As an Information Security Officer within a major player in the financial sector, you will be responsible for safeguarding critical information assets and ensuring regulatory compliance in a fast-paced and highly regulated environment.
You'll operate at the intersection of IT, Risk, and Business—advising stakeholders, driving security initiatives, and embedding security by design across the organization.
Role
- Serve as a key advisor on information security and risk management topics
- Identify, assess, and help mitigate information security risks across departments
- Ensure compliance with internal policies, ISO 27001, GDPR, and the NIS2 directive
- Lead or support internal and external IT security audits
- Drive awareness initiatives to promote a strong security culture across the organization
- Collaborate with internal teams on incident response, continuity planning, and governance
Profile
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in IT, Cybersecurity, or equivalent experience
- Minimum 3 years of experience in Information Security, Risk, or IT Governance
- Solid understanding of ISO 27001, NIST, CIS Controls, and regulatory requirements like GDPR and NIS2
- Excellent stakeholder management, analytical thinking, and communication skills
- Relevant certifications are a plus (CISSP, CISM, ISO 27001 Lead Auditor/Implementer, etc.)
- Fluent in Dutch and English; French is a bonus
Offer
- A strategic role in a security-first organization within the financial sector
- Exposure to complex and high-impact security challenges
- Hybrid work model with the flexibility to work from different office locations across Belgium
- Continuous learning opportunities and support for certifications
- A renewable one year contract
