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# Head of Security

- **Company:** Paytech
- **Location:** London, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing Security, Cyber Security, Identity and Access Management, Information Systems Security Architecture Professional, Network Security, PCI Data Security Standards, Google Cloud
- **Published:** June 25, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.apply4u.co.uk/jobs/x/39861716/

## About the Role

program status and risks.* Lead a team of approximately 6 security professionals.**Qualifications & Experience:*** Solid experience senior information security leadership roles.* Proven hands-on experience managing PCI DSS and other compliance programs.* Experience in complex corporate structures with multi-stakeholder compliance demands.* Strong background in developing security governance frameworks and policies.* Experience with financial services, FinTech, or payments sector preferred.* Familiarity working with financial crime, fraud, and AML functions.* Experience managing risks associated with emerging technologies like AI/ML.**Desired Certifications:*** CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional) - highly desired* CISM, PCIP, ISA, or QSA qualifications are advantageous.**Skills:*** Strong leadership and mentoring capabilities.* Deep technical knowledge in network security, cryptography, IAM, and cloud security (AWS, Azure, GCP).* Excellent communication
skills, able to convey complex security topics to non-technical stakeholders.* Pragmatic, calm, and resilient under pressure during incident management.Be part of a dynamic and strategic security leadership team within a pioneering FinTech environment. Influence the protection of critical technologies and data, contribute to innovative AI risk frameworks, and help shape the future of PayTech's secure growth.**Apply now and Vibe with Us!**
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## Description

requirements.**Key Responsibilities:*** Lead the PayTech Information Security function with alignment to Edenred's wider cyber risk management strategy.* Develop and enhance security policies, standards, and procedures across the organisation.* Manage the information security risk program, maintaining a comprehensive risk register.* Oversee AI/ML security risk management, including the development of policies for generative AI technologies.* Collaborate with Financial Crime and Anti-Fraud teams to mitigate cyber risks related to financial crime.* Manage third-party security risk due diligence programs.* Lead and maintain PCI DSS and PCI PIN compliance and engagement with Qualified Security Assessors (QSAs).* Drive cyber awareness programs and phishing simulations to embed a security-aware culture.* Manage security incident response planning and coordinate with Security Operations Centre (SOC).* Report regularly to PayTech Executive Leadership and Edenred Group CISO on security


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