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Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)

Pune Permanent INR3,600,000 - INR4,000,000 per year View Job Description
The Chief Information Security Officer will lead the design and execution of a comprehensive security program to protect digital assets, customer data, and business operations. The role involves building scalable security frameworks to support rapid rural expansion, ensuring compliance with RBI, IRDAI, and data protection regulations, while safeguarding trust across 150,000+ households and a growing franchise network.
  • Build and lead security for a high-growth NBFC platform
  • Drive impact across large-scale, distributed operations

About Our Client

Our client is a registered NBFC building a household-centric, data-led 'high-tech, high-touch' tech platform to address the evolving financial and productivity needs of rural India.

Job Description

  • Define and execute enterprise-wide information security strategy, governance frameworks, and policies aligned to business growth and Board priorities
  • Lead end-to-end risk management and regulatory compliance across RBI, IRDAI, IT Act, DPDPA, and global standards (ISO 27001, SOC 2)
  • Architect and scale secure technology environments including digital platforms, APIs, SOC operations, IAM, and data protection (DLP, encryption)
  • Safeguard critical data assets including KYC, financial records, and transactions across distributed and partner ecosystems
  • Build and drive fraud prevention and detection capabilities, including transaction monitoring, anomaly detection, and ecosystem-wide controls
  • Establish incident response, crisis management, and business continuity frameworks with robust recovery planning and stakeholder communication

The Successful Applicant

A successful CISO should have:

Education Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or related field (Master's degree preferred)
  • Professional security certifications required: CISSP, CISM, or equivalent
  • Additional certifications valued: CISA, CEH, CGEIT, CRISC, or cloud security certifications



Experience

  • 12+ years in information security with leadership experience, preferably within fintech/NBFC, and a proven track record of building and scaling security programs in high-growth, distributed environments
  • Strong expertise in Indian regulatory frameworks (RBI, IRDAI, DPDPA, IT Act) with experience engaging board-level stakeholders and driving security strategy at an executive level
  • Deep technical proficiency across security frameworks (NIST, ISO 27001), cloud and application security, SIEM/EDR tools, encryption, mobile security, and fraud detection systems



What's on Offer

  • Competitive salary package within the financial services industry.
  • Opportunity to work in Pune
  • Be part of an NBFC with a focus on technological innovation and security.



If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding role as a CISO in the financial services sector, this opportunity in Pune could be the perfect fit. Apply now to take the next step in your career.

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Job summary

Function
Banking & Financial Services
Sub Sector
Regulatory Reporting
What is your area of specialisation?
Financial Services
Location
Pune
Job Type
Permanent
Job Reference
JN-022026-6948679

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