DescriptionRole PurposeLead the Security Operations Center (SOC) to ensure effective detection, response, containment, and recovery from cybersecurity incidents, while maintaining continuous monitoring and threat management capabilities.Key AccountabilitiesEstablish and operationalize the Bank’s SOC from the ground up - building detection capability, processes, and team to deliver 24/7 monitoring and response from day one.Lead Cybersecurity Incident Response: Direct and coordinate the end-to-end incident response lifecycle, ensuring timely identification, containment, eradication, recovery, and post-incident review of security events.Manage SOC Operations: Oversee 24/7 security monitoring and incident handling activities, ensuring adherence to defined response procedures, escalation paths, and service level agreements.Enhance Incident Response Capabilities: Develop, maintain, and continuously improve incident response frameworks, playbooks, processes, and readiness exercises to strengthen the Bank’s cyber resilience.Drive Threat Analysis and Mitigation: Oversee threat intelligence, threat hunting, and security investigations to proactively identify emerging threats and reduce organizational risk.Stakeholder Coordination and Reporting: Act as the primary escalation point during major cyber incidents, coordinating with internal stakeholders, management, and relevant teams while providing timely reporting and recommendations. QualificationsMinimum 7-10 years of professional experience with minimum 4-5 years in a similar role.Prior experience in the Banking and/or FinTech sector is preferred.