Information Security - Group Head of Cyber Defence

Euronext

Euronext is the leading pan-European market infrastructure, shaping capital markets for future generations. Its mission is to connect European economies to global capital markets, to accelerate innovation and sustainable growth. Euronext is located in 18 countries across Europe, US and Asia, with regulated exchanges in Belgium, France, Ireland, Italy, the Netherlands, Norway and Portugal. The group has expanded organically and externally, with a revenue growing from €458 million in 2014 to €1.5 billion in 2022, with 2,200 employees and 55 nationalities.

The Group Head of Cyber Defence is responsible for leading and managing the organization’s cyber defence strategy and operations. This role involves overseeing the development and implementation of robust security measures to protect the company’s digital assets, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, and responding to security incidents. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in cyber security, strong leadership skills, and the ability to work collaboratively across various departments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Leadership: Develop and execute a comprehensive cyber defence strategy aligned with the organization’s goals and objectives.
• Team Management: Lead and mentor a team of cyber security professionals, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional development.
• Threat and Vulnerability Management: Oversee the identification, assessment, and mitigation of cyber threats and vulnerabilities.
• Incident Response: Coordinate and manage the response to security incidents, ensuring timely resolution and minimal impact on business operations.
• Compliance: Ensure compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards related to cyber security.
• Collaboration: Work closely with other departments, including IT, legal, and compliance, to ensure a cohesive approach to cyber security.
• Technology Oversight: Evaluate and implement advanced security technologies and tools to enhance the organization’s cyber defence capabilities.
• Reporting: Provide regular updates and reports to senior management on the status of the organization’s cyber security posture

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field. A master’s degree or relevant certifications (e.g., OSCP, CISSP, CISM) is preferred.
• Experience: Minimum of 10 years of experience in cyber security, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Skills:
  • Strong understanding of cyber security principles, practices, and technologies.
  • Excellent leadership and team management skills.
  • Ability to think strategically and develop long-term plans.
  • Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against individuals on the basis of race, gender, age, citizenship, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, or any other legally protected factor. We value the unique talents of all our people, who come from diverse backgrounds with different personal experiences and points of view and we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect.

Euronext Values

Unity

•        We respect and value the people we work with

•        We are unified through a common purpose

•        We embrace diversity and strive for inclusion

Integrity

•        We value transparency, communicate honestly and share information openly

•        We act with integrity in everything we do

•        We don’t hide our mistakes, and we learn from them

Agility

•        We act with a sense of urgency and decisiveness

•        We are adaptable, responsive and embrace change

•        We take smart risks

Energy

•        We are positively driven to make a difference and challenge the status quo

•        We focus on and encourage personal leadership

•        We motivate each other with our ambition

Accountability

•           We deliver maximum value to our customers and stakeholders

•           We take ownership and are accountable for the outcome

•           We reward and celebrate performance

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against individuals on the basis of race, gender, age, citizenship, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, or any other legally protected factor. We value the unique talents of all our people, who come from diverse backgrounds with different personal experiences and points of view and we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect.

Additional Information

This job description is only describing the main activities within a certain role and is not exhaustive. It does not prevent to add more tasks, projects.