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. Santander Open Academy access BeHealthy wellness programme 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 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) 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 Cybersecurity frameworks (ISO 27001, NIST, COBIT) Cyber risk management and governance Cloud security and regulatory compliance Chief Information Security Officer - Tech Risk & Cybersecurity - Grupo Santander boadilla del monte, madrid, es

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