Director of Information Security & AI Governance (Fintech)

TL;DR

Director of Information Security & AI Governance (Cybersecurity/AI): Leading the information security strategy and AI governance framework for a savings platform with an accent on regulatory compliance, ISO 27001 certification, and internal tech strategy. Focus on building sustainable AI adoption, managing security posture across M365, and redefining internal technology economics in the age of AI.

Location: Hybrid (London) - Must spend at least 1 day a week in the London office

Company

hirify.global is an online savings platform reinventing how individuals, businesses, and charities manage, protect, and grow their cash.

What you will do

• Own and execute the information security strategy aligned with regulatory obligations and risk appetite.
• Lead the InfoSec team toward ISO 27001 certification and maintain the program.
• Develop and own the AI governance framework, including policy, risk classification, and tool approval.
• Chair the AI governance forum across engineering, product, risk, compliance, and legal.
• Define the vision for internal technology, managing end-user computing, network infrastructure, and internal tooling.
• Manage security posture for Microsoft 365, incident response, and third-party risk.

Requirements

• Hands-on experience building or scaling an information security program.
• Experience implementing or owning ISO 27001 certification.
• Proven Director-level leadership of multi-disciplinary teams with board-level presence.
• Working knowledge of AI governance and genuine enthusiasm for AI tooling.
• Experience in regulated environments, preferably fintech, payments, or financial services.
• Location: Must be based in or able to work from the London office (at least 1 day per week).

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid work model with a collaborative London office.
• Competitive bonus scheme and £1,000 personal development budget.
• Flexible benefits budget for personalized health and wellness needs.
• "Around the World" scheme allowing 3 months of working from anywhere.
• Comprehensive health package including AXA private healthcare and medical cash plan.
• Life insurance, income protection, and matched pension contributions up to 5%.