CHIEF SECURITY OFFICER – INTERNATIONAL MARKETS PLATFORM

Job purposeCollaborate with and support Group Security and other stakeholders as necessary to ensure that security (Information Security, Operational Resilience and Physical Security) within the local entity is relevant, cost-effective and is delivered in accordance with the Group Security StrategyServe as an expert advisor to the entity leadership team in the implementation and maintenance of security Ensure local compliance with the security standards, instructions and strategic initiativesAdapts the global security strategy to the entity (taking into consideration the local regulation and specificities), defines the concrete actions leading to its execution and monitors achievementEnsure the achievement of the security targets in the entity, as set by Group SecurityIdentify and analyze security risks, recommend appropriate mitigation options and document all components in clear, business-intelligible languageMaintain an understanding of emerging technology, risks and industry trends.Assess the impact on the business environment and recommend appropriate mitigation actions or the prioritization of projects and investmentsEscalate the need to redirect investment or change practices to mitigate critical risks and ensure legal, regulatory or commercial complianceImplement continuous improvement processes and activities (e.g. good practices, reporting, problem resolution) to ensure quality and relevance of security servicesMonitor and maintain system confidentiality, integrity and availability and manage security incidents (analysis, tracking and communications)Undertakes assurance to validate the effectiveness of the local security activities and controls Promote a culture of security and raise awareness Oversee the execution of security projects Ensure development and maintenance of auditable processes to enforce consistency within the local entityIdentify and implement coordinated responses to security audit and compliance issuesDevelop, track and control the local security budgets (required to invest, build and run security) in agreement with the CXO and the Corporate CSOQualificationsEducationA university degree in security and related fields (risks management, audit, international relations, information security…)A post-graduate degree in security or general management (such as an MBA) is an advantage but not essentialList of preferred certificationsInformation Security and /or Information Technology industry certification (CISSP-ISSAP, CISM, ISO 27001 Lead Auditor, GIAC or equivalent)Business Continuity Industry certification (MBCI, DRII…) Physical security / Health and Safety certification (CPP, PSP, BTEC, IOSH…)Overall work experience in the fieldExperience in security, risks management, audit or related area: 7 to 10 yearsLeadership/ management experience: 3 to 5 yearsPrevious experience in an international team preferredPrevious experience as interim or acting Chief Information Security Officer, Physical Security Officer, Operational Resilience Officer, Business Continuity Officer in an international organizationSkills / abilitiesAbility to effectively negotiate a decentralized and political corporate environment Strong networking skillsTeam playerAbility to apply analytical rigour to understand complex business scenariosFluent in English (Local language and French are an advantage)In AXA we value diversity and we work for equal opportunities and to make that everyone feels respected and included