Interim CISO

Interim Group CISO | Cyber Security, Technology Risk & AI Governance Remote | £1,000+ per day | Interim I'm looking to speak with experienced CISOs and senior security leaders for an interim Group CISO role with a large international professional services organisation. Reporting to the Group CIO, you'll lead the Group's approach to cyber security, technology risk and governance across a complex, multi-country business. The remit extends across security operations, supplier assurance and the safe adoption of AI. You'll need to balance strong controls with a practical, commercial approach that helps the business adopt new technology confidently. The Role

• Lead the Group security function, setting a clear strategy and priorities.
• Strengthen capabilities across identity, security operations, vulnerability management, incident response and cloud security.
• Simplify technology governance, with clear accountability and proportionate controls.
• Develop practical AI governance covering models, data, suppliers, applications and agents.
• Embed security into product and technology delivery, working closely with Architecture and wider technology teams.
• Strengthen third-party assurance and oversee audits, compliance and client assurance.
• Give executive leadership and the Board a clear view of material risks and investment priorities. About You You'll bring senior security leadership experience within a complex organisation, with the credibility to engage at Board level and lead teams across different countries and business units. Strong cyber security and technology risk expertise is essential, alongside a sound understanding of cloud, SaaS, identity and the risks associated with generative AI and agents. Above all, you'll be a pragmatic, commercially minded leader who can translate risk into clear decisions and deliver improvements across the business. If this sounds relevant, please get in touch urgently for a confidential conversation.