Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) - Fintech/Payments

Role Overview

Our client is looking for a well-rounded leader who will be responsible for building the security program and improving our client’s overall security posture. This area is very important to our client as it is a requirement for them to be better positioned to meet the needs of their customers and enables trust with the mission of safeguarding their customers’ assets and data against an evolving landscape of sophisticated global and local threats.

What You Will Do

Develop and implement a scalable information security strategy, ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations, manage security risk, lead a high-performing security team, and establish a robust threat intelligence program.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The ideal candidate will have experience with information security governance, risk, and compliance, as well as technical infrastructure and networks. They will be able to articulate complex security concepts and risks in business terms and have excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Requirements

• Experience with information security governance, risk and compliance experience for a global organization
• Knowledge of technical infrastructure, networks, databases and systems in relation to IT Security and IT Risk
• Strategic business partner with ability to articulate complex security concepts and risks in business terms
• Ability to lead, manage, and inspire a team
• Experience developing and publishing company-wide policies, standards, and other governance documents
• Ability to work cross-functionally and think rigorously
• In-depth knowledge of cybersecurity principles, industry standards, frameworks, and best practices
• Ability to manage key customer relationships
• Proven experience scaling a security program in a high-growth, fast-paced technology or fintech environment