Hiring: Head of Cybersecurity (Fintech)
Are you ready to lead and shape the cybersecurity strategy of one of the most innovative fintech companies in the industry?
Weâre partnering with a high-growth fintech firm that's redefining how people manage and move money. As they scale, they are seeking a Head of Cybersecurity to take ownership of their security architecture, incident response, governance, and regulatory compliance across all digital platforms.
đ About the Role
As Head of Cybersecurity, you will report directly to the CTO and work closely with Product, Engineering, and Risk teams. Your mission: to protect customer data, uphold trust, and ensure security is embedded at every layer of the technology stack.
đŒ Key Responsibilities
* Define and execute the company-wide cybersecurity strategy
* Lead threat intelligence, vulnerability management, and incident response
* Implement security controls across infrastructure, applications, and APIs
* Ensure compliance with ISO 27001, SOC2, GDPR, and other relevant frameworks
* Build and scale the internal security team and partner with third-party vendors
* Serve as the subject matter expert on all things security with the board, regulators, and partners
What We're Looking For
* 7+ years of experience in cybersecurity, ideally with at least 2 in fintech or regulated environments
* Deep technical knowledge across cloud (AWS/GCP), app security, and DevSecOps
* Experience building secure systems at scale and managing high-impact incidents
* Strong understanding of global financial compliance standards and risk frameworks
* Leadership experience â you're comfortable managing teams and influencing execs