Head of Information Security & Enterprise Risk Management

Role Purpose The Head of Information Security & Enterprise Risk Management is a senior executive responsible for designing, governing, and continuously strengthening an enterprise-wide cyber security, information risk, and technology risk framework across a complex, multi-business, multi-technology environment. This role requires deep specialization in advanced cyber security architecture, global regulatory compliance, and large-scale risk governance. Key Responsibilities 1. Enterprise Information Security Leadership - Design and own the enterprise-wide information security strategy, aligned with global standards (ISO, NIST, COBIT) and evolving threat landscapes - Establish and govern security architecture across on-premise, cloud, hybrid, OT, and IoT environments - Act as the final authority on cyber risk acceptance, escalation, and mitigation 2. Cyber Risk & Threat Management - Lead advanced cyber threat intelligence, attack simulation, and incident response programs - Oversee Security Operations Center (SOC) models, including SIEM, SOAR, threat hunting, and forensic investigations - Lead crisis response for major cyber incidents, ransomware events, or data breaches 3. Enterprise Risk Management (Technology & Digital Risk) - Integrate technology risk, cyber risk, data risk, and third-party risk into the broader ERM framework - Conduct quantitative cyber risk assessments (e.g., FAIR methodology) - Present risk scenarios and financial impact modeling to the Board and Executive Committee 4. Regulatory, Compliance & Governance - Ensure compliance with global and cross-border regulations, including: - GDPR, ISO 27001/27701 - NIST CSF, PCI-DSS - Industry-specific cyber regulations (financial, infrastructure, utilities, real estate, etc.) - Lead internal and external audits related to information security and technology risk - Serve as the primary regulatory and auditor counterpart for cyber and IT risk matters 5. Third-Party & Supply Chain Risk - Establish governance for vendor cyber risk, cloud service providers, MSPs, and offshore partners - Oversee due diligence, contract security clauses, and continuous monitoring programs 6. Leadership & Capability Building - Build and mentor a highly specialized security and risk team (security architects, GRC experts, SOC analysts) - Develop long-term cyber capability uplift programs - Serve as trusted advisor to CEO, Board, and Group Executives Required Qualifications (Highly Specialized) Education - Bachelors Degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Systems, or Engineering - Masters Degree in Cybersecurity, Information Assurance, Risk Management, or related field (strongly preferred) Mandatory Global Certifications Candidates must possess multiple of the following: - CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional) - CISM (Certified Information Security Manager) - CISA (Certified Information Systems Auditor) - CRISC (Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control) - ISO 27001 Lead Implementer / Lead Auditor - Cloud Security Certifications (CCSP, AWS/Azure Security Specializations) Experience Requirements - 15+ years of progressive experience in: - Information Security - Cyber Risk Management - Enterprise Technology Risk - Minimum 7–10 years in a regional or global leadership role - Proven leadership across large, complex organizations (multi-entity, multi-system, multi-jurisdiction) The role requires hands-on experience in: - Designing enterprise-scale cyber security programs across: - Cloud, on-premise, hybrid, OT, and legacy systems - Leading major cyber incident response at enterprise or regional level - Implementing global security frameworks across multiple countries - Presenting cyber risk in financial and strategic terms to Boards - Managing cross-border data privacy and regulatory compliance Behavioral & Leadership Competencies - Board-level gravitas and executive presence - Ability to translate deep technical risk into business language - Strong crisis leadership and decision-making under pressure - Proven mentor and builder of local capability Originally posted on Himalayas