Information Security Governance Manager

Our client a fast-growing organisation operating in the financial technology space, delivering innovative solutions across mobile payments, e-commerce, and business platforms.

They are seeking a highly organised, detail-oriented, and proactive Information Security Governance Manager to lead and manage security assurance and governance programmes across the business.

This is a key role responsible for overseeing compliance cycles, coordinating audits, and ensuring robust security controls are maintained and continuously improved in line with regulatory and industry standards.

Key ResponsibilitiesSecurity Governance & Compliance

• Manage annual compliance programmes (e.g. PCI DSS v4+, ISO 27001, SWIFT CSCF)
• Coordinate control owners across departments
• Maintain risk registers and control frameworks
• Support internal and external audits
• Manage the full policy lifecycle (creation, review, approval, publication)

Audit & Assurance

• Act as primary contact for external auditors and assessors
• Prepare audit documentation and evidence packs
• Track and drive remediation activities
• Coordinate gap assessments and readiness reviews
• Provide senior leadership with audit and risk reporting

Security Testing & Assurance

• Coordinate penetration testing and vulnerability assessments
• Work with internal teams and third-party providers
• Track remediation of security findings
• Embed testing into change and release processes
• Support supplier security due diligence

Policy, Risk & Documentation

• Develop and maintain security policies and standards
• Ensure alignment with regulatory requirements
• Facilitate policy review workshops
• Maintain documentation repositories and version control

Process Improvement & Automation

• Identify opportunities to improve governance efficiency
• Leverage automation and AI tools for documentation and tracking
• Enhance reporting dashboards and visibility
• Drive continuous improvement across security programmes

Collaboration

• Work closely with Engineering, SRE, Compliance, and Operations teams
• Integrate security governance into product and infrastructure changes
• Support client due diligence and security questionnaires
• Assist commercial teams with security assurance documentation

Skills & Experience

• Experience in information security, governance, or compliance
• Strong knowledge of PCI DSS v4+
• Experience with ISO 27001 certification
• Familiarity with SWIFT CSCF (desirable)
• Background in fintech or regulated financial services (preferred)
• Experience managing audits and working with auditors
• Understanding of risk management frameworks
• Experience with control testing and evidence management
• Knowledge of cloud, infrastructure, and application security concepts
• Experience coordinating penetration testing and vulnerability management
• Strong policy writing and documentation skills
• Experience producing executive-level reporting
• Exposure to automation or AI tools in governance processes

Benefits:

• Private health and dental cover for you and your family
• Life assurance
• Generous annual leave plus public holidays
• Support for professional qualifications
• Employee assistance programme

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