Security Strategy Manager

Hinduja Leyland Finance Ltd.; Chennai; On-site; INR 3,500,000 - 5,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Hinduja Leyland Finance Ltd. in Chennai, India, seeks an experienced Security Strategy Manager to lead information security initiatives across the organization. The role requires strategic oversight of risk, governance, and security architecture with close collaboration to the CISO.

You will design, implement and manage security frameworks, drive regulatory alignment (RBI, ISO 27001, DPDP) and partner with senior leaders to safeguard assets while enabling secure business growth.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in cybersecurity including security architecture, cloud, and infrastructure.
• Strong understanding of NBFC regulatory landscape and financial cybersecurity threats.
• Excellent knowledge of security architecture, risk assessment methodologies, and compliance management.
• Master's degree preferred in Information Security, Cybersecurity, IT Risk Management or related field.

Responsibilities

• Develop, lead, and support executing the company info security strategy in alignment with business objectives and regulatory requirements.
• Analyze industry best practices and define long-term security goals and roadmaps with the CISO to ensure proactive risk mitigation and threat management.
• Ensure compliance with RBI guidelines, ISO 27001, DPDP and other regulatory standards.
• Lead incident response planning, readiness, and investigations; drive root cause analysis and continuous improvement after security incidents.
• Collaborate with senior leadership, IT, operations, and third parties to ensure holistic security integration and advise on security implications for strategic projects and acquisitions.
• Evaluate and recommend security technologies, tools, and architectural solutions based on threat landscape to strengthen security posture.

Skills

Security architecture

Cloud security

Risk assessment

Compliance management

Incident management

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Education

Master's degree preferred in Information Security, Cybersecurity, IT Risk Management or related field

Tools

CISSP

CISM

CISA

CRISC

Job description

Role Overview & Ownership Areas We are seeking a highly experienced and strategic Security Strategy Manager to lead our information security initiatives across the organization.

The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in designing, implementing, and managing security frameworks, risk management protocols, and compliance standards in the financial services domain, preferably within an NBFC or BFSI environment

Key Responsibility Areas Strategic Leadership:

• Develop, lead, and support executing the companys information security strategy in alignment with business objectives and regulatory requirements.
• Contact market research, and analyse industry best practices and competitive benchmarks to define long-term security goals and roadmaps. Work closely with the CISO to ensure proactive risk mitigation and effective threat management.

Regulatory Compliance:

• Ensure compliance with RBI guidelines, ISO 27001, DPDP and other applicable regulatory standards.
• Work closely with compliance and legal teams during audits, inspections, and incident response.

Incident Management:

• Oversee incident response planning, readiness, and investigation.
• Lead root cause analysis and continuous improvement processes after security incidents.

Stakeholder Engagement:

• Collaborate with senior leadership, IT, operations, and third parties to ensure holistic security integration.
• Serve as a subject matter expert and advisor on security implications for strategic projects and acquisitions.

Technology Oversight:

• Evaluate and recommend security technologies, tools, and architectural solutions based on market research and the organization’s identified threat landscape to strengthen overall security posture.
• Provide guidance to the team on implementing the most effective and appropriate security tools, ensuring alignment with industry best practices.

Qualifications Education:

• Any degree in Information Security, Cybersecurity, IT Risk Management or a related field (Master degree preferred).

Experience:

• 15+ years of experience in cybersecurity, including security architecture, cloud security, and infrastructure security.
• Strong understanding of NBFC regulatory landscape and financial cybersecurity threats.
• Excellent knowledge of security architecture, risk assessment methodologies, and compliance management.

Technical Skills:

• Experience with various security solutions and integration
• Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CISA, CRISC, or equivalent is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with cloud security risks and supply chain security.

Key Competencies

• Strong communications skills and ability to complex security.
• Problem solving abilities and ability to work under pressure, Strong project management skills
• Familiarity with cloud security and digital transformation security planning