The AVP - Information Security will be responsible for protecting Interpolitan Money s digital assets networks and data by leading the company s cybersecurity governance risk and compliance GRC programs This role involves strategic planning security operations management regulatory compliance and incident response ensuring a robust cybersecurity posture across the organization Key Responsibilities 1 Security Strategy Governance Develop and execute a comprehensive cybersecurity strategy aligned with business goals and regulatory requirements Establish enforce and continuously improve information security policies standards and frameworks ISO 27001 NIST CIS Controls etc Work closely with executive leadership and business units to integrate security-by-design principles into technology initiatives 2 Risk Compliance Management Conduct regular risk assessments security audits and penetration tests to identify vulnerabilities Ensure compliance with industry regulations including FCA GDPR PCI DSS ISO 27001 SWIFT CSP and SOC 2 Oversee vendor risk management ensuring third-party providers meet security and compliance standards 3 Security Operations Incident Response Oversee Security Operations Center SOC and ensure real-time threat monitoring detection and response Develop and implement Incident Response IR and Business Continuity BCP plans to handle cyber incidents effectively Lead forensic investigations of security breaches ensuring root cause analysis and remediation 4 Identity Access Management IAM Implement Zero Trust Architecture and best practices for privileged access management PAM Ensure role-based access control RBAC multi-factor authentication MFA and endpoint security policies are enforced Regularly review and enhance IAM policies to prevent insider threats and unauthorized access 5 Security Awareness Training Develop and roll out employee cybersecurity awareness programs to reduce human-related security risks Conduct regular phishing simulations security workshops and compliance training for employees 6 Collaboration Leadership Act as the primary liaison between the security team IT and business units ensuring smooth alignment of security and operational goals Provide security advisory support to product development IT operations and executive leadership Requirements Key Requirements Bachelor s Master s degree in Cybersecurity Computer Science or a related field 10 years of experience in information security with at least 5 years in a leadership role Certifications such as CISSP CISM CEH ISO 27001 Lead Auditor or CCSP are strongly preferred Extensive experience in SIEM Splunk QRadar etc threat intelligence and endpoint security Robust expertise in GRC frameworks regulatory compliance and security risk management Deep understanding of cloud security AWS Azure Google Cloud and DevSecOps principles Excellent problem-solving leadership and stakeholder management skills Benefits Current benefits ESOP Participation for high performers Birthday Holidays Group Medical Coverage as per local in-country norms

📌 Assistant Vice President - Information Security, India (Mumbai)
🏢 Interpolitan Money
📍 Mumbai