Mission
Define, lead and oversee the cybersecurity strategy for Plard (Global Cards Platform), ensuring alignment with Group and Cards cybersecurity frameworks while addressing the specific regulatory, operational and fraud-risk landscape of the Cards business.
Key Responsibilities
Define and supervise the correct implementation of the cybersecurity strategy for Plard (Cards) in alignment with the Group and Cards cybersecurity strategy.
Ensure compliance with all applicable regulatory requirements (e.g., financial services regulation, data protection, PCI-DSS and other payment industry standards) and address the specific cybersecurity risks associated with card issuing, authorization, disputes and processing platforms.
Promote, support and enable the adoption of global cybersecurity controls, capabilities and defence mechanisms across Plard systems, applications, infrastructure and data.
Drive the implementation of Group cybersecurity minimum requirements, policies, standards and regulatory obligations within the Cards perimeter.
Identify, assess, monitor and report cybersecurity risks affecting Plard to senior management and relevant governance forums, ensuring appropriate mitigation plans are defined and executed.
Perform and oversee security risk assessments on systems, assets, applications, projects and third parties within the Cards ecosystem, enforcing timely remediation of identified vulnerabilities.
Oversee cybersecurity requirements in technology transformation initiatives, ensuring security-by-design and secure SDLC practices across Cards platforms (CIO, Disputes, Authorization/Stratos).
Lead electronic fraud risk protection activities in close coordination with Fraud Risk, Operations, Authorization and Disputes teams, ensuring strong alignment between cybersecurity and fraud prevention controls.
Coordinate cybersecurity incident response within the Cards perimeter, ensuring proper escalation, communication and reporting to business leadership, regulators and other relevant stakeholders.
Engage with internal business areas, Group cybersecurity teams, regulators, payment schemes, government agencies and external partners to ensure effective cybersecurity governance and collaboration.
Support leadership and business managers in fostering a strong security culture and driving appropriate security behaviours across the Cards organization.