IT Security Manager

FIS; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an IT Security Manager to lead security initiatives across the EMEA region. This role involves collaborating with clients and internal teams to ensure compliance with regulations like GDPR and NIS2 while fostering a culture of security awareness. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to drive the execution of global information security programs and work on complex challenges in the financial services sector. Join a dynamic team dedicated to innovation and excellence, and take your career to the next level in a supportive and collaborative environment.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Competitive salary

International work environment

Broad range of benefits

Qualifications

• Proven experience in information security and risk management.
• Strong understanding of GDPR and NIS2 regulations.

Responsibilities

• Serve as point of contact for information security in the EMEA region.
• Monitor compliance with regional regulations and ensure security strategies align with business objectives.

Skills

Information Security

Risk Management

Stakeholder Management

Communication Skills

Analytical Skills

Education

Bachelor of Computer Science

Tools

ISO 27001

NIST CSF

Job description

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Type Of Hire

Experienced (relevant combo of work and education)

Education Desired

Bachelor of Computer Science

Position Type

Full time

Type Of Hire

Experienced (relevant combo of work and education)

Education Desired

Bachelor of Computer Science

Travel Percentage

5 - 10%

Are you curious, motivated, and forward-thinking? At FIS you’ll have the opportunity to work on some of the most challenging and relevant issues in financial services and technology. Our talented people empower us, and we believe in being part of a team that is open, collaborative, entrepreneurial, passionate and above all fun.

About The Team

You will be joining a global team, with peers in various locations and geographies, all aiming to better assist businesses across the company to properly secure their environment and services. This person will liaise with business stakeholders, clients and the CISO organization leadership, acting as a conduit to advocate for the Information Security programs and also to bring valuable input from the business that will help FIS to rethink those same programs to support the business.

What You Will Be Doing

• Serve as point of contact for information security matters in the EMEA region
• Align security strategies with regional business objectives, ensuring a balance between security requirements and operational efficiency
• Monitor and ensure compliance with regional regulations, including GDPR, NIS2, and other country-specific financial and data protection laws
• Act as a subject matter expert for regulatory requirements, providing guidance and reports to stakeholders
• Collaborate with EMEA-based clients to understand their security requirements and demonstrate compliance
• Build strong relationships with internal business units, fostering a culture of security awareness
• Conduct risk assessments to identify potential threats and vulnerabilities within the EMEA region
• Develop and oversee the implementation of risk mitigation plans tailored to regional requirements
• Drive the execution of the global information security program within the EMEA region
• Creates information security documentation related to work area and completes requests in accordance with company requirements
• Ensure the implementation of controls, policies, and technologies that address regional threats
• Coordinate and lead responses to security incidents in the region, minimizing impact and ensuring swift recovery
• Provide post-incident analysis to prevent recurrence and improve overall security posture
• Work closely with global and regional teams, including IT, legal, compliance, and risk management, to ensure a cohesive approach to security
• Act as a liaison between EMEA business units and the global security team
  
  

What You Will Bring

• Proven experience in information security, risk management, or a related field, with a focus on the EMEA region
• Familiarity with information security frameworks (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST CSF)
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or the equivalent combination of education, training, or work experience
• Strong understanding of regional regulations, including GDPR, NIS2, and financial sector-specific requirements
• Experience working with clients in the financial services industry
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
  
  

Desirable Qualifications, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of networks technologies (protocols, design concepts, access control)
• Knowledge of security technologies (encryption, data protection, design, privilege access, etc.)
• Knowledge of network design and engineering
• Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CRISC, or equivalent are strongly preferred
• Proficiency in time management, communications, decision making, presentation and organizational skills
• Proficiency in planning, reporting, establishing goals and objectives, standards, priorities and schedules
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to adapt to a dynamic regulatory environment
• Located in or willing to relocate to London
  
  

What We Offer You

• A multifaceted job with a high degree of responsibility and a broad spectrum of opportunities
• A modern, international work environment and a dedicated and motivated team
• A broad range of professional education and personal development possibilities – FIS is your final career step!
• A competitive salary and benefits
• A variety of career development tools, resources and opportunities
• The chance to work on some of the most challenging, relevant issues in financial services & technology
  
  

Privacy Statement

FIS is committed to protecting the privacy and security of all personal information that we process in order to provide services to our clients. For specific information on how FIS protects personal information online, please see the Online Privacy Notice .

Sourcing Model

Recruitment at FIS works primarily on a direct sourcing model; a relatively small portion of our hiring is through recruitment agencies. FIS does not accept resumes from recruitment agencies which are not on the preferred supplier list and is not responsible for any related fees for resumes submitted to job postings, our employees, or any other part of our company.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting and Financial Services

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