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Operating without direct reports or sales quotas, this position delivers targeted executive governance and regulatory exposure for a seasoned specialist.\nWhat you’ll do\nServe as the RBI-designated Head of Information Security (CISO Designate) for India ECIS, acting as the single point of accountability in regulatory examinations and audits.\nMeet all regulatory reporting obligations under the RBI's information security framework, including incident notification within mandated timeframes.\nCoordinate with the matrixed India security team, reporting to the International CISO for Europe, India and the Emerging Markets, on control execution.\nLead the entity's response to security incidents, ensuring timely escalation, remediation, and regulator communication.\nLiaise with internal and external auditors, examiners, and assessors on information security posture and evidence.\nWhat experience you need\nWilling to work from our Mumbai office, at least 4 days a week.\nBachelor's degree in a relevant technical or security field; a recognized security certification (e.g., CISSP, CISM) preferred.\n15+ years of progressive information security experience, including prior experience in a security leadership or management role.\nExperience in a regulated industry or organisation, ideally as a designated or accountable security officer before a financial services regulator (RBI, SEBI, or equivalent).\nTracking record of managing security incidents through to regulatory closure.\nExperience presenting to boards, audit committees, or senior leadership.\nFamiliarity with India's data protection and financial-sector regulatory landscape (RBI circulars, CIC-specific rules).\nExperience working in an international or national matrixed team, influencing people not in your direct reporting line.\nWhat could set you apart\nExperience as a designated lead for a regulator, ideally as a InfoSec Lead for a Credit Information Company or NBFC.\nExperience using DAKSH or similar RBI incident-reporting portals.\nExposure to global or regional security frameworks in a multinational matrix structure.\nFamiliarity with Credit Reference Agencies or a comparable global credit bureau's security operating model.\nBoard-level communication skills, including experience drafting board papers on security posture.\nExisting relationships with RBI examination teams or Indian financial regulators.\nExperience partnering closely with a InfoSec Leaders or global security function in a shared-services model.\nWe offer a hybrid work setting, comprehensive compensation and healthcare packages, attractive paid time off, and organizational growth potential through our online learning platform with guided career tracks.\nAre you ready to power your possible? 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