Chief Information Security Officer

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Chief Information Security Officer based in United States.

This executive leadership role is responsible for defining and driving the overall cybersecurity vision for a fast-growing fintech platform operating in the digital asset space.
You will oversee the protection of critical infrastructure, client assets, and internal systems within a highly distributed, cloud-native environment.
The role combines strategic leadership with hands-on technical involvement, ensuring security is embedded across engineering, product, operations, and compliance functions.
You will report directly to executive leadership and regularly engage with the Board Audit Committee to communicate risk posture and security strategy.
A key part of this role is building a strong security culture, balancing innovation, automation, and regulatory rigor in a rapidly evolving industry.
This is a high-impact position where your decisions directly shape organizational trust, resilience, and long-term scalability.

Accountabilities:

• Define and execute the enterprise cybersecurity strategy aligned with business objectives, regulatory requirements, and risk appetite.
• Lead and scale the security organization, covering enterprise IT security, application security, threat detection and response, and GRC functions.
• Oversee governance, risk, and compliance programs aligned with frameworks such as SOC 2, SOX ITGC, and ISO 27001.
• Drive secure-by-design architecture across infrastructure, applications, IAM/PAM, and custodial integrations.
• Own incident response strategy, including detection, containment, recovery, post-incident analysis, and continuous improvement.
• Lead vulnerability management and patching programs, ensuring risk-based prioritization across systems and environments.
• Develop and enforce third-party and vendor risk management processes, including security reviews and due diligence.
• Build a strong security awareness culture through training programs tailored to technical, operational, and executive audiences.
• Provide executive and board-level reporting on risk posture, emerging threats, and security program effectiveness.
• Champion agentic and AI-driven security initiatives, including automation of controls, compliance evidence, and security operations workflows.

Requirements:

• 10+ years of experience in information security, including senior leadership or executive-level responsibility.
• Proven track record of building, leading, and scaling security teams in fast-paced or high-growth environments.
• Strong expertise across cybersecurity domains including threat detection, incident response, security architecture, and GRC.
• Experience working in regulated environments such as fintech, financial services, or publicly traded companies is highly desirable.
• Deep understanding of security frameworks including SOC 2, ISO 27001, and SOX ITGC controls.
• Experience with cloud-native security, IAM/PAM, and modern application security practices.
• Strong ability to translate technical risks into clear business impact for executive and board stakeholders.
• Hands-on leadership style with the ability to engage in technical discussions and guide strategic decisions.
• Familiarity with digital asset systems, custody solutions, or Bitcoin ecosystem infrastructure is a plus.
• Advanced certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or CISA are advantageous but not required.
• U.S. work authorization required.

Benefits:

• Competitive executive compensation package including base salary, equity, and performance-based incentives.
• Fully remote and distributed work environment with global collaboration.
• Equity participation in a high-growth fintech organization operating in the digital asset space.
• Opportunity to define and lead security strategy at the forefront of financial innovation.
• Strong emphasis on autonomy, ownership, and flat organizational structure.
• Exposure to cutting-edge security automation and AI-driven operational frameworks.
• Comprehensive benefits package designed to support health, wellbeing, and long-term growth.

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