Associate, Cyber Risk CISO | SCIB

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Santander Corporate & Investment Banking (SCIB) is Santanders global division that supports some of the worlds most complex and sophisticated corporate and institutional clients offering customised services and value-added wholesale products to best meet their needs.

The Chief Information Security Office (CISO) function is responsible for managing cyber and technology risks on behalf of Santander London Branch (SLB) based on Santander group policies and standards in line with internally defined risk management frameworks appetite and best practice.

Reporting to the Head of Technology Risk/CISO youll play a key role in the effective application administration and implementation of strategies and controls designed to manage cyber and technology risk for SLB. Youll promote and embed the technology risk management framework and operating model driving measurable reductions across all areas of technology risk.

If youve performed a similar role previously this could be the perfect opportunity to develop your career.

The difference youll make:

• Acting as PMO for cybersecurity initiatives covering both Group-led programmes and Corporate & Investment Banking (CIB) divisional projects

• Producing and analysing risk management information (MI) delivering high-quality reporting escalating non-compliance issues and supporting remediation activities where required

• Maintaining and enhancing the Risk Control Self-Assessment (RCSA) framework with a focus on the maturity control design and effectiveness

• Supporting third-party onboarding due diligence ensuring suppliers meet organisational risk and security standards

• Assisting in identifying root causes of operational incidents and track remediation actions through to resolution

• Continuously assessing and improving the effectiveness of risk management toolsets processes and methodologies

• Collaborating closely with Global Delivery teams and the Production Management community to strengthen communication enhance information sharing and promote best practices and standardisation across cyber risk management

What youll bring:

Our people are our greatest strength. Every individual contributes unique perspectives that make us stronger as a team and as an organisation. Were enabling teams to go beyond by valuing who they are and empowering what they bring.

The following requirements represent the knowledge skills and abilities essential for success in this role.

• Previous experience in a Cyber or Technology Risk role

• Ability to think holistically and understand how components interact within the broader system

• Experience of risk management within a technology environment

• In-depth understanding of IT security principles and exposure to cybersecurity solutions

• Excellent communication interpersonal and stakeholder management skills

• Proven ability to contribute to and lead service improvement initiatives

• Collaborative mindset with the ability to work effectively across teams

• Relevant Professional qualifications or equivalent experience

What else you need to know:

This role is based at our offices in Triton Square London located within easy walking distance from Warren Street and Euston.

We want our people to thrive at work and home and also be able to deliver the best outcomes for our customers and to help each other develop.

Equal Opportunities.

Santander is proud of being an organization where there are equal opportunities regardless of age gender disability civil status race religion or sexual orientation. We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible application process for all candidates.

How well reward you.

Your contribution matters and its recognised. You can expect a fair competitive reward package that reflects the impact you create and the value you deliver.

As well asasalary we offer a wide range of benefits that you can choose from and tailor to your needs.

• Eligible for a discretionary performance-related annual bonus.

• We put 8% of salary into your pension even if you dont contribute yourself. Well pay in up to 12.5% of salary if you contribute as well and you can take some of our contribution in cash if you prefer.

• 27 days holiday plus bank holidays which increases to 28 days after 5yrs service with the option to purchase up to 5 contractual days per year.

• Free access to a range of digital health services including GP.

• Protection for you and your family with company-funded death-in-service benefit and income protection insurance and the option to take advantage of discounted rates for additional life assurance and critical illness cover.

• 24/7 access to an online employee discount platformincluding retailers entertainment eating out travel and more.

• Company funded individual private medical insurance.

• Voluntary healthcare benefits at discounted rates such as dental insurance and health assessments.

• Share in Santanders success by saving or investing inour shareplans.

• Support your favourite causes through charitable giving and our community partnerships.

Learn more about our benefits and family friendly policies

What to do next:-

If this sounds like a role youre interested in then please apply.