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Project: Visma Idella BV

We are Visma Idella, one of the largest pension administration and payment companies in the Netherlands. We administer over 4.2 million pension files and execute over 2.2 million payments. We do this through our SaaS solutions in an enterprising, dedicated, inclusive and responsible way. With these SaaS solutions we deliver a safe and accessible financial service within one platform. We continuously challenge ourselves to further improve these services.

Now we are looking into strengthening our forces with a new colleague as Security Manager, who will:

• Ensures the company functions in a compliant, legal, secure and ethical manner while meeting its business goals.

• Responsible for developing security & compliance programs, reviewing and maintaining company information security policies and advising management on possible risks & mitigating measures

• Ensuring continuous DORA compliance, being aware of the updates on this approach, understanding the impact, suggesting and implementing mandatory requirements while considering the business specific

• Implement and manage an effective security & compliance program for our SaaS products & BPO services in/ for pension administration, disbursements, investments and benefits through: policies and security standards, security awareness and information, security incident process ownership, RCA review & management reporting, business continuity plans, security audits, monitor and report compliance with policies and security standards

• Build strong, respectful partnerships by listening actively and sharing information openly with colleagues across different departments.

• Thrive in a team setting by actively participating in group discussions and valuing shared decision-making to achieve common objectives

• Regularly verify company procedures and policies to identify possible weaknesses or risks. Suggest & apply updates accordingly.

• Ensure annual reconfirmation of applicable procedures and policies, in order to adhere to ISO27001 (ISMS) maintenance requirements and ISAE3000 evidence provision

• Interact and managing effectively the relationship with internal and external stakeholders related to reporting, security and compliance topics (eg. internal departments, financial institutions etc)

• Continuous alignment with other 2nd and 3rd line competencies to ensure Business Continuity measures are defined, adhered to and tested

• Effectively drive service development and contribute to company development Processes

• Enforce information security policies through the applicable security governance

• Report on company's security posture to the Director Business Operations & Strategy, other leadership team members as well as divisional management (CISO).

• Reporting on security incidents as they are discovered, combined with mitigating

• measures and structural solutions to improve operational quality

• Engage proactively in identifying solutions to challenges and celebrate successes as a united team

What would be the background we are looking for:

• Experience of more than 3 years in a security, compliance role in the tech sector, a financial institution, pension fund or pension administrator;

• Team player, communicative, able to express and explain the ideas in an intelligible way

• Ability to change and adapt to new demands and expectations in the role

• Strong affinity with information technology, the financial sector and compliance area

• Proactive attitude to adapt to new demands and expectations in the role

• Comprehensive understanding of the ISO 27001 standards, including its structure, requirements, and how it fits into the broader context of information security management systems (ISMS)

• Strong analytical skills with a ‘not letting go’ mentality

• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English to ensure alignment with colleagues and customers on security and compliance related matters

• Adapt effectively to changes, demonstrating comfort in adjusting to shifts in work activities.

• Show the capability to make informed decisions and take action with limited information, while efficiently managing risk and uncertainty in uncertain situations

• Dutch language skills would be nice to have

Want to join?

At Visma, you’ll join a skilled and cohesive team with different expertise. We believe diversity and inclusion create a more engaging workplace, better business results, and innovative solutions.

Of course, we offer competitive terms and great benefits. You will have the ability to grow professionally through internal courses and self-study opportunities through our learning universe. With us, you get both the pleasure of working in an entrepreneurial IT company of a smaller size while benefiting from the power and opportunities it means to be part of a strong technology group.
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