Chief Information Security Officer

Location: London (Hybrid) | Practice Area: Corporate Services | Department: Information Security | Type: Permanent

Lead Capco’s global information security strategy and help protect what matters most—our people, clients, and business.

The Role
Reporting to the Capco Chief Administrative Officer, the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) is responsible for the leadership, development, and oversight of information and cyber security across the firm. This role shapes and owns Capco’s information security strategy, policy framework, and priorities, working closely with Capco leadership and Wipro Group colleagues to ensure alignment with business goals, regulatory requirements, and client expectations.

You will collaborate with the Board, IT, Enterprise Risk, presales, and delivery teams to ensure that Capco’s propositions, solutions, and services meet Group, Capco, and client security standards while supporting sustainable business growth.

What You’ll Do

• Shape and lead Capco’s information and cyber security strategy, policies, and continuous improvement programmes

• Partner with Wipro Group information security teams to ensure alignment with Group standards while accommodating Capco business needs

• Establish and oversee information and cyber risk assessment frameworks, including reporting to senior leadership and the Board

• Lead security input into presales activity, major bids, client engagements, audits, and assurance activities

• Oversee security incident reporting, investigation, response, supplier compliance, and the information security budget

What We’re Looking For

• Experience operating at <span style="color:red">senior</span> executive or board level within complex, multi-site professional services or IT outsourcing environments

• Strong background in information security leadership, ideally within financial services or a comparable regulated sector

• Proven ability to engage, influence, and build trusted relationships with internal and external stakeholders

• Deep knowledge of security, network, and computing technologies, regulatory requirements, and audit expectations

• Demonstrable experience defining strategy and leading teams to deliver measurable outcomes

Bonus Points For

• Experience leading or overseeing a Security Operations Centre using SIEM technologies

• Hands-on experience with security frameworks such as ISO27001, SSAE 18, or NIST

• Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISA, CISM, GSEC, or equivalent

• Experience reviewing and advising on client contractual security requirements across the engagement lifecycle

• Background contributing security thought leadership to business development or market-facing initiatives

Why Join Capco

• Deliver high-impact solutions within a global consultancy serving Tier 1 financial institutions

• Work in a collaborative, flat, and entrepreneurial environment

• Access continuous learning, development, and industry-recognised certifications

• Partner closely with leadership teams to shape enterprise-wide strategy

• Play a key role in strengthening trust, resilience, and security across Capco

We offer a competitive, people-first benefits package designed to support every aspect of your life:

• Core Benefits: Discretionary bonus, competitive pension, health insurance, life insurance and critical illness cover.

• Mental Health: Easy access to CareFirst, Unmind, Aviva consultations, and in-house mental health first aiders.

• Family-Friendly: Maternity, adoption, and shared parental leave, plus paid leave for sickness, pregnancy loss, fertility treatment, menopause, and bereavement.

• Family Care: 8 complimentary backup care sessions for emergency childcare or elder care.

• Holiday Flexibility: 5 weeks of annual leave with the option to buy or sell holiday days based on your needs.

• Continuous Learning: Your growth, your way – minimum 40 hours of training annually. Choose from workshops, certifications, and e-learning. A Business Coach is assigned from Day One to provide one-to-one guidance and accelerate your development.

• Healthcare Access: Convenient online GP services.

• Extra Perks: Gympass (Wellhub), travel insurance, Tastecard, season ticket loans, Cycle to Work, and dental insurance.

Inclusion at Capco
We’re committed to making our recruitment process accessible and straightforward for everyone. If you need any adjustments at any stage, just let us know – we’ll be happy to help. We value each person’s unique perspective and contribution. At Capco, we believe that being yourself is your greatest strength. Our #BeYourselfAtWork culture encourages individuality and collaboration – a mindset that shapes how we work with clients and each other every day.