Chief Information Security Officer

CISO in Mumbai for a mid-sized NBFC

We are a leading, professionally managed Executive Search organization that identifies Senior Talent for our clients who are World-Renowned MNCs & Indian Enterprises across diverse verticals.

Our clients are a mid-sized NBFC based in Mumbai.

Our clients are seeking a highly accomplished CISO to lead the information security function from the company's head office.

Ideal candidates must demonstrate high initiative, ownership, and integrity and possess a strong entrepreneurial drive and vision.

Role Overview

The CISO will be responsible for establishing and driving the information security vision, strategy, and program to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information assets, in alignment with RBI regulations and business objectives. This role will lead enterprise-wide cybersecurity initiatives, manage regulatory compliance, and strengthen resilience against emerging threats.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and implement an enterprise information security strategy, framework, and governance for the NBFC.
• Ensure compliance with

  RBI’s Cyber Security Framework for NBFCs

  , ISO 27001, and other applicable regulations.
• Develop, maintain, and test

  incident response, business continuity, and disaster recovery plans

  .
• Lead

  cyber risk assessments

  , vulnerability management, and penetration testing initiatives.
• Oversee

  data security, encryption, and access control policies

  across all business units.
• Implement

  SOC (Security Operations Center)

  monitoring, threat intelligence, and proactive detection mechanisms.
• Manage vendor and third-party security risks; ensure secure cloud and fintech integrations.
• Build employee awareness and training programs on cyber hygiene and fraud prevention.
• Report regularly to the Board and Risk Committee on cyber posture, incidents, and mitigation plans.
• Lead the security team; collaborate with IT, compliance, risk management, and business stakeholders.

Candidate Profile

Qualifications

2. Leadership as CISO: 3-5 years

3. Security Strategy & Policy Development:

4. IS Infrastructure:

5. SOC & IT Security Operations:

6. IS Culture Building:

7. Stakeholder & Regulatory Engagement:

next four weeks

Our clients offer excellent salaries and opportunities for career growth.

If interested, please email your Resume to prakash@impsmanagement.com, referencing CISO (NBFC), Mumbai.