About the Role

The Business Information Security (BIS) team plays a critical role in ensuring security risks across business delivery and client engagements are effectively managed end-to-end. As a Business Information Risk Manager, you will act as a trusted advisor to business stakeholders, helping to strengthen security governance, drive compliance initiatives, and support risk management activities across multiple client environments and corporate functions.

Key Responsibilities

- Manage information security and compliance risks across business operations and service delivery.
- Partner with business stakeholders to understand critical security requirements and emerging risk scenarios.
- Lead risk assessments and control reviews for strategic client accounts.
- Provide recommendations to mitigate identified risks and strengthen security controls.
- Support security incident investigations and coordinate with incident management teams when required.
- Conduct annual security risk assessments and ongoing compliance activities.
- Lead and coordinate ISO 27001 audit activities, working closely with auditors and internal stakeholders.
- Ensure systems, processes, and policies align with ISO 27001 requirements, applicable regulations, and industry standards.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Legal, HR, Privacy, IT, and business leadership.
- Evaluate compliance with contractual security obligations, internal policies, and regulatory requirements.

What We're Looking For





Essential Experience

- Experience in Information Security, IT Risk Management, IT Audit, Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC), or a related discipline.
- Strong understanding of ISO 27001 Information Security Management Systems and risk assessment methodologies.
- Experience working with security frameworks such as ISO 27001, NIST, or ISF.
- Knowledge of technology risk management within enterprise environments.
- Experience supporting audits, compliance activities, or security governance programs.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Professional working proficiency in both English and Spanish

Preferred Qualifications

- Security certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CISA, or equivalent (or currently pursuing certification).
- Knowledge of GDPR and EU data protection requirements.
- Understanding of SOC 1, SOC 2, SSAE/ISAE3402, and PCI-DSS frameworks.
- Basic knowledge of network and systems security technologies and practices.

Personal Attributes

We're looking for someone who:

- Thinks strategically and takes a proactive approach to problem-solving.
- Demonstrates sound judgement and attention to detail.
- Can communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Thrives in a collaborative, international environment.
- Is comfortable working independently and managing multiple priorities.
- Is willing to travel occasionally (up to 10%).

📌 Business Information Risk Manager (Madrid)
🏢 Cognizant
📍 Madrid