Lead and develop a team of risk professionals, fostering accountability and high performance.

Skills

Information Security

IT Governance

Risk Management

Regulatory Compliance

IT Audit

Change lifecycle

Stakeholder Management

Leadership

Job description

Cabot Credit Management is seeking an experienced technology professional to join our Enterprise Risk Management team as an Information Security & IT Oversight Manager.

In this senior second-line role, you will provide independent oversight, challenge and assurance across IT and Information Security, ensuring technology risks are effectively managed and activities operate within agreed frameworks, controls and risk appetite.