Financial Sector

Cyprus

Albourne Partners (Cyprus) Ltd

Lawyers

Computer Science

Who We AreAlbourne is a global financial services group of companies. Our objective is to advise our clients to be the best investors they can be. The company’s main areas of focus are fund research, portfolio and risk advice, FinTech and implementation. The Nicosia office opened in 1998 and it provides back office and IT services to the regulated companies of the Albourne group; it currently has over 300 dynamic employees and we are looking to have more to join our teams across various functions.Role in BriefThe Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) is responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing a strategic and comprehensive enterprise information technology and communications (ICT) security and risk management framework for the Company and its Group entities. This role ensures that ICT and security risks are effectively identified, managed, and mitigated, safeguarding the organization against evolving threats.Accountabilities:<ul><li>Risk Management Framework:&nbsp;Plan, design, implement, and monitor the Group’s ICT and security risk management framework</li><li>Policy Design:&nbsp;Design and establish policies, procedures, and guidelines to ensure that ICT and security risks are appropriately identified and managed</li><li>Security Level Determination:&nbsp;Determine the acceptable ICT and security level of the Company to ensure adequate protection from potential information security threats</li><li>Compliance Monitoring:&nbsp;Conduct regular assessments and monitoring of ICT and security controls to ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulators’ directives, EU regulations, and relevant ISO standards, such as the Data Protection Act, ISO/IEC 27001 standard, DORA etc</li><li>Incident Response:&nbsp;Monitor incident response planning and protocols, investigate security breaches, and assist with disciplinary matters associated with such breaches</li><li>Penetration Testing:&nbsp;Ensure that penetration and vulnerability assessments are performed and that findings are appropriately addressed</li><li>Stakeholder Collaboration:&nbsp;Partner with business stakeholders across the company to raise awareness of ICT and security risk management concerns</li><li>ISMS Coordination:&nbsp;Oversee and coordinate all activities related to the Information Security Management System (ISMS)</li><li>Audits:&nbsp;Manage ISO 27001 and DORA internal and external audits&nbsp;</li></ul>Who You Are<ul><li>Educational Background:&nbsp;Degree or equivalent experience in a relevant field.</li><li>Certifications:&nbsp;Professional security management certification is preferred but not mandatory (e.g., ISO 27001 Lead Auditor or Implementation Training).</li><li>Experience:&nbsp;A minimum of 3 years in risk management and information security roles.</li><li>Framework Knowledge:&nbsp;Knowledge of common information security management frameworks, such as ISO/IEC 27001, NIST, and other industry standards</li><li>Communication Skills:&nbsp;Excellent written and verbal communication skills and a high level of personal integrity</li><li>Leadership:&nbsp;Innovative thinking and leadership with an ability to lead and motivate cross-functional, interdisciplinary teams</li><li>Technical Understanding:&nbsp;Understand information assets and ISO 27001 control requirements</li><li>Policy Interpretation:&nbsp;Ability to interpret policy documents (internal and external) and explain to the business how to implement or demonstrate compliance</li></ul>What We Offer<ul><li>Support for professional qualifications (such as CFA and CAIA)</li><li>Career growth and tools for ongoing learning and development</li><li>Medical insurance for you and your dependents</li><li>Provident fund</li><li>early bonus dependent upon performance and company growth</li><li>Opportunity for international travel (i.e., short periods of secondment to other Albourne offices)</li><li>5 additional service recognition holidays in surplus to standard annual leave</li><li>Albourne Training Days (minimum of 40 hours per year)</li><li>Free office parking</li></ul>What You’ll Enjoy<ul><li>A supportive, multi-cultural work environment</li><li>Freedom to work independently, problem-solve and come up with creative solutions to complete tasks within required deadlines</li><li>Explore different roles within Albourne after you master your current role. There are excellent opportunities for horizontal and vertical career progression</li><li>Open plan office equipped with kitchen facilities and communal entertainment area</li><li>Fun social activities</li><li>Charity Day – a day in the year to work on a cause you are passionate about</li><li>We are supportive of fitness, mental health and wellness; implementing company-wide sessions for people to partake in activities related to these areas</li></ul>Albourne embraces diversity and equal opportunity for all its employees.We are committed to building teams that represent a variety of cultural backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.Interested Candidates should apply via the applicant link:&nbsp;&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://albourne.peoplehr.net/Pages/JobBoard/Opening.aspx?v=0da2f39b-38cc-4a67-b686-9f3a00b57039">https://albourne.peoplehr.net/Pages/JobBoard/Opening.aspx?v=0da2f39b-38cc-4a67-b686-9f3a00b57039</a>&nbsp;Successful candidates would be required to comply with the terms of Albourne’s compliance manuals and procedures.We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those candidates selected for interviews will be contactedPlease click the following link to view Albourne Partners (Cyprus) Ltd.'s&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://albourne.peoplehr.net/Handlers/RichTextEditorImageDownload.ashx?file=/MjQwMzI3X05vbiUyMFVTJTIwRW1wbG95ZWVzJTIwUE5fZmluYWwucGRm">Employee Privacy Notice</a>

