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Head of IT Assurance & CISO

On-site in Madrid·Full-time·Added 7 days ago (last checked 27 Oct)

NN Group

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Our summary

Work mode
On-site, Madrid
Contract
Permanent, full-time hours
English
Required
Experience
Senior level
Education
University degree

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Skills

Requirements

What we're looking for

  • Proven senior leadership experience in complex IT environments, with the ability to set strategic direction, drive transformation and balance business priorities, technology opportunities and risk.
  • Strong people leadership skills, with experience leading managers and multidisciplinary teams, developing talent and creating alignment, accountability and collaboration across different areas.
  • Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships with senior leaders, business and technology teams, Group functions, regulators, auditors and external partners.
  • Broad expertise across Information Security, IT Risk and IT Service Management, with a solid understanding of cybersecurity, operational resilience, IT governance, critical IT services and relevant regulatory and control frameworks.
  • Sound judgement and decision-making capabilities, with the ability to navigate complex situations, balance risk with business needs and translate technical topics into clear business implications and actionable recommendations.
  • Experience managing strategic partners, budgets and technology investments, ensuring resources and investments are aligned with business priorities and deliver value.
  • A pragmatic, collaborative and improvement-oriented mindset, with the ability to drive simplification, automation and continuous improvement while maintaining high standards of integrity and accountability.

Education & certifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Systems, Telecommunications, Cybersecurity or a related field.
  • Relevant professional certifications would be highly valued, including CISSP or CISM, ITIL, CISA or equivalent IT risk and assurance certification

The role

Would you like to lead information security and IT assurance in a role with strategic impact?

As Head of IT Assurance, you will have a significant impact on the organization by ensuring that technology services are secure, resilient, compliant and aligned with business priorities.

You will lead the strategic direction of Information Security and IT Service Management, ensuring that our technology environment is secure, resilient, compliant and reliable.

You will help the organization balance business needs, operational stability and technology risks, contributing to strategic decisions and strengthening our cyber resilience, service continuity and risk management.

Through your leadership, you will foster a culture of security, accountability, continuous improvement and service excellence across IT and wider organization.

What you'll do

  • Define and drive the strategy and roadmap for IT Security and IT Service Management, ensuring alignment with business and technology priorities.
  • Lead and empower the IT Assurance and ITSM Managers, setting clear priorities and promoting strong collaboration within their teams and across IT and the wider business.
  • Ensure secure, resilient and reliable IT services, meeting business needs, customer expectations and agreed service levels.
  • Provide overall governance of information security, IT risk and compliance, ensuring risks are effectively managed within the company's risk appetite and in line with regulatory, Group and internal requirements.
  • Oversee the performance and resilience of critical IT services, ensuring effective management of major incidents, vulnerabilities, service disruptions and remediation actions.
  • Embed security, resilience and service management principles across technology initiatives and business change, contributing to sound and risk-based technology decisions.
  • Provide senior leadership with clear insight into IT security, service performance and key technology risks, translating complex topics into business impact and supporting informed decision-making.
  • Oversee resources, investments and strategic technology partners, ensuring effective allocation of resources, appropriate third-party management and delivery of business value

Education and certifications

In Nationale-Nederlanden we are committed with diversity. We are proud to be an inclusive organization and we offer equal opportunities, regardless of race, cultural background, gender, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, marital status, and sexual orientation. One of our core values is taking care of our employees so they can give their best within a respectful environment.

Hiring process

3 steps2 interviewsa task to do
  1. Application

  2. Profile review · With a recruiter and hiring manager

  3. First interview

  4. E-assessment

    Online test

    An online assessment and personality test completed before the second interview.

  5. Second interview

  6. Job offer · With a recruiter

  7. Pre-employment screening

  • A response to the application is promised within two weeks.
  • NN aims to schedule the first interview within one week.
  • You can apply for more than one job at the same time.

About NN Group

NN Group is a global financial services company headquartered in The Hague, Netherlands, with a strong focus on insurance, asset management, and banking. It operates primarily in Europe and Japan, serving millions of customers with life insurance, pensions, and investment products. The company is one of the largest financial institutions in the Netherlands and has a significant international footprint, employing tens of thousands of people worldwide.

In Spain, NN Group has a growing technology and operations hub, with a particular emphasis on data engineering, cloud solutions, and software development. The Spanish office, located in Madrid, is a key center for the company's digital transformation initiatives, offering roles in MLOps, cloud engineering, and data governance. NN Group is known for its collaborative and innovative work culture, and it actively seeks international talent to support its global operations, making it an attractive option for professionals looking to relocate to Spain.

Founded
1963
Employees
10,000–20,000
Headquarters
The Hague, Netherlands
In Spain
Madrid, Barcelona

Good to know if you are moving

  • NN Group has a significant technology hub in Barcelona, Spain, with many roles in cloud, data, and software engineering.
  • The company offers a hybrid work model, allowing flexibility between office and remote work.
  • NN Group is a global financial institution, providing opportunities for international career growth and mobility.
  • The Spain office is part of a global digital transformation initiative, offering exposure to cutting-edge technologies like MLOps and cloud platforms.
  • English is commonly used in the Spanish tech hub, making it accessible for international professionals.
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