Global Penetration Testing Manager

Link Group is hiring a senior cybersecurity leader to manage global penetration testing operations, overseeing regional execution and regulatory compliance in a multinational banking environment.

• 8–10 years of experience in penetration testing service delivery or coordination.
• Proven track record managing technical service delivery and cross-border teams in multinational organizations.
• Strong executive presence, ability to present complex security topics to C-suite and regulatory bodies.
• Exceptional cross-cultural collaboration and communication skills.
• Complete fluency in English.
• Deep knowledge in penetration testing and cybersecurity.
• Experience in international process implementation and risk-based decision-making.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or equivalent.
• Hold at least one certification: OSCP, OSCE, CREST-CRT, CREST CCT, CISSP, CISM, or GIAC GPEN.

Nice to have:

• Experience in banking or financial services sector, ideally global investment banking.
• Prior advisor experience to a CISO or participation in risk-steering committees.
• Hands-on background in Red Teaming, Purple Teaming, threat modeling, or exploit development.

Global Governance & Compliance:

• Safeguard quality and compliance of global penetration testing services.
• Ensure activities align with bank internal policies and global regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with regional leads in AMER, APAC, and EMEA.

Team Leadership & Strategy:

• Directly manage the EMEA Pentest Coordination Team Lead.
• Provide strategic guidance for execution, technical review, and delivery across EMEA.

Strategic Planning (Book of Work):

• Lead creation, formalization, and stakeholder validation of the annual global pentest Book of Work.

Risk-Based Prioritization:

• Align testing schedules and priorities with threat modeling and risk-based assessments.

Vendor & Budget Management:

• Consolidate and oversee the global pentest budget.
• Conduct performance reviews of internal and external testing providers to improve service.

Metrics, KPIs & Audit Readiness:

• Maintain data integrity in reporting platforms.
• Define and track KPIs/KRIs.
• Deliver executive reporting and support regulatory audits.