This is Worldline

We are the innovators at the heart of the payments technology industry, shaping how the world pays and gets paid. The solutions our people build today power the growth of millions of businesses tomorrow. From your local coffee shop to unicorns and international banks. From San Francisco to Auckland. We are in every corner of the world, in every part of commerce.  And just as we help our customers accelerate their business, we are committed to helping our people accelerate their careers. Together, we shape the evolution.

The Opportunity

In the dynamic and rapidly evolving payment services industry, we're seeking a senior Information Security Officer to join Worldline Risk Resilience and Security R2S FS. This pivotal role demands expertise in payment security and regulatory compliance, where you'll strengthen our robust information security framework that protects sensitive payment data while ensuring compliance with international standards. Beyond conventional security, you'll integrate security and compliance seamlessly across our business processes, making a meaningful impact on our global operations. Delivering customer assurance is a key component of this opportunity including but not limited to coordinating audits and interacting with our customers, who are major players in the payments field, on the topics of information security and cyber resilience.

Key Responsibilities

Security Leadership

• Lead security audits, support our business in security related customer requests and interactions.
• Provide regular security updates to management
• Foster a culture of continuous security improvement throughout the organization
• Communicate effectively with business and customer stakeholders to ensure security compliance of measures that protect assets while enabling business efficiency

Compliance & Regulatory Management

• Navigate complex regulatory frameworks including  regulations such as  GDPR, PCI DSS, DORA, and NIS2
• Coordinate regulatory and customer audits, ensuring identified risks are properly mitigated
• Partner with security officers to develop and maintain an Information Security Management System (ISMS) in line with customer expectations
• Interpret and implement contracts, regulatory and card scheme mandates, translating requirements into actionable initiatives

Security Management

• Ensure issues are translated into our overall risk management framework and implement effective risk management strategies
• Work closely with Sales, Delivery management and Delivery teams and second-line defence colleagues (security, risk, internal control)
• Review and align security policies across WL FS in response to evolving threats and technologies
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Align (customer) security requirements with IT and business units to support organizational objectives
• Partner with compliance, risk, and business continuity teams on regulatory implementation
• Engage with legal teams to ensure security policies reflect the latest payment security regulations

What We're Looking For

We seek forward-thinking security professionals who drive positive change, take initiative, and demonstrate a passion for learning and growth. Our ideal candidate brings:

Experience & Education

• 5+ years of cybersecurity experience, with significant expertise in payment services industry
• Minimum 2 years in an information security officer role
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Systems, or related field
• MBA or business management qualification (desirable)

Technical Expertise

• Professional security certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CISA, or PCI-P
• Extensive knowledge of security impacting laws and regulations
• Strategic cybersecurity management experience in complex payment environments (point-of-sale systems, online payments, mobile platforms)
• Strong business acumen balancing security requirements with customer experience

Leadership & Communication

• Proven leadership capability guiding diverse teams across multiple jurisdictions
• Excellent communication skills with ability to translate complex security concepts
• Fluency in French and English

What We Offer

• Opportunity to shape security strategy at a global payments leader
• Professional development and certification support
• Collaborative, innovative work environment with cutting-edge technology
• Competitive compensation and benefits package
• Career advancement in a growing international organization
• Join our team and help secure the future of digital payments worldwide!

Shape the Evolution

We are moving toward new frontiers in technology and are looking for bold thinkers to join our journey. People with passion, a positive attitude, and a desire to learn and grow. Here, you will work with ambitious colleagues from around the world, tackle unique challenges together, and have a real impact on society. With our supportive culture, solid technology, and numerous training opportunities, we will help you accelerate your career, wherever you decide to go. Join our global team of over 18,000 innovators across more than 40 countries and shape a future that belongs to you.

Learn more about life at Worldline at careers.worldline.com.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on religion, skin color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability status, or any other legally protected characteristic.

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