Information Security Governance Specialist

1 month ago


Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom abrdn plc Full time

About the Role

At abrdn plc, we are seeking a highly skilled Information Security Governance Specialist to join our Security, Resilience & Protection (SRP) team. This role is ideal for someone looking to develop their career within information security and governance.

The successful candidate will support the development and implementation of abrdn's Security & IT Governance framework, providing oversight to relevant teams in line with global security standards, such as NIST, and global regulatory expectations.

Key Responsibilities

  1. Governance Framework: Support the development and implementation of abrdn's Security & IT Governance framework, ensuring alignment with global security standards and regulatory expectations.
  2. Policy Maintenance: Maintain the Information Technology (IT) policies as part of the Enterprise Risk Management Framework.
  3. Guidance and Support: Provide guidance and support for development areas as required.
  4. Reporting and Metrics: Assist in shaping the design of comprehensive reporting and metrics across all Security & IT domains, ensuring prompt and relevant visibility for senior management and boards.
  5. Continuous Improvement: Collaborate with the SRP team to drive continuous improvement and maintain a focus on risk reduction.

About the Candidate

The ideal candidate will possess the following skills and experience:

  1. Willingness to Learn: Develop knowledge of industry standards and practices across Security, Resilience, and Technology Risk.
  2. Multi-tasking: Ability to handle a diverse range of priorities and tasks in parallel on own and within a broader team.
  3. Adaptability: Ability to adapt to and contribute to change in a positive and constructive manner.
  4. Calm Under Pressure: Ability to remain calm under pressure and handle difficult situations with tact and diplomacy.
  5. Understanding of Practices: An understanding of IT, Security, and associated practices in large organisations.
  6. Risk Management: An understanding of risk management practices and their application in financial services organisations.
  7. Regulatory Impact: Knowledge of the impact of regulation on security and resilience matters.


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