Title:  Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) - Ireland

Requisition ID: 244999

Join a purpose driven winning team, committed to results, in an inclusive and high-performing culture.

Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) - Ireland
Location: Dublin, Ireland

About the Role
Scotiabank is seeking a dynamic Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) for our Ireland operations. This is a pivotal leadership role responsible for safeguarding the Bank’s information assets, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and driving a robust security culture across the organization.

As part of our Information Security & Control (IS&C) team, you will lead governance, risk, and compliance initiatives, oversee security assessments, and provide strategic guidance on emerging threats and technologies. This role is critical to maintaining trust and resilience in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.

What You’ll Do

• Lead Security Governance & Risk Management: Drive compliance with global security standards, regulatory requirements, and third-party agreements.
• Perform Risk Assessments: Evaluate threats to data, technology, and processes, ensuring proactive mitigation strategies.
• Enhance Security Processes: Design and implement improved governance, risk, and compliance frameworks.
• Executive Advisory: Communicate cyber risk effectively to senior leadership, including ExCo and Board-level stakeholders.
• Audit & Regulatory Support: Coordinate audits and ensure adherence to Central Bank of Ireland Fitness & Probity Standards.

What We’re Looking For

• University degree in a related field
• CISSP, CISM, or CISA (preferred)
• Proven track record in information security within financial services
• Expertise in IT controls, risk assessment, and governance frameworks (NIST, CIS, ISO27001)
• Strong understanding of modern security architectures (Cloud, Zero Trust, IAM, SOC/SIEM, Threat Intelligence)
• Incident leadership and crisis response experience
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills
• Ability to influence and inspire trust at all levels

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a global organization committed to innovation and security excellence.
• Work in a collaborative, inclusive environment that values integrity and transparency.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional growth and international exposure.

Ready to make an impact?
Apply now and help us shape the future of secure banking at Scotiabank.

Location(s):  Ireland : Leinster : Dublin 

Scotiabank is a leading bank in the Americas. Guided by our purpose: "for every future", we help our customers, their families and their communities achieve success through a broad range of advice, products and services, including personal and commercial banking, wealth management and private banking, corporate and investment banking, and capital markets.  

At Scotiabank, we value the unique skills and experiences each individual brings to the Bank, and are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible environment for everyone. If you require accommodation (including, but not limited to, an accessible interview site, alternate format documents, ASL Interpreter, or Assistive Technology) during the recruitment and selection process, please let our Recruitment team know. If you require technical assistance, please click here. Candidates must apply directly online to be considered for this role. We thank all applicants for their interest in a career at Scotiabank; however, only those candidates who are selected for an interview will be contacted.