Senior Information Security Specialist

Are you passionate about making a meaningful impact on businesses in developing countries and experienced in implementing security frameworks? Join our team as Senior Information Security Specialist at Impact Fund Denmark (IFDK).

At IFDK, you join a mission-driven organisation with a clear purpose — to finance projects that bring sustainable development to life, from forestry in Paraguay to solar energy in Brazil and diagnostics in Bangladesh.

Here is what you get with us

• A leading role in shaping and strengthening our information security

• Collaboration with highly skilled IT professionals in a friendly and inclusive culture

• Access to the full suite of Microsoft enterprise tools in a modern and tech-driven environment

The job
We are on a mission to continue strengthening our information security efforts.

Reporting to the SVP Technology & Operations, you will address critical security questions and strengthen the management of information security, incl. risk mitigation, regulatory compliance, building of awareness culture, and strengthening of detect, response and continuity capabilities. The information security effort has strong support from the board and executive management, emphasizing its business-critical nature.

You will work closely together with the Technology team to implement relevant security measures, and you will join an international organisation on a vital mission with a unique opportunity to elevate the organisation’s information security to the next level. Your contributions will be central to empowering IFDK to achieve its goals and successfully navigate the challenges of the future.

Main tasks and responsibilities

• Threat & data management : Identify critical security risks and develop proactive strategies to manage and protect critical data.
• Conduct risk assessments and report : Perform continuous risk assessments to identify potential threats and vulnerabilities and present findings to executive stakeholders
• Implement security controls : Deploy security controls to mitigate identified risks and continuously monitor the effectiveness of these controls to ensure they remain compliant and adapted to emerging threats.
• Train and educate : Stay up to date with the latest security trends and facilitate ongoing training and awareness programs for all employees. Help ensure they understand their roles in the information security ecosystem to promote greater ownership and a security culture.

Your qualifications and experience

• Experience from a position where you successfully have led complex changes or projects regarding cyber and information security – preferably within the financial sector e.g. as a consultant.
• Knowledge of relevant legal and security frameworks e.g., ISO27001/2, DORA etc.
• Relevant experience in information security management, risk assessment and executive security reporting
• Relevant technical skills and knowledge about the Microsoft 365 security stack (Entra ID, Defender, Purview), security monitoring and incident response.

Personal competences

• Independent, proactive and self-driven
• Outgoing and a natural relationship builder
• Ability to communicate across levels, from technical to C-level
• Positive team player

Ready to build the digital foundation for global impact ?
As part of the recruitment process, we need your targeted CV, preferably with a brief motivational statement at the top. Please submit it via the apply button today or no later than September 18th, 2026. We will be conducting interviews on an ongoing basis, so do not wait too long to apply.

CVs not submitted via the apply button will not be considered. The start date is as soon as possible, but we are ready to wait for the right candidate.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Application deadline: Apply no later than 18. September 2026

Lokation: Copenhagen, Denmark