Head of Operational Risk & Information Security at Pliant responsible for compliance with risk management frameworks. Leading a team to enhance operational resilience and information security governance.
Responsibilities
Lead the development and continuous improvement of Pliant’s Operational Risk and Information Security Frameworks
Maintain governance, control, and reporting structures aligned with Pliant Oy’s EMI obligations and group-wide needs
Act as the 2nd Line of Defence lead, providing independent oversight, assurance, and challenge across all entities
Manage and mentor a team of risk and IT security specialists
Advise senior management, the Risk Committee, and the Board on operational resilience and ICT/security risk
Own the enterprise-wide incident management framework covering ICT and non-ICT incidents
Maintain a consistent incident classification, escalation, and reporting structure across jurisdictions
Lead post-incident reviews and root cause analyses
Ensure compliance with major incident notification obligations under PSD2 and DORA
Maintain and enhance Pliant’s Information Security Management System (ISMS)
Develop and enforce information security policies and controls that support business goals and regulatory requirements
Oversee cyber incident detection, analysis, and response
Coordinate Business Continuity Management (BCM) across the group
Conduct and maintain Business Impact Analyses (BIAs)
Oversee the outsourcing and third-party risk management framework in line with EBA Guidelines
Serve as the primary point of contact for operational risk and information security matters with regulatory bodies
Requirements
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Information Security, Risk Management, Computer Science, or a related discipline
5+ years of experience in operational risk, ICT risk, or information security management, ideally within financial services, fintech, or EMI
Demonstrated experience implementing or managing ISO 27001, SOC 2, and PCI DSS frameworks
Strong knowledge of EBA, DORA, and PSD2 operational and ICT risk requirements
Proven ability to lead a small team and engage effectively across Technology, Operations, and Compliance functions
Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and presentation skills at all levels.
Benefits
Attractive remuneration
Flexibility and possibility to work remotely
Company card with a monthly allowance for lunches, coffee, etc. with co-workers
Opportunity to develop your talent in a dynamic team with ambitious goals
Flat hierarchy and transparent communication in a relaxed, professional atmosphere
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