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Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) - Indian BFSI - 15 years+
datavrutiHyderabad, IN1 day ago
Job descriptionDefine and implement the enterprise-wide Information Security strategy, encompassing governance, risk management, data protection, and cybersecurity. Establish security policies, frameworks, and control baselines in alignment with IRDAI, CERT-In, ISO 27001, and DPDP Act. Build a scalable ISMS (Information Security Management System) from the ground up. Review and work with engineering teams to develop secure architecture design for cloud-native systems, APIs, and microservices. Review implemented automated controls for containerized and serverless environments. Ensure security by design is baked into engineering processes through DevSecOps practices and CI / CD pipelines. Set up and oversee Security Operations (SOC), including SIEM, SOAR, and vulnerability management. Build detection and response capability tailored for API-driven, AI-heavy applications. Lead threat intelligence, incident response, and post-incident reviews. Develop frameworks for secure and responsible AI / ML model governance, including data lineage, model access control, and risk mitigation for bias and data leakage. Protect customer and training data in compliance with DPDP and data residency norms. Ensure readiness for IRDAI cyber security and IT governance audits. Collaborate with Compliance and Legal teams for ongoing adherence to regulatory reporting and certifications (ISO 27001, SOC 2, etc.). Build documentation and audit trails for pre-emptive compliance. Design and enforce Third-Party Risk Management (TPRM) framework for partners, TPAs, technology vendors, and data processors. Conduct due diligence and continuous monitoring of vendor security posture. Establish cloud-native BCP / DR plans, aligned with IRDAI requirements. Lead incident and crisis management drills to validate resilience under simulated failures. Foster a security-first culture across engineering, product, and operations teams. Conduct awareness programs, red / blue team simulations, and executive security workshops. Advise leadership and Board Risk / Audit Committee on key threats, mitigation strategies, and regulatory posture. Build and mentor an internal security team capable of scaling with the business. 15+ years in Information Security, with at least 5 years in senior InfoSec roles at Insurance, NBFC, Bank, or FinTech. Experience securing cloud-native, API-driven, or AI / ML-intensive platforms. Strong grasp of IRDAI, CERT-In, DPDP Act, and global security standards. Proven ability to design and operationalize security frameworks from zero, while ensuring future scalability. Strong collaboration with Product, Engineering, and Risk teams. Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field. Preferred certifications : CISSP, CISM, CCSP, ISO 27001 LA, AWS Security Specialty, CRISC. Familiarity with frameworks like NIST CSF, Zero Trust Architecture, and OWASP API Security Top 10. Strategic foresight backed by operational pragmatism. Startup agility with an enterprise governance mindset. Strong executive presence and regulatory confidence. Builder-leader who can “set up from scratch” yet think “at scale.” Ethical, transparent, and decisive under pressure.
Job Title : Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)
Location : Mumbai - Work From Office
Reporting To : Chief Risk Officer (with dual reporting to Board Risk / Audit Committee)
Sector : General Insurance
Experience : 15+ years in Information Security with leadership exposure in BFSI, ideally Insurance or FinTech
Salary : 50LPA+ based on fitment
Role Overview
- The Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) will define and implement the company’s end-to-end Information Security framework, ensuring secure design, regulatory readiness, and operational resilience as the company moves from 0 to 1.
- This is a strategic yet hands-on leadership role, ideal for someone who has managed security at scale in a regulated BFSI / Insurance environment, and now wants to build a secure-by-design foundation for a cloud-native, API-driven, AI-powered insurance platform.
- The CISO will anticipate and pre-empt risks by leveraging prior experience, ensuring that the company’s technology-led innovation is always backed by enterprise-grade security and compliance discipline.
Key Responsibilities
1. Information Security Strategy & Governance
2. Cloud, Application & API Security
3. Cybersecurity Operations & Threat Management
4. AI & Data Security
5. Regulatory & Compliance Management
6. Third-Party & Ecosystem Security
7. Business Continuity & Resilience
8. Security Culture & Awareness
9. Leadership & Board Engagement
Desired Profile
Qualifications / Certifications
Key Behavioural Attributes
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