CISO / ISRO Specialist (m/w/d)

For a leading company in the banking and insurance sector, we are seeking—effective immediately—for a permanent position:

CISO / ISRO Spezialist (m/w/d) – Frankfurt am Main

Responsibilities:

• Develop, implement, and continuously improve the information security strategy
• Establish, maintain, and further develop the ISMS in accordance with ISO 27001, BAIT / VAIT, and NIS2
• Identify, assess, and manage information security risks
• Conduct risk analyses, audits, and compliance assessments
• Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders, supervisory authorities, and external partners
• Create and maintain security-related policies, standards, and processes
• Lead awareness and training initiatives in the field of information security
• Coordinate incident response and crisis management processes
• Advise management and provide regular reports to the executive leadership

Qualifications:

• Degree in computer science, IT security, industrial engineering, risk management, or a comparable field
• Several years of professional experience in information security, IT risk management, or compliance, ideally in the financial or insurance environment
• In-depth knowledge of relevant standards and regulations (ISO 27001, BAIT, VAIT, MaRisk, NIS2, GDPR)
• Experience in building and operating an ISMS as well as handling audits and examinations
• Strong understanding of IT architectures, network security, and security governance
• Excellent communication and presentation skills at management level
• Fluent German (C1 or higher) and good English skills
• Hybrid work between Frankfurt am Main and remote is possible