Head of Security Operations
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Job Summary
Job Title: Head of Security Operations
Reporting to: Business Information Security Officer
Direct Reports: 3
Position Type: Full time permanent
Location : Barcelona Spain
We will not accept any CVs via agencies.
Why Tokio Marine HCC
Standing still is not an option in the current world of Insurance. TMHCC is one of the worlds leading Specialty Insurers. With deep expertise in our chosen lines of business our unparalleled track record and a solid balance sheet TMHCC evaluates and manages risk like no one else in the industry. Looking beyond profit empowering our people and delivering on our commitments are at the core of our customer values along with a desire to grow and provide creative and innovative solutions to our clients.
This role sits within IT
We are the foundation for TMHCCs success - enabling the business to grow compete and innovate through technology security and solution design. From shaping strategy to delivering resilient operations we ensure every capability is aligned to business value. Our inclusive and collaborative culture empowers everyone to explore ideas solve meaningful challenges and build fulfilling careers that make a real impact.
Job Purpose:
This role is a senior hire in the Business Information Security Office for TMHCC International who are looking to expand their team into Barcelona. You will act as the senior divisional lead for security operations representing requirements risk priorities and ensuring that centrally delivered security services effectively protect people assets and operations. You will maintain resilience against evolving security threats and align security detection and response priorities
with divisional risk regulatory and business requirements.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide oversight and performance management of security operations services delivered to the International division of TMHCC
Ensure centrally provided security services (e.g. monitoring incident response crisis management) meet needs and service expectations of the international business
Serve as the primary divisional escalation point for security incidents issues and operational risks
Oversee the effective management of security incidents impacting TMHCC
International working in close coordination with relevant stakeholders and key
service providers
Monitor and review service performance KPIs SLAs and incident outcomes driving improvements where gaps are identified
Conduct divisional security risk assessments and ensure appropriate mitigation plans are agreed and implemented
Provide input into security strategy policies and investment decisions to ensure divisional risks are appropriately addressed
Support crisis management business continuity and resilience activities from adivisional security perspective
Skills and Experience Specification:
Essential:
Proven experience in a senior security operations role within a complex matrixed or federated organisation
Strong knowledge of security operations incident management and threat response frameworks
Demonstrated leadership experience managing teams and third-party providers
Experience overseeing or assuring services delivered by a central or shared services security function
Ability to operate at both strategic and operational levels
Strong stakeholder management and communication skills including engagement with senior leaders
Experience translating business and divisional risk into clear security service
requirements
Demonstrated hands-on leadership of security incident response including major or high-impact incidents
Proven experience developing testing and executing incident response plans and playbooks
Strong understanding of incident lifecycle management including detection
containment eradication recovery and lessons learned
Experience leading post-incident reviews and driving continuous improvement
Ability to coordinate incident response across multiple stakeholders including IT Legal Risk Compliance and external agencies
Desirable:
Experience in financial services insurance or other highly regulated industries
Professional security certifications (e.g. CISSP or similar)
Experience with security monitoring tools SOC operations or integrated security technologies
Experience leading crisis management or business continuity responses
Experience operating in a divisional or business-aligned security leadership role
Background in regulated industries such as insurance financial services or critical infrastructure
Experience with crisis management business continuity and resilience oversight
Experience working within global or multi-region operating models
The Tokio Marine HCC Group of Companies offers a competitive salary and employee benefit package. We are a successful dynamic organization experiencing rapid growth and are seeking energetic and confident individuals to join our team of professionals. The Tokio Marine HCC Group of companies is an equal opportunity employer. Please visit for more information about our companies.
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About Company
We know...insurance With deep expertise in our chosen lines of business, our unparalleled track record and a solid balance sheet, Tokio Marine HCC evaluates and manages risk like no one else in the industry.
