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Chief Information Security Officer

Financial Ombudsman Service is a financial services company which provides money transfers, financial advice, savings and investments, and pensions.

A highly motivated CISO with over 20 years experience in both the public and private sector. Extensive information security experience at both a strategic and technical level. Experience of working in multiple jurisdictions including across Europe and Asia. Proven knowledge of risk management, disaster recovery and business continuity planning. Strong analytical, strategic and technical skills are combined with the ability to communicate and build relationships at all levels ensuring effective stakeholder engagement and third party vendor management. Specialties: •Practical application of data protection legislation including GDPR •Managing complex projects within formal methodologies •Effective Risk Management •Business Continuity and DR Planning •Security architecture •Managing complex procurement, budgeting, reporting and managing TCO •Comprehensive Mobile Device Management (MDM) knowledge •Strategic and technical security planning •ISO27001 •Protective marking •Contract negotiations and third party management