Chief Information Security Officer - #1676485

CISO Opportunity - Global Payments Leader (UK Based) MUST BE PCI DSS EXPERIENCED

My client, a rapidly scaling worldwide payments company, is seeking a dynamic and experienced Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) to lead their security strategy from their UK base. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact within a growing global organisation.

Key Responsibilities:

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  Compliance & Standards Leadership: Champion and enforce PCI DSS adherence, alongside other crucial security standards like ISO 27001, across our global operations.


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  External Stakeholder Management: Serve as the company's expert representative in discussions and audits with regulatory bodies and payment industry partners (Visa, Mastercard, etc.).


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  Security Framework Development: Architect and implement comprehensive security policies, controls, and risk mitigation strategies spanning our acquiring, gateway, and payment processing infrastructure.


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  Threat Management & Operations Oversight: Direct our security operations functions, including real-time fraud prevention, advanced threat detection (SIEM, IDS/IPS), and incident response capabilities.


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  Point-of-Sale Security Focus: Drive and maintain robust security measures for POS environments, encompassing PIN encryption protocols, HSM (Thales) infrastructure, secure key loading processes, and terminal-level protection.


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  International Security Adaptation: Strategically tailor our security programs to effectively address varying legal and regulatory demands in both Asian and European markets.

Requirements:

• Extensive track record in cybersecurity leadership roles within the financial technology, payments processing, or banking domains.


• Deep and demonstrable understanding of PCI DSS and PCI PIN frameworks, ISO 27001, and familiarity with relevant regional regulatory landscapes.


• Hands-on experience managing HSMs, implementing PIN encryption solutions, and securing point-of-sale transaction systems.


• Strong foundational knowledge of cloud security architectures, secure application development practices, and Security Operations Center (SOC) functions.


• Proven success in effectively articulating and advocating for security priorities to executive leadership and regulatory authorities.