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Ayokunle Adaralegbe, Vice President – Information Security

Ayokunle Adaralegbe

Vice President – Information Security·Nomura

Great Britain (UK)

Master's degree, Finance & Strategy

Work experience

Total years of experience: 19 years, 6 months

Vice President – Information Security

July 2024 - Present

Nomura

London, United Kingdom Hybrid

July 2024 - Present

Experience: NIST, CIS, ISO 27001, CE+, GRC, Qualys, Application and Infrastructure Vulnerability
Assessment, Rapid 7Insight, Cervantes, Nessus IQ, Axonios, and Proficient in GRC platforms, SIEM
tools, and risk assessment software. Standards: In-depth knowledge of
(BCMS),
Environment: Unix, Window
• Lead the identification of application risk using threat modeling approach and developed control
deficiency remediation working with IT and various stakeholders; Cyber Security Co-ordination: Participate in various Stakeholder meetings and work to develop
an enterprise cybersecurity culture. Vulnerability Assessment: Oversee regular vulnerability scans, penetration testing, and threat
analysis across all IT assets, including cloud environments Continuous Threat Management (CTEM): Implement and maintain a CTEM framework
to provide continuous visibility into the organisations threat exposure, enabling proactive risk
reduction
• Drafted and implemented information Security Policies aligned with ISO 27001 standard
• Provide C-level advisory and guidance on cybersecurity initiatives covering technology,
processes and compliance
• Conduct Control self-Assessment, identified control deficiencies. designed control and provided
control assurances.
• Designed and implemented Cyber Security framework using NIST Cyber Security Framework
and CIS controls.
• Expertise: Designed and implemented enterprise-wide Information Security Management
Systems (ISMS) aligned with ISO
• Policy Development: Authored comprehensive information security policies, procedures, and
guidelines to safeguard critical assets.
• Awareness Programs: Conducted training sessions to enhance organizational cybersecurity
culture and reduce human error risks.
• Incident Management: Led response teams to mitigate security breaches and implemented
robust incident response frameworks.
• Threat Analysis: Monitored and analysed emerging cyber threats to proactively strengthen
defenses.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Act as a trusted advisor to the business, explaining technical
vulnerabilities in non-technical terms and advocating for the importance of implementing
security measures,
• Risk Management: Analyse findings to prioritise vulnerabilities based on risk level, business
impact, and potential exploitation.
• Risk Assessment: Conducted comprehensive risk assessments using
methodologies.
• Risk Treatment Plans: Developed tailored risk treatment strategies to mitigate identified
vulnerabilities.
• Risk Analytics: Utilized NIST frameworks to quantify risks and prioritize mitigation efforts

Company industry:
Banking

Enterprise Security Architect – Consultant

May 2023 - November 2023

Maximus UK

London, United Kingdom Remote

May 2023 - November 2023

Experience: NIST, CIS, ISO 27001, CE+, Vulnerability Assessment, Penetration testing, GRC, Qualys,
Nmap, Nessus, OWASP for Application security assessment. and Proficient in GRC platforms, SIEM
tools, and risk assessment software. Standards: In-depth knowledge of
(BCMS),
Environment: Unix, Window,
• Holding responsibility for defining strategy and governing principles for IS, data privacy and risk
management.
• Reviewing solutions for Department of Work and Pension, public facing, government digital
services in line with needs.
• Working closely with senior business and technical stakeholders to define the vision and drive
strategy for maturing the companys information security risk posture.
• Reviewed ISMS scope, updated ISMS policies and procedures and prepared statement of
applicability in readiness for recertification audit,
• Providing supplier and Third party risk assurance and carrying out daily vendor risk
assessments in line with government agencies security contract requirement prior to
onboarding.
• Developing and maintaining Maximus UK Security Strategy aligned to both UK business and
Corporate objectives.

Company industry:
Other Healthcare Services

Senior VP, Cyber Security, Risk, Governance and Assurance

May 2020 - February 2023

NG Clearing Limited (Derivatives Clearing House)

Lagos, Nigeria

May 2020 - February 2023

Experience: NIST, CIS, ISO 27001, CE+, GRC, Qualys, Application and Infrastructure Vulnerability
Assessment, Nessus IQ, and Proficient in GRC platforms, SIEM tools, and risk assessment software.
Standards: In-depth knowledge of ISO
Environment: Unix, Window.

