Navi - Associate Manager - Information Security

Summary:

Navi Technologies limited is one of the fastest growing financial services companies in India providing Personal & Home Loans, Insurance and Mutual Funds with a digital first approach. Under the Navi umbrella are Navi Finserv Limited, Navi General Insurance and Navi AMC with a mission to build financial services that are simple, affordable and accessible. program at the Group Level ensuring cybersecurity compliance to the requirements put forth by regulators - RBI, IRDAI & SEBI.

Key responsibilities:

- As Navi operates in the regulatory space, this role requires interpreting and helping implement regulations related to cyber security by Reserve Bank of India, IRDAI and SEBI, as well as any other applicable regulatory guidance related to the service offerings issued by relevant institutions

- Further to the point above, ensure on-going monitoring and compliance with existing regulatory expectations across these dimensions

- Ensuring that information security principles, policies, frameworks, standards and controls are defined, implemented and managed effectively.

- Partner and collaborate extensively with cross-functional teams, such as Engineering, Infrastructure, IT, Legal, and help minimize information security risks

- Architect and deliberate on the solutions that are compliant with relevant regulatory cybersecurity requirements

- Conduct and review results of Technology Risk Assessment, recommending mitigation strategies to bring the Risk to appropriate levels

- Ensure readiness of the organization for internal and external audits by keeping all documents, evidences, ready

- If required, represent Navi in Board and Board Committee meetings, as well as in discussions with regulators

- Conduct Security awareness programs, train personnel on data security & privacy related processes and responsibilities

- Review / conduct Third Party Risk Assessments & Vendor assessments before onboarding

- Review security solutions / controls implemented by Tech / Engineering teams, controls at data center, cyber / information security incidents, IT BCP and DR drills, cloud security controls

- Identify and define Security KPIs including weekly, monthly reports and update Security Dashboards

Required Skills:

- Prior experience in the Fintech/Startup industry and knowledge of one of the regulatory compliances like PCI DSS, RBI Master Directives, IRDA, SEBI cyber security guideline is required

- Hands-on approach in solving complex security problems

- Experience with Cyber Security & Risk Management frameworks like ISO27001, NIST SP 800-37, etc Cyber Kill Chain, MITRE ATT&CK, or other relevant frameworks

- Working knowledge of Cloud environments like AWS, GCP is beneficial

- Exposure to Agile methodologies, DevOps, Cloud technologies is beneficial

- Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines, and to prioritize in a highly dynamic work environment

- Ability to balance risk, potential impact, resourcing, business drivers, and timelines

- Excellent verbal and written communication skills

- 2-4 years of experience working in information security or compliance

Preferred Qualifications:

- Bachelor's degree / Diploma in computer science, information technology or Information security

- Relevant certifications (e.g., ISO 27001 Lead Auditor Lead Implementer, CISA, CISM, CISSP, etc.)