InterQuest Financial Markets
Amsterdam, Noord-Holland
InterQuest are partnering with one of the market's leading FinTech organisations to find a talented Information Security Officer to join their fledgling Cyber team. This is a unique opportunity to play a key role in enhancing the company's security posture, supporting its digital transformation journey, and ensuring the highest standards of information security across the organisation. About the Role As an Information Security Officer , you will be at the forefront of maintaining and improving the company's information security framework. You will collaborate with stakeholders across all functions and regions to ensure the adoption and implementation of security policies, standards, and best practices. This role is critical in managing security risk exposure, driving compliance, and fostering a culture of security awareness throughout the organisation. You will be part of a multidisciplinary central information security team, reporting to the Head of Information Security. Your ability to balance technical expertise with strong communication skills will be key to building bridges between technical and non-technical stakeholders, ensuring alignment and continuous improvement across the business. Key Responsibilities Maintain and communicate the global information security policy, ensuring it is well understood and adopted across the organisation. Collaborate with Project Managers, Business Analysts, architects, and other stakeholders to identify and mitigate information security risks. Ensure compliance with the company's Information Security policy and standards across all functions and regions. Promote information security awareness by sharing knowledge and insights across the organisation. Work with internal and external auditors to maintain ISO 27001 certification and other relevant standards. Essential Skills & Experience At least 5 years of experience in information security, with a focus on policy development, risk management, and compliance. In-depth knowledge of industry standards such as ISO 27001 and the NIST Cybersecurity Framework. Experience working with internal and external auditors, including obtaining and maintaining ISO 27001 certification. Excellent English language skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to communicate complex security concepts to non-technical stakeholders - Fluency in Dutch would be a huge bonus but certainly not a dealbreaker! Key Personal Attributes Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess risks and implement effective solutions. Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build trust and influence at all levels of the organisation. A proactive, results-driven mindset with a focus on continuous improvement. The ability to work collaboratively in a global, multidisciplinary team environment. A passion for staying up-to-date with the latest trends and developments in information security. This is an exciting opportunity to join a market-leading FinTech organisation at the cutting edge of innovation. If this is the challenge you have been looking for, or would simply like to learn more, then don't hesitate in applying or feel free to send your CV directly to (see below) InterQuest Group is acting as an employment agency for this vacancy. InterQuest Group is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, religion/belief, race, marriage, civil partnership, pregnancy, maternity, sex or sexual orientation. Please make us aware if you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.
InterQuest are partnering with one of the market's leading FinTech organisations to find a talented Information Security Officer to join their fledgling Cyber team. This is a unique opportunity to play a key role in enhancing the company's security posture, supporting its digital transformation journey, and ensuring the highest standards of information security across the organisation. About the Role As an Information Security Officer , you will be at the forefront of maintaining and improving the company's information security framework. You will collaborate with stakeholders across all functions and regions to ensure the adoption and implementation of security policies, standards, and best practices. This role is critical in managing security risk exposure, driving compliance, and fostering a culture of security awareness throughout the organisation. You will be part of a multidisciplinary central information security team, reporting to the Head of Information Security. Your ability to balance technical expertise with strong communication skills will be key to building bridges between technical and non-technical stakeholders, ensuring alignment and continuous improvement across the business. Key Responsibilities Maintain and communicate the global information security policy, ensuring it is well understood and adopted across the organisation. Collaborate with Project Managers, Business Analysts, architects, and other stakeholders to identify and mitigate information security risks. Ensure compliance with the company's Information Security policy and standards across all functions and regions. Promote information security awareness by sharing knowledge and insights across the organisation. Work with internal and external auditors to maintain ISO 27001 certification and other relevant standards. Essential Skills & Experience At least 5 years of experience in information security, with a focus on policy development, risk management, and compliance. In-depth knowledge of industry standards such as ISO 27001 and the NIST Cybersecurity Framework. Experience working with internal and external auditors, including obtaining and maintaining ISO 27001 certification. Excellent English language skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to communicate complex security concepts to non-technical stakeholders - Fluency in Dutch would be a huge bonus but certainly not a dealbreaker! Key Personal Attributes Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess risks and implement effective solutions. Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build trust and influence at all levels of the organisation. A proactive, results-driven mindset with a focus on continuous improvement. The ability to work collaboratively in a global, multidisciplinary team environment. A passion for staying up-to-date with the latest trends and developments in information security. This is an exciting opportunity to join a market-leading FinTech organisation at the cutting edge of innovation. If this is the challenge you have been looking for, or would simply like to learn more, then don't hesitate in applying or feel free to send your CV directly to (see below) InterQuest Group is acting as an employment agency for this vacancy. InterQuest Group is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, religion/belief, race, marriage, civil partnership, pregnancy, maternity, sex or sexual orientation. Please make us aware if you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.