Senior Information Security Officer

Join NIBC as a Senior Information Security Officer

Summary

You will play a pivotal role in strengthening NIBC’s second-line Information Security function.

Job Description

As Senior Information Security Officer, you will play a pivotal role in strengthening NIBC’s second-line Information Security function. Acting as the right hand to the Lead Information Security Officer, you will help shape and implement our security strategy, with a particular focus on resilience ensuring our systems, processes, and teams are prepared to withstand and recover from cyber threats and disruptions.

You will work closely with IT, Risk, Compliance, and other stakeholders to embed security and resilience into the fabric of our organization, contributing to regulatory compliance (e.g., DORA), risk assessments, incident response, and business continuity planning.

What will you do?

• Support the Lead Information Security Officer in creating and executing the Information Security strategy and control framework.
• Lead initiatives related to (digital) operational resilience, including readiness assessments and testing.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of security policies, processes and procedures.
• Collaborate with IT and business units to ensure secure design and implementation of systems and services.
• Monitor regulatory developments (e.g., DORA, GDPR) and ensure alignment with internal controls.
• Assist in incident response coordination and post-incident reviews.
• Provide guidance and oversight on information security topics.
• Act as a trusted advisor to internal stakeholders on security and resilience topics.

The team

The Information Security function is positioned in the second line of defence and is part of the bank’s Operational Risk Management (ORM) team. A diverse team consisting of professionals with various backgrounds. You will report to the Head of Operational Risk Management.

NIBC’s ORM function is responsible for actively promoting a “no surprises” operating environment, a transparent and consistent management framework of operational risks across all business units and activities in the Netherlands, Germany, the UK, and Belgium.

The Information Security function (3.5 FTE) is to establish a security strategy to enable business goals in a secure manner. Information Security is an important part of the NIBC operating environment and has implemented a robust set of controls, including policies. These controls need to be monitored, reviewed, and improved, where necessary, to ensure that the specific security and business objectives of NIBC are met. Next to that, comprehensive reporting and maintaining awareness within the organization is part of the function.

What do you bring?

• Proven experience in Information Security, with a strong focus on resilience and operational continuity.
• Familiarity with regulatory frameworks such as DORA, GDPR, and ISO/IEC 27001/27002.
• Strong understanding of risk-based security controls and incident management.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a dynamic environment.
• You have an academic working and thinking level (WO-level), preferably demonstrated by a completed university degree or relevant certification (CISSP, CISM, CRISC, CCSP, GIAC)
• You have a minimum of 5+ years of relevant working experience
• Fluent in English; Dutch is a plus.

What’s in it for you?

NIBC provides an ambitious environment where together we strive to create a fantastic workplace in which you feel safe and challenged to be the best version of yourself. This is in line with Professional, Adaptive, Collaborative and Entrepreneurial, since you are in the lead of setting the PACE of your career at NIBC. In addition you receive a competitive salary, plus:

• Several ways to support your development personally and professionally, including:

- Personal development budget, to spend at your own discretion

- Professional budget provided by your manager to develop yourself in your work, and an in-house learning offering

• NIBC embraces the Hybrid way of Working. This means that we support working from home as well as encourage our colleagues to come to the office. NIBC's guideline is to spend at least half of the working time at the office;
• Travel expenses or NS Business Card 1st class;
• 32 vacation days (which do not have to be registered);
• Excellent pension scheme (26% NIBC contribution);
• A voucher to improve your home office;
• The opportunity to take ownership and show initiative in your role. We are always open to new ideas, and encourage to use your voice;
• The nature of our Grow to Make a Difference program enables you to be in charge of your own development;
• Two staff associations: YoungNIBC and MyLeisure;
• Vitality program, annual company-wide sports & leisure days;
• Monthly internet allowance;
• Laptop and a company phone;
• Excellent facilities at the office (Coffeecorner, Restaurant, Exchange bar);
• Last but not least, a fun workplace in which diversity and inclusion is valued.

Why NIBC?

At NIBC, we enable ambitions. Not only for our clients but also for our people. You’ll join a medium-sized, entrepreneurial bank where your impact is visible and valued. We offer a hybrid working model, a collaborative culture, and opportunities for personal and professional growth.

Contact

For more information about the recruitment procedure or NIBC as employer you may contact our HR Servicedesk via AskHR@nibc.com.