Head of Information Security and Business Continuity Management

About the OpportunityJob Type: Permanent

Application Deadline: 08 May 2025

Title                 Head of Information Security and Business Continuity Management

Department      Oversight and Regulatory Office

Location          Kronberg

Reports To       Head of Oversight and Regulatory Office

Level                7

We’re proud to have been helping our clients build better financial futures for over 50 years. How have we achieved this? By working together - and supporting each other - all over the world. So, join our Oversight and Regulatory Office team and feel like you’re part of something bigger.

About your team

The Oversight and Regulatory Office team covers the following themes: Compliance, Legal, Data Protection, BCM 2 LoD, Information Security, Outsourcing and Regulatory Reporting. The team ensures that FIL Fondsbank GmbH is acting within the boundaries set by regulation. A strong collaboration between the teams is key for success.

About your role
The role will cover all 2nd Line of Defence duties and responsibilities for BCM and ISM within a financial institute. The position is integrated within the Oversight department of FIL Fondsbank, and includes a direct reporting line to the FFB management board. The BCM/ISM officer will be responsible to implement and maintain an efficient and effective BCM and ISM framework. This requires an ongoing engagement with regulatory amendments regarding BCM, ITSCM and ISM as well as adaptation of the existing framework. The role will be supported by a BCM Manager and members of the current ISM Team. Day-to-day business will be closely linked to activities of 1st Line units - especially in IT and ITSCM. The person would be as well responsible to develop trainings and to support internal and external audits.

About you

• Minimum of 6 years of experience in Information Security management (ISM) within the financial services sector and at least 2 years of experience in Business Continuity (BCM)
• University degree in Business Administration, Risk Management, Computer Science or several years of professional experience in a comparable function
• Leadership experience
• In-depth understanding of BCM and ISM practices and protocols, including relevant regulations
• Strong problem-solving skills and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously
• Good proficiency in written and spoken English, very good proficiency in German
• One of the following certificates: Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) / BCM ISO 22301 Certification / Informationssicherheitsbeauftragter für Kreditinsititute (Bankverlag)

Feel rewarded

For starters, we’ll offer you a comprehensive benefits package. We’ll value your wellbeing and support your development. And we’ll be as flexible as we can about where and when you work – finding a balance that works for all of us. It’s all part of our commitment to making you feel motivated by the work you do and happy to be part of our team. For more about our work, our approach to dynamic working and how you could build your future here, visit careers.fidelityinternational.com.

For more about our work, our approach to dynamic working and how you could build your future here, visit careers.fidelityinternational.com.

Please note we are committed to providing equal opportunities to all candidates, regardless of background or identity. We value diversity and strive to create an inclusive environment where every individual can thrive and contribute with their unique skills.