Chief Information Security Officer

We're looking for our Global Head of Information Security (CISO), who possesses information security expertise. In this role, you will support in overseeing security activities, deploying strategic requirements, and defining the Group security strategy. Collaborating with stakeholders, you'll ensure effective security measures, implement controls, identify risks, and stay updated on emerging technologies while leading a team to ensure compliance with the Group Security Strategy.

What You'll Be Doing

• Support the Chief Security Officer (CSO) in providing governance and oversight for all information security activities within the designated market and assist in deploying strategic requirements to define the AXA Group security strategy and framework, leveraging best practices to enhance security maturity.
• Facilitate security target-setting for your entities, monitor their achievement, and develop a consistent approach to information security topics within your scope.
• Act as the CSO's delegate on transversal topics to ensure governance of all information security activities and collaborate with stakeholders to ensure security measures within AXA Partners (AP) entities are relevant and cost-effective.
• Serve as an expert advisor on implementing and maintaining information security controls, and support the execution of security strategies, policies, and action plans aligned with the Group Security Strategy.
• Identify market risks, recommend mitigation options, and document findings in clear, business-friendly language while staying updated on emerging technologies and industry trends to assess their impact on the business.
• Assist in developing and executing information security operations that are not covered by shared services and support the development of an assurance framework for consistency.
• Aid in the reporting process of information security and implement a coordinated response to security audit and compliance issues.
• Ensure that policies and action plans are executed according to the Group Security Strategy.
• Lead and manage a team of security assurance experts effectively, fostering collaboration and accountability within the team.
• Provide ongoing support to the CSO and stakeholders to enhance security measures and drive continuous improvement in security practices across the organization.

What You'll Bring

• A degree in information security, computer science, information management systems, or a related field.
• A post-graduate degree in security or general management (e.g., MBA) is advantageous but not essential.
• Strongly preferred: Information security industry certifications (CISSP, CISA, CRISC, CISM, ISO 27001 Lead Auditor, GIAC, or equivalent).
• Minimum of 15 years of experience in security, IT audit, or a related area.
• Over 7 years of leadership/management experience.
• Experience in managing a remote/international team.
• Prior experience as interim or acting Chief Information Security Officer or Head of Information Security.
• Ability to navigate a decentralized corporate environment.
• Strong networking and interpersonal skills, including assertiveness and active listening.
• A collaborative team player with the ability to understand complex business scenarios.
• Fluency in English is required.

What We Offer
At AXA Partners, we're appreciative of the people who work for us and our rewards package is reviewed regularly to reflect that. You can expect to receive:

• Competitive Salary
• 25 days rising to a maximum of 27 days (based on a 5 day week)
• Retail Discounts
• Company Shareplan /Scheme & Loan
• Cycle2Work Scheme
• Discounted Home Insurance
• Employee Assistance Scheme
• Discounted Gym Membership
• Free Financial Education/Pension Seminars

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Who We Are
We're AXA Partners, experts at designing and delivering assistance solutions and specialised insurance, credit, and lifestyle protection - with and for our partners worldwide. What sets us apart? The expertise and passion of our 8,500+ people, and a strong network of over 55,000 professionals all over the world. Powered by them and our sector-leading technology, we continuously evolve, adapt and thrive - offering solutions and services that make sure we're always at people's side, no matter what. Helping others is our passion. Combining the best digital technology with our warm, human touch, we're always looking at new ways to offer seamless and reassuring experiences when it really matters.

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