Munawar Valiji
About Munawar Valiji
Munawar Valiji is the Chief Information Security Officer at Trainline, with a diverse background in information security across various organizations, including Sainsbury's and JPMorgan Chase Bank. He possesses extensive experience in risk management, compliance, and team leadership, having developed global security frameworks and cultivated a security-conscious culture in his roles.
Work at Trainline
Munawar Valiji serves as the Chief Information Security Officer at Trainline since 2020. In this role, he is responsible for building and delivering a comprehensive business-enabling security program. He focuses on creating an information security-conscious culture through a pragmatic framework. His work involves extensive stakeholder management, ensuring compliance, and fostering relationships across the organization.
Previous Experience in Information Security
Prior to his current position, Munawar Valiji held several key roles in information security. He worked as the Group Chief Information Security Officer at Sainsbury's from 2017 to 2020. He also served as Head of Information Security at News UK from 2013 to 2017 and briefly at the Financial Times in 2013. His extensive experience in the field includes roles at JPMorgan Chase Bank and Citi, where he focused on information risk management and architecture.
Education and Expertise
Munawar Valiji studied at Kingston University, where he earned a BSc in Computer Information Systems Design from 1992 to 1996. His educational background supports his expertise in IT risk management, internal audit, and compliance. He possesses a proven ability as a team leader and motivator in the field of information security, with skills in staff management and project team organization.
Career Background
Munawar Valiji has a diverse career in technology and information security spanning over two decades. He began as a Technical Systems Engineer at Morse in 1996 and progressed through various roles, including IT Manager at National Australia Bank and Senior Manager at Deloitte. His career reflects a strong focus on risk management, governance frameworks, and vendor management.
Achievements in Risk Management
Throughout his career, Munawar Valiji has developed and delivered global risk and governance frameworks while collaborating with multi-disciplined teams. He is experienced in audit, internal controls, and risk review. His work has involved creating a comprehensive security program and fostering an information security-conscious culture within organizations.