Strategic Cyber Security Director for Enterprise

Vertage Inc.; Greater London; On-site; GBP 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Vertage Inc. in London seeks a Senior Cyber Security Director to lead strategy across a complex financial services environment, working with executives, boards, regulators, and technology teams to strengthen cyber resilience and ensure compliance with industry standards.

The role focuses on risk governance, regulatory compliance (GDPR, FCA), incident response, and security transformation, with an emphasis on building and mentoring high-performing security teams.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in cyber security and information security.
• Familiar with GDPR, FCA, ISO 27001 and NIST frameworks.
• Proven ability to engage with boards and regulators.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute security strategy aligned to business risk.
• Lead risk governance and regulatory compliance activities.
• Oversee security incidents and remediation programs.
• Present risk and controls to governance committees.
• Develop and mentor cyber security teams.

Skills

Cyber Security

Information Security

Technology Risk

Governance

Incident Response

Board Engagement

Job description

Vertage Inc. in London seeks a Senior Cyber Security Director to lead strategy across a complex financial services environment, working with executives, boards, regulators, and technology teams to strengthen cyber resilience and ensure compliance with industry standards.

The role focuses on risk governance, regulatory compliance (GDPR, FCA), incident response, and security transformation, with an emphasis on building and mentoring high-performing security teams.