Director of Global Information Security

1 month ago

Old Toronto, Ontario, Canada Nova Credit Full time
Job Description

At Nova Credit, we're on a mission to power a more fair and inclusive financial system for the world. As our Director of Global Information Security, you'll play a critical role in shaping our global information security vision, strategy, and compliance. You'll be responsible for coordinating internal and external cyber and information security audits, translating compliance requirements into actionable cyber and information security controls, and working cross-functionally with stakeholders to ensure our obligations are met.

Key Responsibilities
  • Conduct an assessment of our compliance and information security suite, developing ideas for documentation, improvement, and greater efficiencies in managing security incidents, technical risks, and vulnerabilities.
  • Familiarize yourself with our control sets, frameworks, and requirements.
  • Support with IT help desk questions from Novans and customer questionnaires.
  • Lead the deployment, monitoring, maintenance, development, documentation, and support of high-quality, reliable IT systems and networks using industry security standards into practical security operations.
  • Provide hands-on technical expertise to maintain, configure, install, monitor, and support the Nova Credit team.
  • Work closely with our business development and supply teams to coordinate the incoming due diligence, information security, and other regulatory compliance reviews from current and prospective customers and outgoing reviews of data suppliers, including credit bureaus.
  • Lead and manage a team of IT security professionals, providing guidance, development, and support to ensure the effective execution of security initiatives.
  • Be a key stakeholder in information security, driving critical initiatives to our customers and program maturity.
  • Conduct regular risk assessments, audits, and vulnerability tests to identify potential security threats and develop mitigation strategies.
Requirements
  • Over 8 years of experience in compliance or information security roles, with a background in financial services, financial technology, startups, consulting, or other relevant fields.
  • Strong expertise in managing information security programs and risk management.
  • Professional certifications in security management, such as Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), or equivalent.
  • Proficient in ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards, including GDPR, NIST 800-53, NIST Cybersecurity Framework, HIPAA, and ISO 27001.
  • Demonstrates an agile, responsive, and positive approach to managing shifting priorities.
  • A deep understanding of security risks, threats, and the latest industry trends and technologies to keep IT security operations current and effective, along with a track record in developing and implementing security awareness programs to educate employees about best practices and foster a strong security culture within the organization.
  • Proven experience developing and implementing information security policies and procedures, successfully executing programs that achieve high standards in dynamic environments.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively convey security and risk-related concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Ability to work independently and manage and develop a team.
  • Genuine interest in advancing financial inclusion for underserved consumers.

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