Head of Information Security – Fnality UK

Fnality International

Introduction

Here at Fnality, we are powering the future of finance, together: combining best in class technology with free-flowing creativity, and expertise that can make business better for everyone. There are no precedents for what we’re doing. With you on our side, we’ll be setting new ones every day.

The Head of Information SecurityRole:

This role is fundamental to the success of the Fnality UK team as we propel towards the launch of our Fnality UK payment system. Our culture is fast-moving, so we’re looking for someone who is super organised, confident using technology along with having laser focus whilst balancing multiple priorities.

Reporting into the Chief Information Officer, the person profile would require deep IT Security and Information Assurance exposure, providing InfoSec management capabilities for a mission critical DLT and Blockchain based payment system.

The main outcomes of the role are:

• Leads and manages Fnality UK’s overall approach to data security and information protection. Plans, analyses, designs, configures, tests, implements, and maintains Fnality UK’s information security infrastructure responsive to business requirements and applicable regulations.
• Develops and manages Fnality UK’s overall approach to data security and information protection
• Align standards, frameworks and security with overall business and technology strategy
• Design’s security architecture elements to mitigate threats as they emerge
• Audits the collection, use and retention of all personal data within Fnality UK and wider payment ecosystem

• Ensures all Fnality UK policies around data protection and information security are up to date and fit for purpose
• Design an effective approach to measuring the effectiveness the IS framework

Your main responsibilities will include (but not limited to):

• Acts as a subject matter expert on data security for projects looking to implement new tools, products, or processes.
• Supports the CIO to achieve the highest standards of information security across Fnality UK Payment landscape
• Oversees maintenance of systems to protect data from unauthorized users
• Develops and maintains process maps, which show how data flows through the organisation

• Leads and facilitates organisational training and communications around data security and information protection issues.
• Oversee incident response planning as well as the investigation of security breaches and assist with disciplinary and legal matters associated with such breaches as necessary.
• Implements measures to protect digital files and information systems against unauthorized access, modification, or destruction
• Maintains data and monitor security access
• Develops strategies to respond to and recover from a security breach

• Coordinate’s security plans with outside vendors
• Develop or implement tools to assist in detection, prevention, and analysis of security threats
• Develops modules and leads on awareness training on information security standards, policies, and best practices
• Conducts periodic network scans to find any vulnerability

  What we need from you:

  • Certified Information System Security Professional (CISSP) Or
  • Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
  • An SME on Information Security
  • FinTech, Financial Services or Start-Up Experience.
  • Willingness to get involved with a multitude of work and changing prioritie
  • Attention to detail
  • Ability to see the bigger picture

Nice to have:

• Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
• CompTIA Security+
• Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)

What can we offer:

As well as the opportunity to make this role your own and really shape the future of Fnality, we offer a market leading compensation package which includes (but not limited to):

• Remote First environment with a centralLondon office for those who want it.
• Pension scheme with Royal London (5% Company contribution)
• Private Medical Insurance with BUPA
• 25 Days Annual Leave + 8 Swappable Public Holidays
• Quarterly paid Wellbeing days + Birthday off
• Health cash plan covering dental, optical and more
• 24/7 confidential employee helpline
• Values and Outcomes way of working (flexibility)
• Once in a generation opportunity to shape a dynamic blockchain start-up on the cutting edge of fin-tech

Our Values:

We embrace diversity and equal opportunity and are committed to building a team that not only shares our values but represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better we will be as individuals and as a team. Please talk to us about your ideal working arrangements and how we can enable you to bring your best and support our success.

Eligibility:

This role is a UK based role, and you must be eligible to work in the UK. Please note we cannot sponsor visas for this role.

A bit more about us

Digital transformation is changing our lives, work and businesses. While other sectors evolve however, financial markets remain slow, fragmented and siloed. What the world needs now is a future-facing financial system for the digital age.

At Fnality, we have been speaking – and listening – to the real users of today’s financial systems. From businesses to banks, there is a clear, collective ambition for a simpler, faster, safer and more resilient payment system; one that can move and settle money quickly and efficiently, with minimised risk and much more transparency.

Fnality UK Limited (Fnality UK) is the newest and first entity within the Fnality Global Payments ecosystem, the operator of a newly regulated payment system for the United Kingdom. Fnality UK operates on a Lean resourcing model, so we need people to be flexible and happy to get involved in a variety of tasks.

How will we use the information about you?

We will use your personal information to process your application, to enable us to assess your suitability for a role and for other legitimate business purposes such as improving our sites and talent management practices. We may share your data with third parties to achieve these purposes. We will not use or share your information for marketing purposes.

We will take appropriate security measures to safeguard your information in accordance with data protection legislation.

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