Expanding steadily since its launch in 2003, the ACENSI group is an IT consultancy firm, well known for their technical and functional know-how, who specialize in Telecommunications, Financial Markets, as well as in the Energy industry. ACENSI guides businesses in evolutionary IT projects from the initial strategies through to their realization (Project Management, Business Define, Design, Implementation and Infrastructure). From its original focus on technical engineering and Business Analysis, ACENSI has developed new areas of expertise in Digital Application, Business Intelligence, Big Data, ...
About the Role
The assignment is within the CoE Security ‘Strategy and Delivery’ team.
The main responsibilities of this team include:
▪ Defining BNP Paribas Fortis’ cybersecurity strategy.
▪ Translating this strategy into a prioritized portfolio of initiatives (projects), enhancements, and studies.
▪ Overseeing the purpose, value, status, and plans of all portfolio items, as well as their interdependencies.
▪ Acting as a Project Manager (PM) or supporting GS team leads in their PM roles.
▪ Engaging various stakeholders in developing the strategy, roadmaps, and key actions.
▪ Ensuring effective communication with middle and senior management across the bank to align investment priorities and roadmaps.
Key Responsibilities
▪ Conduct in-depth analysis of data security requirements in close collaboration with security architects.
▪ Identify security design gaps in existing and proposed architectures and recommend enhancements.
▪ Ensure security requirements are aligned with standards, regulations, Group targets, and bank requirements.
▪ Influence Group security policies and procedures, particularly in data security.
▪ Develop high-level roadmaps, proposing priority actions for a three-year investment horizon (including macro-budget estimates for execution).
▪ Collaborate closely with the Group to deploy standardized solutions, ensuring a balance between business and cybersecurity requirements.
▪ Oversee all phases of cybersecurity initiatives, from inception to completion.
▪ Prioritize workstreams and activities in alignment with overall security objectives.
▪ Identify and mitigate risks and issues related to cybersecurity initiatives.
▪ Regularly interact with senior management and executives on topics spanning multiple functions.
▪ Ensure stakeholder input is consolidated into concise, high-quality deliverables that can be shared with senior management, supported by a communication kit.
Technical skills
Mandatory:
▪ Strong analytical skills, ability to break down complex issues into key components.
▪ Extensive experience in the financial services industry.
Preferred:
▪ Experience in data security-related projects.
▪ Familiarity with Agile methodology and improving team maturity, productivity, and quality.
Mandatory:
▪ Experience in information security governance.
Preferred:
▪ IT background
Soft Skills
▪ Ability to lead across multiple disciplines and ensure project success.
▪ Comfort working in a complex and constantly evolving environment.
▪ Strong relationship management skills across all levels of the organization.
▪ Ability to build trust with security teams and key stakeholders through accountability and early risk identification.
▪ Excellent interpersonal skills, both verbal and written.
▪ Strong presentation skills, including communication with senior leadership and executives.
▪ Proactive, self-motivated attitude with a strong sense of ownership.
▪ Autonomy, commitment, and perseverance.
▪ Resilience and a solution-oriented mindset.
▪ Strong analytical and synthesis skills.
▪ Fact-based and results-oriented approach.
Language Requirements
▪ French: Fluent
▪ Dutch: Fluent
▪ English: Fluent
Education & Certifications
▪ Master’s degree required.
▪ Mandatory: Project management and change management frameworks (e.g., Prince2, ITIL, ADKAR).
▪ Preferred: Relevant professional certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISA, CRISC).
Requirements
▪ Academic background in economics, informatics or sciences.
▪ 10+ years of experience managing multiple IT and/or security projects and programs.
Work Environment
▪ After initial period, possibility of 50% telework (iIn agreement with hierarchy)