Chief Information Security Officer

Chief Information Security OfficerLondon, hybridRedCompass Labs: We Know PaymentsRedCompass Labs are payments experts focused exclusively on payments modernization. Over the last 23 years, RedCompass Labs has delivered 500+ projects across the world’s major payments schemes and platforms, including ISO 20022, SEPA, Swift, the Real-time Payments Network, and FedNow, ISO 20022 migrations, and FIS OPF, Finastra GPP, and ACI Worldwide. Its flagship Payments Expert Agent is an AI solution purpose-built for the full payments modernization software development lifecycle. Trained on decades of deep payments expertise and more than 30,000 curated documents, the agent is certified to SOC 2 Type II. RedCompass Labs supports clients from offices in London, Warsaw, Brussels, Miami, Boston, Toronto, and Pune. For more information, visit www.redcompasslabs.com. Mission:Security is no longer a support function. It is a strategic enabler.As Chief Information Security Officer, you will shape and lead the security, governance, privacy, and AI risk strategy of RedCompass Labs during a period of significant growth and innovation.You will own the security posture of both our internal operations and the cloud environments supporting our AI-powered products. Working directly with the CEO, Board, executive leadership team, and product organisation, you will ensure that security enables innovation rather than slowing it down.This is a rare opportunity for an experienced security leader to influence company strategy, guide AI governance, strengthen client trust, and build a high-performing security function from the ground up.As Chief Information Security Officer, you will:Strategic Security LeadershipDefine and execute the company's security strategy, roadmap, and governance framework.Act as the executive owner of information security, AI security, IT governance, privacy, and risk management.Advise the CEO and Board on security posture, emerging risks, compliance, and strategic investments.Infrastructure & Cloud SecurityOwn the security of RedCompass Labs' cloud and infrastructure landscape across Azure, AWS, RunPod, Microsoft 365, and Entra.Lead vulnerability management, access governance, incident response, and security monitoring.Ensure security controls scale alongside business and product growth.AI Security & GovernanceDrive governance and security standards across our growing portfolio of AI products and AI agents.Build frameworks addressing emerging AI risks including prompt injection, model security, data leakage, agent governance, and access control.Lead the organisation's AI governance journey, including ISO/IEC 42001 readiness.Compliance, Privacy & Client AssuranceMaintain and evolve our ISO 27001 and SOC 2 programmes.Ensure continuous audit readiness and strong operational controls.Own client security assurance activities, due diligence, and security reviews.Embed GDPR and privacy-by-design principles across the organisation.Building the FunctionDevelop and scale the security organisation beyond current operational dependencies.Create pragmatic governance processes that support innovation and product delivery.Foster a strong security culture across the business.Who We're Looking For:We're looking for a pragmatic and commercially minded security leader who can operate confidently at Board level while remaining close to technology, infrastructure, and modern AI environments. You will combine strategic security leadership with a strong understanding of day-to-day security operations and the expectations of highly regulated financial institutions.Essential Experience8+ years of senior information security leadership experience.Experience reporting to executive leadership, Boards, or equivalent governance bodies.Proven ownership of enterprise security, cloud infrastructure, cyber risk, and information security governance.Strong knowledge of bank-grade information security standards, controls, and expectations, ideally gained within banking, fintech, payments, or another highly regulated environment.Deep technical understanding of Azure and AWS environments and associated cloud security practices.Experience leading SOC 2, ISO/IEC 27001 and/or ISO/IEC 42001 programmes, audits or accreditation/certification initiatives, ideally as an accountable owner.Strong knowledge of GDPR, UK GDPR, and modern privacy practices.Strong understanding of cybersecurity threats associated with AI technologies and modern AI-enabled environments.Solid understanding of security BAU and operational best practices, including vulnerability and patch management, secure configuration, access controls, security monitoring, and remediation.Ability to balance security, innovation, commercial priorities, and growth.Highly DesirableExperience within fintech, banking, payments, financial crime, or other regulated industries.Practical exposure to AI governance, AI security, AI-related risk management, and emerging regulatory requirements.Familiarity with ISO/IEC 42001, DORA, NIS2, or related security and resilience frameworks.Experience building, maturing, or transforming security functions in scaling businesses.Why Join RedCompass Labs?Work on Industry-Defining Challenges - help shape the future of payments modernization, financial crime prevention, and enterprise AI security.Executive-Level Influence - partner directly with the CEO, Board, and senior leadership team on strategic decisions that impact the future of the business.Build What's Next - lead the evolution of security and AI governance in a company developing cutting-edge AI products for the global financial sector.Join a trust‑based, transparent, and collaborative culture where your voice matters and ideas influence outcomesEnjoy real ownership and autonomy in how you approach challenges, deliver work, and grow your expertiseBe part of a diverse and inclusive global team across Canada, the UK, Europe, and Asia, where fairness and meritocracy guide every decisionCollaborate daily with senior industry experts and leaders, accelerating your professional developmentExperience a human, respectful, and well‑structured recruitment and onboarding journey designed around clarity and mutual fitGrow through continuous learning, cross‑functional work, and exposure to both consulting and product‑building environmentsJoin a company that values integrity, curiosity, and continuous improvement, and empowers you to make meaningful impact from day one.Competitive benefits package:Up to 10% of annual earnings as a personal performance bonusPrivate Medical Insurance for you and your familyDental Insurance for you and your familyLife insuranceGroup Income ProtectionCompany Pension SchemeEmployee Share Option Scheme28 days annual holiday plus Public & Bank holidays7 days of sick leave paid 100% per annumHybrid working modelContinuous professional development and learning opportunitiesDiversity & InclusionRedCompass Labs is committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone is treated fairly, respected, and empowered to succeed. We believe diverse perspectives drive better ideas, stronger innovation, and greater outcomes for our clients and employees alike.RedCompass Labs may use AI-enabled tools to support parts of our recruitment process, such as reviewing applications or preparing information for our recruiters. All hiring decisions are made by members of our team, using human review and judgement — no candidate is selected or rejected solely on an AI-generated output. If you have questions about how these tools are used in your application, or would like to request an alternative process, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team (recruitment@redcompass.com).