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About the Role

CLS is seeking a cybersecurity professional to direct the establishment, operation, and continuous improvement of formal cybersecurity governance and reporting. This role involves translating complex cyber security concepts into clear communications for senior leadership, coordinating governance forums, and providing cyber security advisory to business units. The goal is to drive effective communication and foster cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

Direct the establishment, operation, and continuous improvement of formal cybersecurity governance and reporting.
Establish and facilitate governance forums to ensure policy adherence and alignment of security initiatives.
Oversee comprehensive engagement and reporting for cybersecurity governance.
Ensure consistent, high-quality communication and documentation across all organizational reporting structures.
Translate complex cyber security concepts, risks, and strategic initiatives into clear, concise, and impactful communications for senior leadership.
Develop and coordinate communications that address regulatory expectations and reporting obligations.
Oversee the coordination of forum logistics, preparation of agendas and materials, and facilitation of discussions.
Manage and validate the documenting of discussions and decisions for future reference.
Provide cyber security advisory to business units.
Manage cyber security-related enquiries and requests from business units.
Communicate security risk within a wider business context.
Drive effective communication between the IT Security function and business stakeholders.
Inform business units of relevant security requirements, changes to requirements, and relevant activity in Security.
Foster cross-functional cyber security collaboration between the IT Security function and business units/stakeholders.
Facilitate communication between business units and wider Security during BAU security management and non-BAU events.

Requirements

Excel at bridging the gap between technical cyber security operations, executive strategic oversight, and critical regulatory demands.
Lead on articulating cyber security vision, challenges, and successes to the most senior internal stakeholders.
Provide expert contribution to the strategic alignment and effectiveness of the Business Management function within CLS's IT Security Function.
Cultivate strategic influence and foster strong relationships with key stakeholders across CLS.
Engage with executive leadership, board members, and various governance forums to ensure effective communication of security posture, risks, and strategic initiatives.
Secure buy-in for governance enhancements.
Experience in business management, operations, or programme management (12 – 15 years).
Approximately 8-10 years in a leadership or management role within a cyber security or technology function.
Experience applying regulatory requirements and industry standards to complex technical solutions and architectural designs within highly regulated environments.
Experience presenting complex technical findings and recommendations to senior management, influencing strategic decision-making.
Experience providing expert technical input to governance forums or committees, shaping policies and standards.
Understand, interpret and apply regulatory requirements, compliance and industry standards as pertains to Business Management for Cybersecurity.

Skills

Cybersecurity governance
Reporting
Risk management
Strategic alignment
Communication
Presentation
Regulatory compliance
Business management
Operations management
Programme management
Technical solutions
Architectural design
Policy development
Standard setting

Location

UK
Asia
US

Work Type

Hybrid working
Flexible working

Experience Level

12-15 years in business management, operations, or programme management
8-10 years in a leadership or management role within a cyber security or technology function

Benefits

25 holiday days and 3 ‘life days’ (in addition to bank holidays) in UK/Asia
23 holiday days in US
2 paid volunteer days
Generous parental leave policies
Parental transition coaching programmes and support services
Wellbeing and mental health support resources
Employee Networks (Women’s Forum, Black Employee Network, Pride Network)
Monthly ‘Heads Down Days’ with no meetings
Generous non-contributory pension provision for UK/Asia employees
401K match from CLS for US employees
Private medical insurance
Dental coverage
Social events
Annual flu vaccinations
Discounts and savings and cashback across a wide range of categories (UK employees)
Discounted Gym membership (US employees)
Access to Discover – comprehensive learning platform with 1000+ courses from LinkedIn Learning
Access to frequent development sessions

About the Company

CLS is the trusted party at the centre of the global FX ecosystem, making FX safer, smoother and more cost effective.
Utilized by thousands of counterparties, CLS's unrivalled global settlement infrastructure reduces systemic risk and provides standardization for participants in many of the world’s most actively traded currencies.
CLS products are designed to enable clients to manage risk most effectively across the full FX lifecycle.
CLS values include: Pivotal purpose, Trusted guardian, Targeted innovation, Facilitate connections, Delivering excellence, Inclusive culture.

Equal Opportunity

CLS celebrates inclusion and considers this to be one of its strongest assets.
Committed to fostering an environment in which everyone feels comfortable to be who they are, and inclusion is valued.