Company industry:
Financial Services

VP, Enterprise Risk Management (CRO)

December 2012 - January 2020

Central Securities Plc

London, United Kingdom

December 2012 - January 2020

• Expertise: Designed and implemented enterprise-wide Information Security Management
Systems (ISMS) aligned with ISO
• Policy Development: Authored comprehensive information security policies, procedures,
and guidelines to safeguard critical assets.
• Awareness Programs: Conducted training sessions to enhance organizational cybersecurity
culture and reduce human error risks.
• Incident Management: Led response teams to mitigate security breaches and implemented
robust incident response frameworks.
• Threat Analysis: Monitored and analysed emerging cyber threats to proactively strengthen
defenses.
• ISMS Leadership: Spearheaded ISMS governance frameworks to ensure alignment with
organizational objectives and ISOtandards.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborated with C-suite executives and board members to
communicate security risks and governance strategies.
• Audit Readiness: Prepared organizations for internal and external ISMS audits, ensuring
100% compliance readiness.
• Policy Enforcement: Established accountability mechanisms to enforce governance policies
across departments.
• Continuous Improvement: Implemented PDCA (Plan-Do-Check-Act) cycles to refine
governance processes continually.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Act as a trusted advisor to the business, explaining technical
vulnerabilities in non-technical terms and advocating for the importance of implementing
security measures,
• Risk Management: Analyse findings to prioritise vulnerabilities based on risk level, business
impact, and potential exploitation.
• Risk Assessment: Conducted comprehensive risk assessments using ISO27005 and
ISO31000 methodologies.
• Risk Treatment Plans: Developed tailored risk treatment strategies to mitigate identified
vulnerabilities.
• Risk Analytics: Utilized NIST frameworks to quantify risks and prioritize mitigation efforts.
• Third-Party Risk: Managed vendor and third-party risks by enforcing stringent contractual
security obligations.

Company industry:
Financial Services

Information Security Analyst

November 2010 - December 2012

Depository Trust & Clearing Corp (D.T.C.C

London, United Kingdom

November 2010 - December 2012

Company industry:
Financial Services

Information Security (Senior Associate)

January 2008 - November 2010

State Street Bank

City of London, Great Britain (UK)

January 2008 - November 2010

Company industry:
Banking

Information Security Assurance Officer

January 2004 - January 2005

Ecobank Plc

Lagos, Nigeria

January 2004 - January 2005

Company industry:
Banking

Information Security Officer

January 2003 - January 2004

Fidelity Bank Plc

Lagos, Nigeria

January 2003 - January 2004

Company industry:
Banking

Education

Strathclyde Business School

January 2013

January 2013

Master's degree, Finance & Strategy

United Kingdom

Loughborough University

January 2007

January 2007

Master's degree, Banking & Financial Markets

United Kingdom

Obafemi Awolowo University

January 2001

January 2001

Bachelor's degree, Hons.

Nigeria

Skills

AUDITING
Intermediate
AUDITING
Intermediate
BUSINESS CONTINUITY
Intermediate
BUSINESS CONTINUITY
Intermediate
COMPLIANCE MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
COMPLIANCE MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
CYBER SECURITY
Intermediate
CYBER SECURITY
Intermediate
GOVERNANCE
Intermediate
GOVERNANCE
Intermediate
IDENTITY AND ACCESS MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
IDENTITY AND ACCESS MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
NETWORK SECURITY
Intermediate
NETWORK SECURITY
Intermediate
QUALITY ASSURANCE
Intermediate
QUALITY ASSURANCE
Intermediate
RISK ANALYSIS
Intermediate
RISK ANALYSIS
Intermediate
RISK MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
RISK MANAGEMENT
Intermediate

Training and Certifications

Certifications
BS ISO / IEC 27001
Essentials of Leadership
Certified Risk Manager
Certified Scrum Master (CSM)
Professional Scrum Master (PSM 1)
Qualified Cyber Essential Assessor
Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
Certified In Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC)