Cyber Security and Information Security Lead at CarePay Ltd

Role Description


We are looking for a Cyber Security & Information Security Lead to take end-to-end ownership of security at CarePay. This is a hands-on, critical role in the organization. You will be the subject-matter expert for cyber and information security, responsible for both day-to-day execution and long-term strategic direction.
You will enhance and build upon existing framework, implement and operate CarePay's security capability, while working closely with engineering, product, operations, and leadership to ensure security enables, rather than slows down, our mission.


Cyber Security & Information Security Leadership


Own and continuously evolve CarePay's information security and cyber security strategy
Establish and maintain security policies, standards, and controls appropriate for a growing, international insurtech
Turn policy into practice through effective implementation of policies, standards and controls
Act as CarePay's primary authority on cyber and information security


Data Protection and Privacy


Ensure appropriate protection of sensitive data, including PII, financial, and health data
Support or act as Data Protection Officer (DPO) where required
Lead or support Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs)
Advise teams on privacy-by-design and data minimisation principles


Risk, Governance and Compliance


Identify, assess, and manage security, technology and privacy risks across products, platforms, and operations
Lead security risk assessments and define pragmatic mitigation plans
Ensure alignment with relevant standards and regulations (e.g. ISO 27001, GDPR, SOC 2, local regulatory requirements)
Prepare for and support audits, certifications, and customer security assessments
Serve as a key point of contact for regulators, partners, and enterprise customers on security matters


Secure Product and Platform Enablement


Partner closely with Engineering and Product teams to embed security by design and secure SDLC practices
Advise on cloud, application, and API security architecture
Oversee vulnerability management, penetration testing, and remediation efforts
Proactively identify emerging threats and weaknesses in CarePay's technology stack


Incident Preparedness and Response


Design and maintain CarePay's incident response and breach management processes
Lead security and privacy incident response activities when required, ensuring calm, clear communication and effective coordination
Drive post-incident reviews and continuous improvement


Culture, Awareness & Influence


Build security and privacy awareness across CarePay through training, guidance and practical support
Translate technical security risks into clear business impact for non-technical stakeholders
Act as a trusted advisor to leadership, contributing to long-term technology and risk decisions


Requirements


8+ years' experience in cyber and information security and privacy function, including business continuity planning and risk management
Solid understanding of:
Information security frameworks (ISO 27001, NIST, SOC 2)
Risk management and control design
Application, cloud, and API security
Incident response and vulnerability management
Data protection and privacy (GDPR)
Experience in regulated environments (insurtech, fintech, health, insurance, or financial services)
Strong knowledge of business impact assessments, disaster recovery, RTOs/RPOs and system criticality mapping
Hands-on experience with cloud-native environments and modern SaaS architectures
Proven ability to work independently with excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including delivering effective training across the company
Analytical and detail-oriented with a proactive approach to risk identification and mitigation
Experience working across multiple countries or regions is a strong advantage


Nice to have:


Relevant certifications (e.g. CISSP, CISM, ISO 27001 Lead Implementer/Auditor)
Previous experience acting as a DPO
Experience scaling security in a growing or mission-driven organisation