We are looking for a highly skilled CISO with robust expertise in audits, compliance, and penetration testing to strengthen the security posture of our high-frequency trading (HFT) infrastructure. The ideal candidate will be responsible for developing and executing a comprehensive information security strategy to protect sensitive client data, ensure compliance with SEBI, NSE, BSE, other regulatory frameworks, and mitigate cyber risks across all business functions.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership:
Develop and maintain the enterprise information security strategy, roadmap, and policies tailored to broking operations.
Align security initiatives with business goals to support digital transformation and secure client transactions.

Governance & Compliance:
Ensure compliance with SEBI Cybersecurity Framework, RBI guidelines (where ever applicable), and other local/international standards.
Oversee audit processes, risk assessments, and ensure timely regulatory audits are done (e.g., SEBI Cybersecurity / SYSTEM Audit, BCP/DR drills ,etc. ).
Lead incident response planning,



testing, and reporting in compliance with SEBI's incident reporting norms.

Risk Management:
Identify, assess, and manage information security risks specific to online trading, API integrations, KYC processes, and client data protection.
Implement robust third-party/vendor risk management practices for software vendors, algo platforms.

Security Operations:
Oversee the deployment and operation of SIEM, firewalls, DLP, endpoint protection, and vulnerability management systems.
Monitor the security posture of trading systems, mobile trading platforms, client portals, and back-office applications.
Manage Security Operations Center (SOC)

Awareness & Training:
Promote cybersecurity awareness among employees, dealers, and relationship managers.
Conduct regular training for Internal users.

Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery:
Maintain and test the BCP/DR strategy in accordance with SEBI/NSE/B

📌 Chief Information Security Officer (Mumbai)
🏢 Irage
📍 Mumbai