Senior Information Security Consultant

European Bank for Reconstruction and Development; London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development is seeking a Head of Information Security for its Operational Risk Management team in London. This role involves leading the Bank's information security activities and collaborating with IT Security to enhance the Cyber Resilience Programme. The position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic, international environment focused on sustainability and growth.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Opportunities for professional development

Qualifications

• Experience as a ‘Head of Information Security’ or CISO.
• Ability to design and deliver enterprise Information Security strategies.
• Strong technical skills and understanding of NIST, ISO27001.

Responsibilities

• Lead Information Security risk identification and remediation activities.
• Design and manage assurance activities over business operations.
• Measure and report on compliance of the Information Security framework.

Skills

Information Security Management

Risk Assessment

Stakeholder Engagement

Project Management

Communication Skills

Education

Background in Information Security or IT

Job description

Requisition ID 35812 Office Country United Kingdom Office City London Division Risk Management Full-Time/Part-Time Full Time Contract Type Regular Contract Length Posting End Date 11/07/2025

We are looking for a highly skilled Head of Information Security to join our Operational Risk Management (ORM) team at the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD). This is a unique opportunity to play a vital role in leading the Bank’s Information Security activities and working closely with IT Security to deliver the Bank’s Cyber Resilience Programme.

Your Role and Purpose

As the Head of Information Security, you will report to the Director, Operational Risk Management (ORM) and be responsible for leading the Bank’s Information Security risk identification and remediation activities. Including:

• Determining Information Security risk vision and strategy
• Providing expert Information Security consultancy and advice to Senior Management as well as the Bank’s governance mechanisms i.e. Risk and Executive Committees, Board.
• Interfacing with first line (IT Security) and working closely with the CISO to provide oversight and assurance over key first-line activities, in particular, working with the CISO to design and deliver the Bank’s multi-year Cyber Resilience Programme.
• Creating and managing the Bank’s Information Security vision and strategy going forward.
• Interfacing with the Business to provide specialist advice, oversight and insight to ensure business operations follow good Information Security practice and policy.
• Scoping, conducting, and designing Information Security risk programmes and thereafter managing the subsequent remediation.
• Design, manage and deliver specialist assurance activities over first-line and the wider business including, Red & Purple Team assessments, Data Leakage, and Disinformation & Dark-Web Assessments and Social Engineering exercises.

Key Responsibilities

• Measure and report on the implementation and compliance of the Bank’s Information Security framework (policies, procedures, guidance) throughout the organisation and verify the implementation of Information Security controls and evaluate their effectiveness.
• Manage internal teams and external consultants as they provide support in the delivery of risk mitigation activities.
• Influence and support change by aligning policy updates with new regulations and business needs and critically, emerging security threats.
• Manage the programmes which provide security oversight over internal IT and Business projects and external suppliers.
• Act as the Information Security SME to support the Bank’s delivery of the new GRC solution, ensuring that existing solutions and services which deliver risk assessments, and third party supplier assurance assessments, are successfully transitioned over to the new GRC solution.
• Track and advise on industry security trends and their implications.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience as a ‘Head of Information Security’ or CISO.
• Leading teams and enterprise risk remediation programmes.
• Designing and delivering enterprise Information Security risk remediation programmes.
• Designing and delivering enterprise Cybersecurity risk remediation programmes.
• Ability to read, understand and analyse regulatory information, ‘good practice’ and develop Information Security strategies and programs.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, especially the ability to translate technical details into business-friendly language.
• Strong project management and stakeholder engagement abilities.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and maintain high attention to detail.
• A collaborative mindset with strong influencing and problem-solving capabilities is a must.
• Strong technical skills and/or previous background as to effectively challenge first-line.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills to effectively interact with executive management, internal and external clients.
• Knowledge of AI risks and technologies/services is an advantage.
• Working experience in a consulting environment is an advantage.
• Knowledge of Ethical Hacking techniques is an advantage.
• Strong project management skills.
• Strong understanding of NIST, ISO27001

Why Join EBRD?

Working with us means contributing to projects that promote economic transition and sustainable growth. You'll be part of a diverse, mission-driven team with a real-world impact across the EBRD’s regions. In this role, you’ll be at the heart of strengthening our Information Security and Cybersecurity activities, working in a dynamic, international environment.

What is it like to work at the EBRD?

Our agile and innovative approach is what makes life at the EBRD a unique experience! You will be part of a pioneering and diverse international organisation, and use your talents to make a real difference to people's lives and help shape the future of the regions we invest in.

The EBRD environment provides you with:

• Varied, stimulating and engaging work that gives you an opportunity to interact with a wide range of experts in the financial, political, public and private sectors across the regions we invest in;
• A working culture that embraces inclusion and celebrates diversity;
• An environment that places sustainability, equality and digital transformation at the heart of what we do.

Diversity is one of the Bank’s core values which are at the heart of everything it does. A diverse workforce with the right knowledge and skills enables connection with our clients, brings pioneering ideas, energy and innovation. The EBRD staff is characterised by its rich diversity of nationalities, cultures and opinions and we aim to sustain and build on this strength. As such, the EBRD seeks to ensure that everyone is treated with respect and given equal opportunities and works in an inclusive environment. The EBRD encourages all qualified candidates who are nationals of the EBRD member countries to apply regardless of their racial, ethnic, religious and cultural background, gender, sexual orientation or disabilities. As an inclusive employer, we promote flexible working and expecting our employee to attend the office 50% of their working time.

Please note, that due to the high volume of applications received, we regret to inform you that we are unable to provide detailed feedback to candidates who have not been shortlisted (for further consideration).