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Farfetch is a leading global marketplace for the luxury fashion industry. The Farfetch Marketplace connects customers in over 190 countries and territories with items from more than 50 countries and over 1,400 of the world’s best brands, boutiques, and department stores, delivering a truly unique shopping experience and access to the most extensive selection of luxury on a global marketplace.
TECHNOLOGY
We're on a mission to build end-to-end products and technology that powers the an incredible e-commerce experience for luxury customers everywhere, understanding the motivations and needs of our customers and partners, to designing and testing hypotheses, to creating industry-leading experiences for luxury customers.
PORTO
Our office is near Porto, in the north of Portugal, and is located in a vibrant business hub. It offers a dynamic and welcoming environment where our employees can connect and network with a large community of tech professionals.
THE ROLE
We're looking for a Cyber Governance, Risk and Compliance Specialist to join our Information Security team. In this role, you'll help strengthen Farfetch's cybersecurity governance, risk management, and compliance practices, ensuring our security policies, controls, and processes align with business needs, regulatory requirements, and industry standards. You'll work closely with stakeholders across the business to identify and assess security risks, monitor compliance, support audits and assessments, and continuously improve Farfetch's Information Security framework.
WHO YOU ARE
You have a degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field.
You have a background in software development or systems administration.
You have more than 4 years of experience in a similar Information Security, GRC, Risk, or Compliance role.
You have a good understanding of network protocols, design, and operations.
You have working knowledge of Information Security principles, techniques, and technologies.
You have experience with Information Security governance frameworks and standards, such as COBIT and ISO 27001.
You have experience reviewing security policies and procedures, managing documentation, and performing gap analyses.
You have a good understanding of risk assessment methodologies, such as OCTAVE and NIST SP 800-30.
Certifications in Information Security, such as CRISC, CISA, CEH, or similar, are a plus.
Experience with Data Privacy Impact Assessments (DPIAs) is a plus.
Experience working on AI and Data Governance projects is a plus.
You have strong English communication skills, both written and verbal.
You're self-motivated, proactive, and comfortable working with minimal supervision
WHAT YOU'LL DO
Support the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of Farfetch's Information Security governance framework.
Recommend and implement changes to strengthen security controls and reduce the risk of unauthorized access.
Review, maintain, and audit Information Security policies, procedures, and related documentation.
Monitor compliance with applicable legal, regulatory, and industry standards and requirements.
Perform Information Security risk assessments and other security reviews, identifying gaps and supporting the definition of appropriate mitigation actions.
Support audits, compliance assessments, and gap analyses across the Information Security landscape.
Coordinate and monitor company-wide Information Security controls to help protect the integrity of Farfetch's assets.
Contribute to increasing Information Security awareness across the business.