Information Security Officer recruitment

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Information Security Officer to join GE Capital EMEA IT - UK based in our London Offices. The Information Security Officer is responsible for the overall IT Security program within GE Capital UK and would be expected to have significant experience in IT Security, including policy creation, review and enforcement; IT Security Management at a large financial organisation and have experience of driving IT Security process adoption through business teams.

The Information Security Officer will be accountable for:

• Serving as an internal information security consultant to the organisation; documenting security policies and procedures created by the wider GE.

• Providing direct training and oversight to GE Capital UK employees and third parties, ensuring proper information security clearance in adhered to in accordance with established GE Capital UK information security policies and procedures.

• Initiating, facilitating, and promoting activities to create information security awareness within the organisation, leveraging wider GE initiatives wherever possible.

• This position will also require performing information security risk assessments and serving as an internal auditor for security issues as and when required.

GE Capital in Europe, Middle East Africa (EMEA) is one of the region’s largest commercial lending organizations, providing a wide range of services including accounts receivable management, asset-based lending, leveraged finance, leasing and commercial loans to businesses in more than 10 countries. GE Capital operates at the very heart of businesses in Europe, providing working capital and asset finance to enable customers to successfully run and manage their operations every day. GE Capital has over 500,000 customers throughout EMEA.

GE Capital in EMEA also includes the new and exciting $8 billion commercial finance joint venture between GE and Mubadala Development Corporation, based in Abu Dhabi, which is exclusively focused on high-return investment opportunities throughout the region.

This position would suit someone with:

• A strong track record of managing IT Security in a regulated retail financial services environment with a deep understanding of IT Security policy and procedures and their enforcement.

• A detailed practical knowledge of BS ISO/IEC 17799 and BS ISO/IEC 27001 with proven certification experience would be desirable.

• You will also possess a working knowledge of UK regulatory requirements inclusive of BSI, and Data Protection.

• A Degree in Information Technology or equivalent is required for this position

• Strong project management and interpersonal skills are essential.

• Experience of working in a matrix or shared services environment would be useful.

• Candidates with experience in an FSA regulated retail environment would be desirable especially with BSI ISO/IEC accreditation and audit experience or Optional PCI Data Security Standard and SAS-70 experience.

Because we encourage each individual to take up the gauntlet, and help lead the business as it moves forward, we not only demand initiative, but we also recognise and reward it. As such, we are looking for a sharp-minded individual who is self-motivated and can demonstrate excellent communication skills along with good customer focus. You should be a self-starter with a strong team working ability, showing flexibility and enthusiasm. In return, GE offers the chance to develop your career within an environment dedicated to developing our staff and processes as well as being focused on delivering best in class customer service.