Job Description

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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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Information Security Governance Manager