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CISO

Barclays Inc·Posted 1 week ago

Location

All India

Experience

10–14 years

Required Skills

Risk ManagementIncident ManagementProblem ManagementStakeholder ManagementCommunication SkillsRegulatory ComplianceInformation RiskProject ManagementCyberInformation Security ControlsCyber StandardsFinancial Regulatory StandardsRiskControl EnvironmentsTechnology RegulationCyber ResilienceSecurity Solutions

About the Role

As AVP - Chief Information Security Officer at Barclays, you will be responsible for driving the development and management of cyber and information security control frameworks. Your role will involve the following key responsibilities:

  • • Experience of operating a Cyber and Information Security Controls function

  • • Familiarity with various Cyber Standards and Frameworks

  • • Detailed knowledge of Barclays Cyber Standards and processes

  • • Strong analytical, incident management, and problem management skills

  • • Proficiency in implementing or managing risk management processes and tools

  • • Understanding of financial regulatory and compliance standards

  • • Ability to operate at a senior management level and influence key stakeholders

  • • Creative, analytical, and output-focused approach

  • • Experience with risk and control environments, industry standards, and technology regulation

  • • Collaborative mindset to drive agreement across varying stakeholders and interests

    • Qualifications required for this role include:

  • • Experience in working within the information and cyber security field, including systems audit or internal controls relevant to the business and financial services

  • • Significant experience in leading and managing large teams within a complex matrix environment across multiple geographies

  • • Preparation and presentation of high-quality material

  • • Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with stakeholders through strong communication skills, both written and verbal

    • Desirable qualifications and skills include:

  • • Professional experience and/or qualifications such as CISA, CISSP, or Project Management (e.g., PRINCE2)

  • • Experience in a relevant regulatory environment

    • About Chief Security Office:
    The Chief Information Security Office (CISO) at Barclays is a global team with over 1500 colleagues across Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Americas. The CISO team supports the business in ensuring the security of the firm's assets and implementing world-class security solutions to meet business needs. It operates critical controls and works in partnership with the business to protect sensitive information, critical infrastructure, staff, and assets through four strategic pillars: Protect, Enable, Innovate, and Educate.

    In this role, you will act as a Designated Officer / CISO for BILIPL, owning accountability for Cyber governance and embedding Group Standards for BSIPL. You will be the key point of contact for ensuring optimal embedding of BU CISO capabilities across all BILIPL functions.

    Key Accountabilities:

  • • Manage local cyber regulatory landscape and interaction with regulatory bodies

  • • Drive effective stakeholder relationships

  • • Report BU Security Control and Risk Metrics

  • • Maintain Security Control Posture and control remediation

  • • Undertake Risk Assessment, review, and acceptance

  • • Manage Regulatory and Audit Engagements

  • • Provide inputs to Controls and Standards requirements

  • • Support Education and Awareness

  • • Support identification of HVTs and Critical Processes

  • • Sponsor and drive security programs

  • • Shape Security demand

  • • Support Incident Response

  • • Manage CISO Service to Entity

    • Stakeholder Management and Leadership:
    This role involves interacting with various levels of business stakeholders, requiring effective communication skills at senior levels to build strong relationships and mutual trust. Prioritization is crucial to meeting deliverables and deadlines on time while supporting team members in group-level Cyber Security processes.

    Decision-making and Problem Solving:

  • • Act as an SME advisor on cyber issues and controls

  • • Encourage open and honest discussion

  • • Make informed decisions using risk management principles

    • Risk and Control Objective:
    Ensure all activities are carried out in compliance with regulatory requirements, the Enterprise Wide Risk Management Framework, and internal Barclays Policies and Policy Standards. Demonstrating Barclays Values and Mindset is essential for all colleagues. As AVP - Chief Information Security Officer at Barclays, you will be responsible for driving the development and management of cyber and information security control frameworks. Your role will involve the following key responsibilities:

  • • Experience of operating a Cyber and Information Security Controls function

  • • Familiarity with various Cyber Standards and Frameworks

  • • Detailed knowledge of Barclays Cyber Standards and processes

  • • Strong analytical, incident management, and problem management skills

  • • Proficiency in implementing or managing risk management processes and tools

  • • Understanding of financial regulatory and compliance standards

  • • Ability to operate at a senior management level and influence key stakeholders

  • • Creative, analytical, and output-focused approach

  • • Experience with risk and control environments, industry standards, and technology regulation

  • • Collaborative mindset to drive agreement across varying stakeholders and interests

    • Qualifications required for this role include:

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