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 Responsibilities

Security 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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