Job Description
Brightwater Executive is delighted to been retained exclusively by SMT Fund Services (Ireland) for the search of their VP of IT Security. Company SMT Fund Services (Ireland) Limited (SMTFSIL) is one of the companies that form SuMi TRUST Global Asset Services and is wholly owned by Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank, Limited, one of the largest financial services groups in Japan. SMT Fund Services (Ireland) Limited provides fund administration services to a wide variety of investment products covering all alternative and regulated products. Overview The Information Security Department has the ownership over all cyber related risk not limited to data, awareness, assets (tangible and in tangible), makes sure assessment and assurance of currently implemented security controls for evaluation of effectiveness already implemented security controls and is responsible for covering end-to-end enterprise security and present to all stakeholders based on recursive basis. Key Responsibilities: Lead and manage the Information Security Team to ensure effective delivery of both GRC and technical security controls. Oversee and coordinate compliance activities, ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements and internal policies in a regulated financial services setting. Conduct and manage audits, including internal audit and annual SWIFT CSP, ensuring thorough documentation and follow-up on findings. Liaise with high-level business managers to align security initiatives with business objectives. Manage relationships with key delivery partners and vendors, ensuring service levels are met and maintained. Develop and implement security policies, procedures, and guidelines to enhance the organizations security posture. Provide strategic direction and leadership in the development and implementation of security programs and initiatives. Monitor and respond to security incidents, ensuring timely resolution and reporting. Stay updated with the latest trends and advancements in cyber security and compliance, including requirements from the Central Bank of Ireland, AI, Cloud and so on. Experience and Requirements: Extensive experience in information security management, with a strong focus on GRC and compliance in the financial services sector. Balance GRC skills with a demonstrable background in technical cyber security, with hands-on experience in security technologies and practices. Experience managing security risks on Public Cloud and virtualization platforms, with vendor certifications an advantage. Proven track record of managing audits, including internal audits and SWIFT CSP. Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to motivate and guide a diverse team. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of liaising effectively with high-level business managers. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make sound decisions under pressure. Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISA, SANS GIAC, CCNA and Cloud Certifications. Knowledge of regulatory requirements and standards such as GDPR, DORA, and SWIFT. For more information and a confidential discussion on this VP of IT Securityrole, please contact Estelle Davis, Chief Development Officer, at Brightwater Executive or click below to apply. Skills: Cyber Networking CISSP Vendor Management Information Security architecture