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IT Security Partner
Director – Security Partner
At CNA Hardy, great people don’t just join us—they grow with us, lead with purpose, and help shape the future of our business and the industry. We exist to help businesses navigate an unpredictable world through the expertise, integrity, and commitment of our people. Every role contributes to protecting businesses, livelihoods, and communities, giving our people the opportunity to make a meaningful and visible impact.
We are currently hiring for a Director – Security Partner in our London office to lead the delivery and oversight of Information Security across CNA Hardy. This is a senior leadership role responsible for:
- Aligning global security strategy with local business needs
- Acting as a trusted advisor to IT and business leadership
- Driving enterprise-wide security initiatives that safeguard our systems, data, and operations
What You’ll Be Doing
Security Leadership & Strategy
- Lead the implementation of global information security strategy at CNA Hardy, ensuring alignment with business priorities and local operational needs.
Stakeholder Partnership
- Act as the primary liaison between global Information Security and the CNA Hardy IT and business teams
- Embed security into core business processes and decision-making.
Risk & Threat Management
- Identify emerging vulnerabilities, assess risk impacts, and drive effective mitigation strategies in collaboration with global security leadership.
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Security Operations & Incident Management
- Oversee detection, response, and resolution of security incidents, ensuring adherence to global policies and regulatory requirements.
Leadership & Governance
- Provide oversight and leadership to security teams and initiatives, delivering reporting, insights, and assurance to:
- Senior leadership
- Regulators
- Enterprise risk functions
What We’re Looking For
Deep Information Security Expertise
- Strong technical knowledge across:
- Risk management
- Security operations
- Incident response
Regulatory & Compliance Knowledge
- Expert understanding of:
- Security regulations
- Frameworks
- Internal controls
- Particularly relevant in complex, regulated environments.
Leadership & Influencing Skills
- Proven ability to:
- Lead security teams
- Influence senior stakeholders
- Drive adoption of security best practices across an enterprise.
Project & Change Delivery
- Demonstrated experience leading security initiatives and projects through full lifecycle delivery in enterprise environments.
Strong Communication & Stakeholder Management
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively across:
- IT teams
- Business leadership
- External stakeholders
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The Company: CNA Hardy
CNA Hardy is a leading specialist commercial insurance provider for clients within the Lloyd’s and company markets. We offer a highly specialised and innovative portfolio of market-leading products, supporting businesses of all sizes—domestically, internationally, and globally.
Our Reach & Expertise
- Work across more than 200 countries and territories, offering tailored solutions via company and Lloyd’s platforms.
- Global offices ensuring local expertise:
- Belgium
- Denmark
- France
- Germany
- Italy
- The Netherlands
- UK (Birmingham, Glasgow, Manchester, London)
- Key teams include:
- Underwriters
- Risk control engineers
- Claims managers
- International solutions team
Our Values
- Client-first approach: We solve risks quickly and comprehensively, acting as trusted partners.
- Part of CNA Financial Corp: One of the largest U.S. commercial property and casualty insurance companies, operating for over 125 years.
- Deliver thorough, high-value insurance solutions to over 1 million businesses and professionals across the U.S., Canada, and Europe.
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