Head of Information Security – CISO

Job Description: • Define, implement, and oversee enterprise-wide information security and risk management strategy • Develop, own, and continually refine the comprehensive Information Security and Cyber Risk Management strategy and roadmap for the company • Lead, mentor, and scale a high-performing security organization • Manage the security budget, technology investments, and vendor relationships • Establish and maintain an enterprise-wide risk management framework • Ensure rigorous compliance with all relevant financial regulations and standards • Oversee all security audits, compliance assessments, and regulatory examinations • Collaborate with legal, compliance and privacy functions • Define and govern the security architecture for cloud-native environment • Implement and manage security tools and technologies • Develop, test, and lead the Security Incident Response Plan (SIRP) • Manage Disaster Recovery (DR) and Business Continuity Plan (BCP) efforts • Provide reporting on security posture, key risks, and security metrics to Executive Team and Board of Directors Requirements: • 5 - 10 years of progressive experience in Information Security and Cyber Risk Management, with at least 3-5 years in a senior leadership role (Director, VP, or CISO) • Demonstrable experience working within the Fintech or a closely regulated financial services industry is required • Deep expertise in regulatory frameworks relevant to financial data (PCI DSS, ISO 27001, SOC 2, or similar) • Proven hands-on experience securing modern, cloud-native environments (e.g., AWS, GCP) • Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence technical teams, executive management, and external stakeholders • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field Benefits: • unlimited paid time off • 401(k) match • monthly wellness stipend • health/dental/vision insurance options • disability coverage • paid parental leave • flexible spending account (for childcare and healthcare) • life insurance • remote-friendly work environment Apply tot his job