Job Description
About the role
The Group Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) is responsible for defining, leading, and enforcing the information security and cybersecurity strategy of Swish World Group across all subsidiaries and platforms. Reporting directly to the Group Chief Executive Officer (CEO), the CISO ensures the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the Group’s systems, data, and infrastructure in a complex, global, remote-first operating environment.
This role balances strategic security leadership with practical execution, risk management, and incident readiness across technology, operations, and people.
Key Responsibilities
Security Strategy & Governance
Define and execute the Group-wide information security and cybersecurity strategy
Establish security governance frameworks, policies, and standards across all Group entities
Align security strategy with business objectives, regulatory requirements, and risk tolerance
Risk Management & Compliance
Identify, assess, and manage information security and cyber risks across the Group
Ensure compliance with applicable security, privacy, and data protection regulations
Support audits, risk assessments, and security reviews (internal and external)
Security Operations & Incident Response
Oversee security monitoring, threat detection, and incident response capabilities
Lead and coordinate response to security incidents, breaches, and vulnerabilities
Develop and maintain incident response, disaster recovery, and business continuity plans
Architecture & Technical Oversight
Work closely with the CTO and engineering teams to ensure secure system design
Oversee security architecture across cloud, network, application, and endpoint environments
Guide vulnerability management, penetration testing, and remediation efforts
Third-Party & Vendor Security
Establish and manage third-party security assessment and risk processes
Oversee security requirements for vendors, partners, and service providers
Support due diligence for acquisitions, partnerships, and new market entries
Leadership & Security Culture
Promote security awareness and accountability across the organisation
Develop security training and awareness programs for staff and leadership
Act as the senior security advisor to the CEO and executive leadership
Expectations
Operate with independence, authority, and sound risk-based judgment
Communicate security risks and incidents clearly to non-technical stakeholders
Maintain readiness for high-impact incidents and regulatory scrutiny
Uphold the highest standards of confidentiality, integrity, and professionalism
Requirements
Experience
Senior information security leadership experience (CISO, Head of Security, Director of Information Security, or equivalent)
Experience securing large-scale, distributed, or cloud-based environments
Background in technology, telecommunications, SaaS, or infrastructure-driven organisations
Proven experience managing security incidents and regulatory obligations
Experience working in global or multi-jurisdictional environments
Skills
Strong knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks and best practices
Expertise in risk management, threat modeling, and incident response
Strong understanding of cloud security, networking, and application security
Excellent analytical, decision-making, and leadership skills
Ability to communicate complex security issues clearly at executive level
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Information Security, Computer Science, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
Industry certifications (e.g. CISSP, CISM, ISO 27001, or equivalent) preferred but not required
Job Tags
Remote job, Full time,