Head of Information Security for EMEA and LATAM
Poznań, Poland or Warsaw, Poland
GPO EMEA – GPO EMEA - Product /
Full-time /
Hybrid
About PayU
PayU, a leading payment and Fintech company in 50+ high-growth markets throughout Asia, Central and Eastern Europe, Latin America, the Middle East and Africa, part of Prosus group, one of the largest technology investors in the world is redefining the way people buy and sell online for our 300.000+ merchants and millions of consumers.
As a leading online payment service provider, we deploy more than 400 payment methods and PCI-certified platforms to process approximately 6 million payments every single day.
About the role
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Head of Information Security to lead our security initiatives and safeguard our payment systems. The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker, an expert in cybersecurity, and possess strong leadership qualities.
As a Head of Information Security, you will play a crucial role in designing, implementing, and managing security measures to protect our organization and its stakeholders from potential threats and vulnerabilities.
If you are a seasoned security professional with a passion for ensuring the integrity of payment systems, we invite you to apply and join our team at PayU. Together, we will continue to set the standard for secure and efficient financial transactions in the ever-evolving digital landscape.
Excited yet? Continue reading to find out more about the role!
Responsibilities:
Strategic Leadership:
- Develop and execute a comprehensive cybersecurity strategy aligned with the company's business objectives.
- Provide visionary leadership on security-related matters, staying abreast of industry trends and emerging threats.
IS Risk Management:
- Assess and prioritize security risks, ensuring that potential vulnerabilities are identified and addressed promptly.
- Strong background in cyber security operations, risks and controls identification and assessment
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement risk mitigation strategies and contingency plans.
Security Architecture:
- Design and implement robust security architectures for payment systems, ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of sensitive information.
- Evaluate and recommend security technologies, tools, and processes to enhance the organization's security posture.
Incident Response and Forensics:
- Develop and maintain incident response plans to address security incidents promptly and efficiently.
- Conduct forensic investigations in the event of a security breach, ensuring thorough analysis and documentation.
Compliance and Standards:
- Ensure compliance with industry regulations, standards, and best practices related to payment security.
- Collaborate with internal and external auditors to conduct security assessments and address findings.
Team Management:
- Lead and mentor a high-performing team of security professionals in a global organization.
- Foster a culture of security awareness and education across the organization.
What are we looking for:
- 8+years in an Information Security role.
- Proven track record in leading Information Security teams and comfortable with senior stakeholder engagement.
- Hands-on experience in Information Security roles in financially regulated organizations
- Strong understanding of security architecture, network security, cryptography, and access control.
- Excellent leadership and communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex security concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
- Demonstrated experience in incident response, threat intelligence, and security operations.
- Bachelor's or advanced degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related field.
- Experience in international organizations is a plus.
- Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or CISA are highly desirable.
What we offer:
- Career progression program,
- Wellbeing programs,
- Flexible program and hybrid way of working,
- Free subscription to an Internal e-learning platform with courses from Udemy, Coursera, and many others,
- Truly International Environment with almost 40 different cultures,
- An inclusive environment that listens to a diverse range of voices when making decisions,
- A positive, get-things-done workplace,
- A dynamic, constantly evolving space (change is par for the course – important you are comfortable with this),
- Ability to learn cutting edge concepts and innovation in an agile start-up environment with a global scale,
- A democratic work environment where you can drive your outcomes.
About us
At PayU, we are a global fintech investor and our vision is to build a world without financial borders where everyone can prosper. We give people in high-growth markets the financial services and products they need to thrive. Our expertise in 18 high-growth markets enables us to extend the reach of financial services. This drives everything we do, from investing in technology entrepreneurs, to offering credit to underserved individuals, to helping merchants buy, sell and operate online. Being part of Prosus, one of the largest technology investors in the world, gives us the presence and expertise to make a real impact. Find out more www.payu.com
Our Commitment To Building A Diverse And Inclusive Workforce
As a global and multi-cultural organization with varied ethnicities thriving across locations, we realize that our responsibility towards fulfilling the D&I commitment is huge. Therefore, we continuously strive to create a diverse, inclusive and safe environment, for all of our people, communities and customers. Our leaders are committed to create an inclusive work culture which enables transparency, flexibility and unbiased attention to each and every PayUneer so they can succeed, irrespective of gender, color or personal faith. An environment where every person feels they belong, that they are listened to, and where they are empowered to speak up. At PayU we have zero tolerance towards any form of prejudice whether a specific race, ethnicity, or of persons with disabilities or the LGBTQ communities.