Who We AreAlbourne is a global financial services group of companies. Our objective is to advise our clients to be the best investors they can be. The company’s main areas of focus are fund research, portfolio and risk advice, FinTech and implementation. The Nicosia office opened in 1998 and it provides back office and IT services to the regulated companies of the Albourne group; it currently has over 300 dynamic employees and we are looking to have more to join our teams across various functions.Role in BriefThe Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) is responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing a strategic and comprehensive enterprise information technology and communications (ICT) security and risk management framework for the Company and its Group entities. This role ensures that ICT and security risks are effectively identified, managed, and mitigated, safeguarding the organization against evolving threats.Accountabilities:<ul style="text-align: justify;"><li>Risk Management Framework:&nbsp;Plan, design, implement, and monitor the Group’s ICT and security risk management framework</li><li>Policy Design:&nbsp;Design and establish policies, procedures, and guidelines to ensure that ICT and security risks are appropriately identified and managed</li><li>Security Level Determination:&nbsp;Determine the acceptable ICT and security level of the Company to ensure adequate protection from potential information security threats</li><li>Compliance Monitoring:&nbsp;Conduct regular assessments and monitoring of ICT and security controls to ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulators’ directives, EU regulations, and relevant ISO standards, such as the Data Protection Act, ISO/IEC 27001 standard, DORA etc</li><li>Incident Response:&nbsp;Monitor incident response planning and protocols, investigate security breaches, and assist with disciplinary matters associated with such breaches</li><li>Penetration Testing:&nbsp;Ensure that penetration and vulnerability assessments are performed and that findings are appropriately addressed</li><li>Stakeholder Collaboration:&nbsp;Partner with business stakeholders across the company to raise awareness of ICT and security risk management concerns</li><li>ISMS Coordination:&nbsp;Oversee and coordinate all activities related to the Information Security Management System (ISMS)</li><li>Audits:&nbsp;Manage ISO 27001 and DORA internal and external audits&nbsp;</li></ul>Who You Are<ul style="text-align: justify;"><li>Educational Background:&nbsp;Degree or equivalent experience in a relevant field.</li><li>Certifications:&nbsp;Professional security management certification is preferred but not mandatory (e.g., ISO 27001 Lead Auditor or Implementation Training).</li><li>Experience:&nbsp;A minimum of 3 years in risk management and information security roles.</li><li>Framework Knowledge:&nbsp;Knowledge of common information security management frameworks, such as ISO/IEC 27001, NIST, and other industry standards</li><li>Communication Skills:&nbsp;Excellent written and verbal communication skills and a high level of personal integrity</li><li>Leadership:&nbsp;Innovative thinking and leadership with an ability to lead and motivate cross-functional, interdisciplinary teams</li><li>Technical Understanding:&nbsp;Understand information assets and ISO 27001 control requirements</li><li>Policy Interpretation:&nbsp;Ability to interpret policy documents (internal and external) and explain to the business how to implement or demonstrate compliance</li></ul>What We Offer<ul style="text-align: justify;"><li>Support for professional qualifications (such as CFA and CAIA)</li><li>Career growth and tools for ongoing learning and development</li><li>Medical insurance for you and your dependents</li><li>Provident fund</li><li>early bonus dependent upon performance and company growth</li><li>Opportunity for international travel (i.e., short periods of secondment to other Albourne offices)</li><li>5 additional service recognition holidays in surplus to standard annual leave</li><li>Albourne Training Days (minimum of 40 hours per year)</li><li>Free office parking</li></ul>What You’ll Enjoy<ul style="text-align: justify;"><li>A supportive, multi-cultural work environment</li><li>Freedom to work independently, problem-solve and come up with creative solutions to complete tasks within required deadlines</li><li>Explore different roles within Albourne after you master your current role. There are excellent opportunities for horizontal and vertical career progression</li><li>Open plan office equipped with kitchen facilities and communal entertainment area</li><li>Fun social activities</li><li>Charity Day – a day in the year to work on a cause you are passionate about</li><li>We are supportive of fitness, mental health and wellness; implementing company-wide sessions for people to partake in activities related to these areas</li></ul>Albourne embraces diversity and equal opportunity for all its employees.We are committed to building teams that represent a variety of cultural backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.Interested Candidates should apply via the applicant link:&nbsp; <a id="hplVacancyUrl" href="https://albourne.peoplehr.net/Pages/JobBoard/Opening.aspx?v=0da2f39b-38cc-4a67-b686-9f3a00b57039" target="_blank">https://albourne.peoplehr.net/Pages/JobBoard/Opening.aspx?v=0da2f39b-38cc-4a67-b686-9f3a00b57039</a>&nbsp;Successful candidates would be required to comply with the terms of Albourne’s compliance manuals and procedures.We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those candidates selected for interviews will be contactedPlease click the following link to view Albourne Partners (Cyprus) Ltd.'s&nbsp;<a href="https://albourne.peoplehr.net/Handlers/RichTextEditorImageDownload.ashx?file=/MjQwMzI3X05vbiUyMFVTJTIwRW1wbG95ZWVzJTIwUE5fZmluYWwucGRm">Employee Privacy Notice</a>

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