Information Security & Risk Manager Ref. No: 8006

Kingfisher plc is an international home improvement company with approximately 1,380 stores, supported by a team of 79,000 colleagues. We operate in eight countries across Europe under retail banners including B&Q, Castorama, Brico Dépôt, Screwfix, TradePoint and Koçtaş. We offer home improvement products and services to consumers and trade professionals who shop in our stores and via our e-commerce channels. At Kingfisher, our purpose is to make home improvement accessible for everyone.

Over 4 years ago Kingfisher opened a Finance Shared Service Centre in Krakow, to which we are looking for candidates for the position below.

Region: Warszawa, mazowieckie

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Requirements

• Proven professional experience in information security management principles
• Breadth and depth of knowledge of standards such as ISO 27001, NIST, OWASP
• An ability to communicate complex and technical issues to diverse audiences, orally and in writing, in an easily understood, authoritative, and actionable manner
• Strong understanding of the business relevance of information security risks and the current trends and developments in information security
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• A demonstrated ability to use positive influencing skills effectively to modify their opinions, plans, or behaviours
• An understanding of business needs and commitment to delivering high-quality, prompt, and efficient service to the business
• An understanding of organizational mission, values, and goals and consistent application of this knowledge
• Strong decision-making capabilities, with a proven ability to weigh the relative costs and benefits of potential actions and identify the most appropriate one
• Strong organization, prioritization, and rationalization skills
• Has the accessibility and ability to interface with, and gain the respect of, stakeholders at all levels and roles in the company
• Is a confident, energetic self-starter, with strong interpersonal skills
• Has good judgment, a sense of urgency and has demonstrated commitment to high standards of ethics, regulatory compliance, customer service and business integrity
• Strong problem-solving and trouble-shooting skills
• Strong team values, recognises the value of a positive team environment and contributes to the creation of this

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Responsibilities

• Work within the Information Security & Risk team
• Provide a consultancy service to Banner / Group Function ensuring there is the correct balance between business operations and security 
• Develop and own strong relationships with Banner / Group Function to enable the delivery of effective consultancy and be a trusted advisor
• Develop an understanding of business goals and reframe risk discussions in business terms
• Educate stakeholders on cybersecurity-related matters in an effort to increase awareness and improve culture 
• Identify opportunities to improve and increase the services to the Banner/Group Function
• Own the Banner portfolio of security activity
• Develop and maintain a detailed risk and threat landscape for the Banner / Group Function
• Establish risk ownership and accountability within the Banner Group Function
• Support the Banner / Group Function in risk decision making and prioritisation of activities
• Analyse security risks and their impact on the operating environment, recommending practical solutions that will support the Banner needs
• Ensure all solutions are delivered ‘Secure by Design’
• Perform supplier assurance reviews in support of legal and commercial activities including the negotiation of security clauses
• Be part of the Security Incident Response Team (SIRT) providing expertise and making decisions on the appropriate response to a security breach
• Provide detailed and accurate reports to support the findings of all reviews and activities

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We offer

• Private medical healthcare at LUXMED (including dentalcare) for you and your family
• Medicover sports card (Fit&More package)
• Life insurance financed by the employer
• 30-minute lunch break included in the 8-hour working day
• Work in a highly professional and stimulating atmosphere
• Training & Buddy programme that will allow you to quickly adapt to your new role
• Wellbeing programme for employees
• Co-financing of monthly tickets for the public transport in Krakow
• Comfortable working environment in the office and the possibility of home office
• Language courses, accounting courses, access to LinkedIn Learning and the possibility of co-financing studies and certification
• Employee referral programme

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