Cyber Security Lead

Job Summary:

We are looking for an experienced cybersecurity professional with deep expertise in Risk, Governance, and Compliance within the Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance (BFSI) domain. The ideal candidate will lead the governance and compliance program across a large, multi-country account, ensuring adherence to client and regulatory security standards.

Role & Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the information security governance program for a large BFSI account with 2000+ employees across multiple countries and secure offshore delivery centers.
• Develop, implement, and monitor account-level cybersecurity policies, procedures, and controls in alignment with ISO 27001, PCI DSS, and client-specific requirements.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with IT, business, HR, facilities, and cybersecurity teams to translate client requirements into actionable controls and assess residual risks.
• Direct and oversee compliance and security operations within the account, ensuring continuous adherence to governance frameworks.
• Design account-level metrics, review programs, and audit mechanisms to enhance governance maturity and mitigate potential risks.
• Act as the primary point of contact for client interactions during third-party security audits, assessments, and internal certifications.
• Prepare and support the account for internal and external audits, maintaining readiness for certifications and regulatory evaluations.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• 8+ years of experience in cybersecurity governance, risk management, and compliance, preferably in the BFSI sector.
• Strong understanding of IT controls, processes, and assurance requirements for regulated environments.
• Hands-on experience managing ISO 27001 certification, PCI DSS compliance, and audit processes.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills to coordinate across internal and client teams.
• Relevant certifications such as ISO 27001 Lead Auditor, CISA, CRISC, or CISM are mandatory.
• BE/Btech/MCA/MBA