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CISO Opportunity - Global Payments Leader (UK Based) MUST BE PCI DSS EXPERIENCEDMy client, a rapidly scaling worldwide payments company, is seeking a dynamic and experienced Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) to lead their security strategy from their UK base. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact within a growing global organisation.Key Responsibilities:Compliance & Standards Leadership: Champion and enforce PCI DSS adherence, alongside other crucial security standards like ISO 27001, across our global operations.External Stakeholder Management: Serve as the company's expert representative in discussions and audits with regulatory bodies and payment industry partners (Visa, Mastercard, etc.).Security Framework Development: Architect and implement comprehensive security policies, controls, and risk mitigation strategies spanning our acquiring, gateway, and payment processing infrastructure.Threat Management & Operations Oversight: Direct our security operations functions, including real-time fraud prevention, advanced threat detection (SIEM, IDS/IPS), and incident response capabilities.Point-of-Sale Security Focus: Drive and maintain robust security measures for POS environments, encompassing PIN encryption protocols, HSM (Thales) infrastructure, secure key loading processes, and terminal-level protection.International Security Adaptation: Strategically tailor our security programs to effectively address varying legal and regulatory demands in both Asian and European markets.Requirements:Extensive track record in cybersecurity leadership roles within the financial technology, payments processing, or banking domains.Deep and demonstrable understanding of PCI DSS and PCI PIN frameworks, ISO 27001, and familiarity with relevant regional regulatory landscapes.Hands-on experience managing HSMs, implementing PIN encryption solutions, and securing point-of-sale transaction systems.Strong foundational knowledge of cloud security architectures, secure application development practices, and Security Operations Center (SOC) functions.Proven success in effectively articulating and advocating for security priorities to executive leadership and regulatory authorities.