Director ICT / Information Security

Job type:Permanent
Town/City:Frankfurt
Region:Hessen
Sector:Cyber Security
Client Company Type:In-House
Job ref:8427
Post Date:February 18, 2026

About the Role

Director ICT / Information Security
Location: Frankfurt

A role that inspires you

Take on a senior leadership role within a large, regulated financial services group as Director ICT / Information Security. You will shape the organisation’s ICT risk strategy, strengthen cyber resilience, and ensure robust governance and regulatory compliance across a complex, international environment.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead and develop specialist teams and team leads in a national and international setting.
  • Define and implement ICT risk strategy, governance structures, and continuous monitoring frameworks.
  • Oversee cyber and information security risk management, including incident response.
  • Enhance processes, controls, and methodologies to strengthen ICT risk mitigation.
  • Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and support supervisory audits.
  • Report material ICT risks to senior management and oversee mitigation measures.
  • Monitor risk performance through KPIs and structured escalation processes.
  • Coordinate cross-functional stakeholders and manage key internal and external interfaces.
  • Provide conceptual guidance to the First Line of Defence on security controls and requirements.
  • Manage personnel and budget resources effectively.

Your Profile:

  • Master’s degree in (Business) Informatics, Mathematics, Natural Sciences, or a related IT discipline; alternatively, a relevant vocational qualification with substantial professional and leadership experience.
  • Extensive experience in ICT risk management within a regulated environment.
  • Proven leadership capability in managing specialist teams and complex initiatives.
  • Strong understanding of governance frameworks, regulatory requirements, and audit processes.
  • Ability to combine strategic vision with operational delivery.
  • Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.

What’s on Offer?

  • A high-impact leadership role within a regulated financial services environment.
  • Strategic influence on group-wide ICT risk and cyber security governance.
  • Close collaboration with senior management and supervisory stakeholders.
  • Long-term career perspective within a stable, international organisation.

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