CISO (8-month contract) - Global Insurance

3 days ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom Robert Walters Full time £80,000 - £120,000 per year

A leading international specialty insurance and reinsurance group is seeking an experienced and forward-thinking Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) to lead and modernize its global cyber security function. The CISO will drive the evolution of its security strategy-from a compliance and risk-led model to a proactive, preventative, and business-aligned cyber program.

What you'll do:

  • Develop and execute
    a comprehensive global information security strategy aligned with business goals and growth plans, ensuring a proactive and preventative security posture.
  • Establish and mature a global Security Operations Centre (SOC)
    to strengthen detection, monitoring, and incident response capabilities.
  • Lead enterprise-wide threat management initiatives
    , addressing vulnerabilities, mitigating risks, and reducing the likelihood and impact of cyber threats and attacks.
  • Act as the principal security SME
    , providing leadership and oversight across Cloud Security, Product Security, GRC, Enterprise Security, and IT.
  • Partner with senior IT leadership and business executives
    to embed security principles within operations, digital transformation, and corporate strategy.

Cyber Governance & Risk Management:

  • Enhance and maintain the organisation's Information Security Management Framework (ISO27001, NIST).
  • Oversee vulnerability management, audits, incident response, and disaster recovery processes.
  • Ensure compliance with all applicable regulations and standards across global jurisdictions.

Operations & Performance:

  • Oversee selection, implementation, and monitoring of appropriate security technologies and controls.
  • Deliver timely management information, risk analysis, and performance reports to support executive decision-making.
  • Manage budgets effectively and monitor return on investment for all security initiatives.

Key Outcomes & Success Measures

  • Zero material cyber incidents impacting the business.
  • Implementation of a proactive and preventative cyber security program.
  • Measurable improvement in overall security posture and ROI on cyber investments.
  • Positive stakeholder feedback and achievement of business plan targets.

What you'll bring:

  • Proven track record in leading enterprise-level information security functions, preferably in financial services or insurance sector
  • Strong knowledge of ISO 27001, NIST, and international security compliance frameworks.
  • Deep expertise in cloud, infrastructure, and enterprise security architecture.
  • Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
  • Eligibility to work in the UK

Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates

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