Team Lead - Data & Security Compliance
Melbourne, AU
Technology – Security /
Permanent /
Hybrid
Our Purpose
At Xero, we’re here to help supercharge small businesses. We do this by automating routine tasks, surfacing actionable insights and connecting businesses with the right data, advisors and apps. When that happens, we’re not only making life better for small business, we’ll be building a stronger economy that can change the world.
About the role
This role will be responsible for leading a team of dedicated and high-performing data and security compliance specialists, working across all parts of the business to improve Xero’s data & security compliance posture. As a team, we aim to reduce the risk of security incidents, through improving the efficiency and effectiveness of Xero’s data and security controls.
We're looking for a proven people leader, with extensive experience of leading teams in a fast paced technical environment. You will be responsible for guiding and mentoring the team, managing performance, and leading delivery on key projects. A proven track record of people leadership and delivery is critical for this role.
As a leader at Xero we expect you to come with high EQ, being self-aware, self-regulated, motivated and empathetic, with great interpersonal skills. You'll lead and live our vision and values – building and fostering an inclusive and positive team culture.
What you'll do
- Lead the Data & Security Compliance team; including recruitment, leave management, performance reviews, learning & development, and connecting their work directly to Xero's strategic goals.
- Coach and mentor each of your direct reports to help them become the best versions of themselves they can be, using a variety of techniques which may include performance feedback and career development.
- Lead delivery of critical security initiatives, balancing team workload and moral with achieving project milestones and deadlines.
- Maintain the Xero information security management framework; you'll use your compliance subject matter expertise to empower the team, staying ahead of key trends and changes that may impact Xero today and in the future.
- Own data and security compliance requirements across all areas of Xero’s business, including product, platform, and third party software and services, to ensure these are well understood and managed.
- Engage and manage external stakeholders, vendors, and service providers delivering services and capabilities related to Xero’s data and security compliance practice.
- Work with all areas of Xero’s business to ensure they have business continuity plans in place and these are regularly tested and maintained.
What you'll bring
- Proven people leadership and delivery skills; you'll come with extensive experience leading a team of compliance/risk/security professionals, including the ability to drive successful delivery of the teams initiatives and projects through empowerment and ownership.
- Previous career experience across information security and compliance management, with deep subject matter expertise in various data & security compliance frameworks (SOC2, ISO, PCI, etc).
- You'll take a business focused, proactive and pragmatic approach to data and security compliance. This will include a keen eye for automating routine or repetitive tasks, and using AI/ML tools day to day to increase productivity for you and your team.
- Experience implementing risk management and information management security frameworks, in large complex technical environments.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, both internally and externally. You'll be able to influence others and drive change with Xero's values at heart.
Research has shown that women and underrepresented groups are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single competency or experience . If you are excited about this role, but your past experience doesn't align perfectly, we encourage you to apply anyway. You could be just the right person for this role and Xero. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application and throughout the interview process.
Why Xero?
Offering very generous paid leave to use however you’d like (plus statutory holidays!), dedicated paid leave to care for your physical and mental wellbeing as well as an Employee Assistance Program to access mental health care for you and your family. Health insurance, life insurance, and income protection.
We offer wellbeing and sports programmes, employee resource groups, 26 weeks of paid parental leave for primary caregivers, an Employee Share Plan, beautiful offices, flexible working, career development, and many other benefits that reflect our human value.
You’ll do the best work of your life at Xero!
