Head of Risk & Compliance

DAZN; London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An ambitious organization is seeking a Head of Risk & Compliance to lead the implementation of their information security management system. This role involves overseeing compliance with ISO27001 and PCI DSS, managing risk assessments, and collaborating with senior executives to enhance security practices. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in information security governance and excellent communication skills to convey complex topics effectively. With a focus on employee education and risk management, this position offers a unique opportunity to shape the security landscape of a forward-thinking company.

Benefits

Private Medical Insurance

Life Assurance

Pension Contributions up to 5%

Flexible Working Arrangements

Enhanced Parental Leave

Electric Vehicle Benefits

Access to Mental Health Resources

Learning and Development Opportunities

Internal Speaker Series and Events

25 Days Annual Leave

Qualifications

• Strong background in information security governance and compliance.
• Practical experience with ISO27001 and PCI DSS certification.

Responsibilities

• Lead implementation of ISMS in conformity with ISO27001.
• Manage audits against ISO27001 and PCI DSS.
• Coordinate security education and awareness initiatives.

Skills

Information Security Governance

Risk Management

Compliance with ISO27001

Communication Skills

Business Continuity

Data Protection

Supplier Risk Management

Training and Awareness Programs

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field

Certifications in Information Security (e.g., CISSP, CISM)

Tools

Microsoft Teams

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Department: 61-543 - Technology Operations - Technology Governance

Location: UK - Leeds

Description

Are you ready to take the challenge to educate all employees in a young and ambitious organisation about their role in making information security a core part of their modus operandi and conduct to appropriate behaviour change?

DAZN is looking to hire an experienced Head of Risk & Compliance to join their Technology Governance team as a Fixed Term 14-month maternity cover role. Leading a team overseeing the global strategic implementation of DAZN's information security management system (ISMS), the chosen candidate will be responsible for delivering annual workstream activities that form the ISMS programme to ensure continued conformity with standards such as ISO27001 and PCI DSS.

What you'll be doing:

• Leading the implementation and maintenance of DAZN’s information security management system (ISMS) in conformity with ISO27001.
• Managing and delivering annual workstreams for successful completion of audits against ISO27001 and PCI DSS.
• Providing subject matter expertise in information security risk, business continuity, and supplier risk management, including managing third-party risk activities.
• Maintaining standards and procedures related to information security management.
• Collaborating with DAZN’s senior team across business functions to identify and implement solutions considering customer needs, operational requirements, and costs.
• Facilitating the identification and assessment of information security risks and documenting them in the Information Security Risk Register.
• Coordinating security education and awareness initiatives for all employees, including role-based training.

You'll have:

• A strong background in information security governance, risk, and compliance.
• Practical experience achieving ISO27001 and PCI DSS 4.0 certification/attestation.
• Understanding of business continuity, data protection, and risk management standards, including ISO22301 and ISO27005.
• Excellent communication skills, capable of conveying complex security topics to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Knowledge of IT infrastructure and cloud services.
• Experience working with C-level executives (CIO, CTO, etc.).
• Ability to deliver presentations and training both in-person and online using tools like Microsoft Teams.
• Proactiveness, confidence, prioritization skills, and accountability.
• Experience leading security training and awareness programs in large organizations is advantageous.
• Influencing skills, a proactive attitude, and collaborative mindset.

Benefits

Benefits include access to DAZN, 25 days’ annual leave (increasing by 3 days after 3 years), private medical insurance, life assurance, pension contributions up to 5%, family-friendly policies including enhanced parental leave, electric vehicle benefits, free access to mental health resources via Unmind, learning and development opportunities, flexible working arrangements, and participation in internal speaker series and events.

Additional Information

• Seniority level: Director
• Employment type: Contract
• Job function: Finance and Sales

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