Overview In this senior leadership role, you enable secure Data & AI evolution within the CDAIO division, strengthening cyber resilience and protecting critical data assets. You'll align cyber strategy with Group governance and regulatory expectations while partnering with risk, legal, compliance, and technology teams. You act as a trusted advisor to executives on cyber risk, security investments, and posture, shaping secure innovation across the division.

The opportunity combines cutting-edge AI topics with governance and risk management in a top bank.

Compensaciones / Incentivos hybrid working model

Santander Open Academy access

BeHealthy wellness programme childcare support

Santander Contigo advisory services gym/WellHub membership

Responsabilidades Support Data & AI strategic objectives by enabling secure innovation and managing cyber risk

Advise senior leadership on cyber risk, resilience, and security investments

Oversee cybersecurity governance, risk oversight, and regulatory reporting

Collaborate with Risk, Compliance, Legal, Audit, Privacy, Technology, and Business stakeholders

Implement security controls, standards, and security-by-design for Data & AI initiatives

Monitor emerging cyber threats and define mitigation strategies





Support audits, regulatory reviews, and remediation activities

Ensure AI deployments follow group governance and regulatory expectations

Requisitos principales Significant experience in senior cybersecurity, technology risk, or governance leadership

Experience in large, complex, and regulated environments

Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Security, Business Administration, or related discipline

CISSP, CISM, CISA, CRISC, CCSP, or equivalent certification (preferred)

Languages: English

Strong knowledge of ISO 27001, NIST, COBIT; cloud security and regulatory compliance

Knowledge of Data & AI ecosystems, analytics, ML, data platforms, emerging AI tech

Awareness of evolving cyber threats and trends

Strong strategic thinking and decision-making

Excellent communication and stakeholder management; leadership and people management

High integrity, resilience, risk-based mindset

Strategic thinking

Executive communication

Stakeholder management

Cybersecurity frameworks (ISO 27001, NIST, COBIT)

Cyber risk management and governance

Cloud security and regulatory compliance

📌 Chief Information Security Officer - Tech Risk & Cybersecurity (Madrid)
🏢 Grupo Santander
📍 Madrid