Pacific Life Re

Insurance

AVP,InformationSecurity

£120–180k ~AI est. London, United Kingdom FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Senior candidates.

The Brief

“AVP, Information Security at Pacific Life Re. Skills: Cyber Risk Management, Security Consultancy, Governance, Cloud Security. Lead identification of cybersecurity risks. Assess cybersecurity risks”

Industry & Context.

Insurance
Problems you'll solve

Problem-solving skills; Analytical skills

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

10+ years of experience in cybersecurity, Broad knowledge of security domains, Familiarity with regulatory requirements, Analytical and problem-solving skills, Excellent communication and collaboration abilities, Experienced in assessing AI capabilities, Knowledge of AI risks and security best practices

Nice to Have

Prefer certifications such as GIAC, Prefer certifications such as CISSP, Prefer Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology

What You'll Do.

Lead identification of cybersecurity risks

Assess cybersecurity risks

Manage cybersecurity risks

Provide oversight of security controls

Provide oversight of risk acceptances

Provide oversight of remediation plans

Maintain cybersecurity risk registers

Maintain cybersecurity risk metrics

Maintain cybersecurity reporting packs

Support compliance with regulatory requirements

Support development of cybersecurity strategy

Support execution of cybersecurity strategy

Support development of multi year roadmap

Support execution of multi year roadmap

Identify emerging cyber threats

Identify regulatory trends

Identify industry best practices

Perform risk assessments

Recommend mitigation strategies

Inform technology owners

Inform business owners

Communicate current Resilience

Communicate risk exposure

Provide Technical Security consultancy

Share knowledge with team members

Promote security awareness culture

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Work with IT teams; Work with engineering teams; Work with risk teams; Knowledge sharing with team members

Communication Scope

Reporting; Consultancy

Process & Methodology

Roadmap planning

Full Job Description

**Job Title** AVP, Information Security ****Job Description**** As an AVP, Information Security, you will play a critical role in executing & overseeing security initiatives that protect our systems, data, and infrastructure. We’re looking for an experienced cybersecurity specialist who can adapt quickly to new challenges. You’ll work closely with IT, engineering, and risk teams to evaluate and assess security controls, evaluate new designs, and drive continuous improvement across our security posture. _**Role Responsibilities**_ **Cyber Risk Management, Security Consultancy, and Governance** * Lead the identification, assessment, and ongoing management of cybersecurity risks across the Division. * Provide credible challenge and oversight of security controls, risk acceptances, and remediation plans * Maintain cybersecurity risk registers, risk metrics, and reporting packs for senior management and risk committees. * Support compliance with global cybersecurity regulatory requirements relevant to the insurance industry. * Support the development and execution of the cybersecurity strategy and multi year roadmap. * Identify emerging cyber threats, regulatory trends, and industry best practices relevant to the insurance sector. * Perform risk assessments and recommend mitigation strategies, whilst informing technology and business owners to communicate current Resilience and risk exposure. * Provide Technical Security consultancy to projects * Knowledge sharing with team members and promote a culture of security awareness. **Skills & Experience** * 10+ years of experience in cybersecurity roles, preferably in finance services or insurance sectors. * Broad knowledge of security domains: network security, endpoint protection, Secure development lifecycle, identity and access management, cloud security (AWS/Azure), incident response, and governance. * Familiarity with regulatory requirements and industry standards (e.g., NIST, CIS, BMA, PRA, APRA, MAS, etc.). * Strong an

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