Information Security Leader

Information Security Leader– Hammersmith, London, United Kingdom

Are you an experienced cyber compliance leader with the ability to adapt policies and procedures to meet constantly evolving technical and regulatory requirements? Would you like to lead a team of highly skilled information security specialists? Join Western Union as an Information Security Leader.

Motivated by our values: purpose driven, globally minded, and trustworthy & respectful

We’re a FinTech that’s using insight from customers and colleagues worldwide to improve financial services for families, small businesses, multinational corporations, and non-profit organizations. We’re a team of over 10,000 people spanning 200 countries and territories. We believe when money moves, better things happen.

Better requires process discipline and simplification

We’ll expect you to take responsibility for ensuring Global Regulatory Compliance across the Western Union environment.  You will be leading a team of cyber security professionals that monitor Western Unions compliance with international and local laws.  You will interface directly with regulators, as well as our Senior Leadership team and members of the WU Leadership board.  You will manage regulatory exams and report on the resolution of exam findings, including provision of evidence for closure. You will perform GAP analyses of legal requirements to cyber security controls, and also monitor regulatory requirements.  

For such a pivotal role, we need you to have previous experience in a leadership role that is focused on Technical Risk Management, Information Security, IT Auditing or similar. You will have experience in running and managing regulatory assessments for a company with significant regulatory requirements, preferably Financial Services. You will be able to develop a strategy, and design and execute on the associated plan. You will need to have an understanding of current and emerging cyber security laws that affect Western Union licensing and security compliance. Previous experience of lean and agile working methodologies is also desirable.

Join us, and let's connect the world

Western Union is transforming its business and shaping the financial services sector by driving quality, convenience, and customer service to new levels of excellence. It’s an exciting time for our organization, as the largest cross-border money transfer operator, trusted by millions of consumers around the world. If you are ready to unleash your potential to help drive change through bottom-up innovation, apply now.

We are a company on the move, and we want our people to grow and develop. You will have plenty of opportunities to learn new skills and build a career, as well as a great salary and benefits package.

We are passionate about our diversity. Our commitment is to provide an inclusive culture that celebrates the unique backgrounds and perspectives of our global teams, while reflecting the communities we serve. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, political affiliation, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, or veteran (U.S.) status. The company will provide accommodation to applicants, including those with disabilities, during the recruitment process, in accordance with applicable laws.

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