Director Information Security

This position particularly fits an experienced Information Security Leader who enjoys working independently and taking ownership for a local / regional entity. Rather than managing a large security department, the role focuses on governance, regulatory oversight, stakeholder management and ensuring that critical security initiatives are delivered effectively.

• Save Job, * Serve as the Director Information Security (m/f/d) for the German regulated entity, and work closely with the Global CISO.
• Maintain and continuously enhance the local Information Security Management System (ISMS).
• Provide independent oversight and challenge of information security, cyber risk and technology controls.
• Support the implementation and ongoing compliance with relevant regulatory frameworks, including DORA and applicable BaFin requirements.
• Monitor information security risks and ensure appropriate governance, reporting and remediation processes are in place.
• Prepare and deliver regular management and board reporting on cyber security, technology risk and control effectiveness.
• Coordinate with international security, risk and compliance teams to maintain alignment between local regulatory requirements and global standards.
• Support regulatory reviews, audits and supervisory interactions.
• Oversee the information security aspects of third-party and outsourced service arrangements.
• Promote a strong security culture throughout the organisation through effective communication and stakeholder engagement.
• Potentially assume additional responsibilities within the broader privacy and data protection landscape over time.

• Several years of experience in Information Security, Cyber Security Governance, Technology Risk, Operational Risk or Information Security Oversight functions.
• Experience gained within banking, asset management, fintech, financial infrastructure, payments or other regulated financial services environments.
• Strong understanding of information security governance, operational resilience and technology risk management frameworks.
• Familiarity with DORA, BaFin expectations and broader European financial services regulations.
• Experience interacting with executive leadership, boards, regulators and external auditors.
• Ability to operate effectively in an international and matrix-based organisation.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills.
• Fluent English language skills are essential due to the international environment of the work, as well as conversational German to interact with the BaFin.

• Permanent employment contract at a leading global brand.
• Work location: Frankfurt am Main, Hybrid office / home office set up.
• International work environment.
• A director / local CISO-level role with high visibility and responsibility, but without the focus on people management.

Our client is a highly regarded international financial services organisation operating within a regulated environment. As part of its continued growth and evolving regulatory landscape, the organisation is seeking an experienced Director Information Security - Germany (m/f/d) to lead information security governance and oversight activities for its German regulated entity.