About the Role

NPCI is seeking an accomplished leader to Lead
the Market Information Security, Cyber Resilience and Privacy function
for India's critical digital payments ecosystem. This is a high-impact
strategic leadership opportunity for a seasoned skilled who can influence
not only enterprise security but also the cybersecurity, privacy, resilience,
and trust posture of an entire financial ecosystem.

The role is responsible for defining and
driving market-wide cybersecurity strategy, information security governance,
cyber resilience, privacy governance, regulatory compliance, and risk
management initiatives across banks, payment system participants, fintechs,
third-party service providers, and other ecosystem stakeholders connected to
NPCI platforms.

As a trusted advisor to regulators,
industry bodies, financial institutions, and senior leadership, the incumbent
will drive initiatives that strengthen ecosystem resilience against cyber
threats, technology disruptions, privacy risks, systemic vulnerabilities, and
evolving regulatory expectations.



The role requires a forward-looking leader
capable of anticipating emerging risks, shaping industry standards, and
fostering a culture of security, resilience, privacy, and trust across the
payments ecosystem.

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Key Responsibilities

Market Security & Cyber Resilience
Leadership

• Define and execute the Market Information Security, Cyber
Resilience, and Privacy strategy aligned with NPCI's vision and regulatory
expectations.

• Lead development and implementation of ecosystem-wide security
standards, policies, frameworks, and control requirements.

• Drive initiatives to enhance cyber maturity, resilience, and
operational readiness across market participants.

• Provide strategic leadership on emerging technology risks,
cloud security, AI security, digital trust, and cyber-defense
capabilities.

Cyber Risk & Governance

• Lead market-level cyber risk management and systemic risk
assessment programs.

• Establis

📌 Senior - Information Security & Privacy (India)
🏢 National Payments Corporation Of India (NPCI)
📍 India