Man Group
Chief Information Security Officer
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Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at Man Group
About Man Group
Man Group is a global alternative investment management firm, focused on delivering outperformance for sophisticated clients through Systematic, Discretionary and Solutions offerings. Driven by talent and cutting-edge technology, our single and multi-manager strategies span public and private markets, all major asset classes, with a significant focus on alternatives.
Rooted in London, we manage £227.6 billion* and operate across multiple global offices. Man Group plc is listed on the London Stock Exchange under EMG.LN, as part of the FTSE 250 Index. Visit www.man.com for further information.
As of 31 December 2025
The Team
We are seeking a CISO to take full ownership of Information Security and Identity & Access Management (IAM) at Man Group. This is a leadership role that blends:
- Driving cross-firm change
- Leading the security function
The CISO will:
- Set security standards
- Shape behaviour and culture
- Embed security into business processes
- Collaborate with departments to elevate risk management.
A Deputy CISO will steer day-to-day operations, enabling the CISO to focus on identity transformation, governance, and broader security culture.
Reporting: Directly to the Head of Enterprise Risk.
Role Responsibilities
Strategy & Standards
- Own and align the information security strategy with the firm’s risk appetite
- Foster a security culture through training, engagement, and communication
- Enforce security standards across technology, operations, and business teams—not just within InfoSec
- Collaborate with teams to design secure processes and integrate security into workflows
- Define guardrails for safe AI and emerging technology adoption
- Lead the Information Security and IAM Risks and Controls Self-Assessment (RCSA)
- Monitor risk identification, control documentation, and remediation tracking
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Identity & Access Management
- Lead the IAM strategy and roadmap
- Drive migration from legacy provisioning to a modern, governed identity platform --Manage identity governance implementation
- Application onboarding, lifecycle automation, and access controls
- Remediate audit findings linked to identity and IAM
Governance & Reporting
- Chair the Information Security Steering Committee
- Present security posture, risk, and programme updates to boards and the Risk and Finance Committee
- Oversee third-party risk management (in coordination with TPRM teams)
- Support SOC-1 audit processes
Key Competencies
Essential
- A builder mindset, adept at balancing competing priorities
- Senior information security leadership experience, ready for full CISO responsibility
- Deep technical credibility in information security, with capabilities at architectural and implementation levels
- Proven ability to drive change across non-reporting lines, influencing:
- Technology
- Operations
- Business teams adoption of security standards
- Strong communication skills
- Comfortable presenting to boards, as well as leading technical design reviews
Advantageous
- CISSP certification
- Experience with:
- Identity governance platforms
- Large-scale IAM transformation programmes
- Infrastructure-as-code environments (e.g., Terraform, GitOps)
- Hybrid identity environments (e.g., Active Directory, Entra ID, SSO platforms)
- Security frameworks for emerging technology
- Regulated industries, including governance and compliance (e.g., cloud and cloud-native technologies like Azure/AWS, containerization such as Docker and Kubernetes)
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Inclusion, Work-Life Balance & Benefits
We prioritise equality of opportunity, integrating a culture where inclusion is fundamental. Join a team where diversity strengthens our success. Discover our commitments to growth, development opportunities, and fostering a supportive workplace through:
- External & internal initiatives supporting professional enrichment
- Flexible working arrangements
- Annually, ‘Mankind days’ of paid leave for community volunteering
Our Benefits Package
- Competitive holiday allowances
- Pension/401k, life, and long-term disability coverage
- Group sick pay, enhanced parental leave, and long-service leave
By location, additional benefits may include:
- Private medical coverage
- Discounted gym membership
- Pet insurance
Equal Employment Opportunity
Man Group is committed to equal opportunities for all applicants and employees, irrespective of:
- Race, colour, creed, nationality, ancestry, religion
- Disability, sex, gender identity/expression
- Age, sexual orientation, military status or any other protected characteristic.
Man Group is a Disability-Confident Committed employer. Assistance with hiring or accommodation requests?
Contact: TalentAcquisition@man.com
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