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Chief Information Security Officer

Vistaar Financial Services Pvt. Ltd.·Posted 3 months ago

Location

All India

Experience

5–9 years

Required Skills

Risk ManagementSecurity ArchitectureComplianceInformation Security StrategySecurity PoliciesProceduresIncident ResponseManagementSecurity AwarenessTrainingVendorThirdParty Risk ManagementSecurity AuditsAssessmentsSecurity GovernanceBudgetResource ManagementCollaborationCommunication

About the Role

As the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) in our company, your primary role is to coordinate locally on the application of group cyber security policies and standards in line with local regulations with the ultimate goal of protecting business functions, systems, and data. You will be responsible for implementing, enhancing, and overseeing the information security framework locally with strong synchronization with regional Cybersecurity experts. Your direct responsibility will be cybersecurity for India Securities, with the provision of support as needed for the entity.

Key Responsibilities: - Develop and implement an organization-wide information security strategy and vision. - Align information security initiatives with business goals and objectives.

  • • Stay abreast of emerging threats and technologies to adapt the security strategy accordingly.

  • • Participate in senior management meetings.

  • • Present to the board on security strategy and vision.

  • • Present to the risk committee on risk and mitigation plans.

  • • Identify, assess, and prioritize information security risks.

  • • Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies.

  • • Establish risk management frameworks and policies.

  • • Develop, implement, and enforce information security policies and procedures.

  • • Ensure compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards.

  • • Promote security awareness and education throughout the organization.

  • • Develop and maintain an incident response plan.

  • • Lead and coordinate responses to security incidents.

  • • Conduct post-incident reviews and implement improvements.

  • • Design and implement a robust information security architecture.

  • • Evaluate and select security technologies and tools.

  • • Ensure the integration of security measures into the organization's IT infrastructure.

  • • Develop and implement security awareness programs for employees.

  • • Provide training to staff on security policies and best practices.

  • • Assess and manage the security risks associated with external vendors and third-party relationships.

  • • Ensure that third-party contracts include appropriate security requirements.

  • • Monitor and ensure compliance with relevant data protection and privacy laws.

  • • Coordinate with legal and compliance teams to address regulatory requirements.

  • • Conduct regular security audits and assessments.

  • • Ensure the effectiveness of security controls and measures.

  • • Establish and chair a security governance committee.

  • • Report regularly to executive leadership and the board on the state of information security.

  • • Develop and manage the information security budget.

  • • Allocate resources effectively to support security initiatives.

  • • Collaborate with other senior executives to integrate security into overall business strategies.

  • • Communicate effectively with stakeholders about the importance of information security.

    • Job Requirements:
    Qualifications: - A bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, cybersecurity.

  • • Knowledge/Certification on Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act, 2023 of India and the regulatory expectations around it as applicable to RBI regulated entities (REs) such as banks, NBFCs, fintechs, payment system operators, etc.

    • Experience: - 5+ years of experience preferred.

    Functional Competencies: - Solid understanding of information security concepts, frameworks, standards, and best practices.

  • • Strong understanding of IT infrastructure and IT applicative framework architectures.

    • Behavioral Competencies: - Strong partner orientation.

  • • Risk Awareness and constant strive to identify new risks.

  • • Communication and Presentation Skills.

  • • Continuous learning, collaboration, resilience, problem-solving, and Leadership.

    • Key Interactions:
    Internal: - All Branch Employees: Functional requirement for compliance related issues.

  • • HO Functional employees ( HR/IT/Ops/Finance): Work relating to hiring, training, technology-related points, Operations related points.

    • External: - Board of Directors: For reporting as required.

    Vendors: - Functional work as applicable. As the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) in our company, your primary role is to coordinate locally on the application of group cyber security policies and standards in line with local regulations with the ultimate goal of protecting business functions, systems, and data. You will be responsible for implementing, enhancing, and overseeing the information security framework locally with strong synchronization with regional Cybersecurity experts. Your direct responsibility will be cybersecurity for India Securities, with the provision of support as needed for the entity.

    Key Responsibilities:

  • • Develop and implement an organization-wide information security strategy and vision.

  • • Align information security initiatives with business goals and objectives.

  • • Stay abreast of emerging threats and technologies to adapt the security strategy accordingly.

  • • Participate

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