Chief Information Security Officer - Investment Firm

About:

Hiring for a investment company which is into investment management and advisory services for Indian equity. The Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) will be responsible for establishing, implementing, and maintaining a comprehensive cybersecurity framework that protects the organizations sensitive data, digital assets, investor information, and infrastructure from internal and external threats. The CISO should ensure compliance with SEBI guidelines and other regulatory frameworks specific to the mutual fund industry in India.

Deliverables/Responsibilities:

- Ensure continuous compliance with SEBI cybersecurity guidelines, AMFI standards, and other applicable regulations in India.

- Assess and mitigate risks from third-party vendors, ensuring they meet cybersecurity standards.

- Drive Cybersecurity Awareness Programs and trainings - promote culture of cyber awareness

- Carry out Mock drills / mock phishing

- Lead preparations and responses for internal and external Cybersecurity/Systems/regulatory audits

- Ensure all relevant regulatory submissions are completed in a timely manner

- Implemented international best practices with respect to cybersecurity.

- Ensure BCP/DR strategies are in place, and are tested regularly

- Build a robust threat intelligence program, leveraging internal and external sources to proactively identify potential threats

- Ensure that investor data privacy and confidentiality are maintained across all systems

Skills/Experience

- Experience should be 15- years

- Understanding of regulatory requirements for information security

- Understand of Mutual Funds Industry / Financial Service Industry is a plus