Director Cyber Security – Frankfurt - €180k
A leading European fintech group is growing its digital and crypto operations — and they’re looking for a Director of Cyber Security to take ownership of security strategy across their trading and digital asset platforms.
This is a senior role reporting directly to the CTO. You’ll lead a talented Cyber Security team, drive the security roadmap, and play a key part in shaping how a regulated financial business protects its most critical systems.
If you want to:
* Define and deliver security strategy in a highly regulated, tech-driven environment
* Lead and develop a strong cyber team while staying hands-on when needed
* Work with cutting-edge technology in the digital asset and trading space
* Collaborate directly with engineering, risk and compliance teams
…then this is a great opportunity to make an impact at scale.
What you’ll bring:
* 5+ years’ experience in IT Security, ideally in finance or crypto
* Proven leadership in managing cyber teams within 1st Line of Defense
* Strong technical understanding (ISO 27001, SOC 2 Type II, MaRisk, BAIT, DORA)
* Fluent in German and English
* A proactive, strategic mindset — you think ahead and act fast
What’s on offer:
* A high-impact leadership position with autonomy and influence
* Competitive compensation package
* Hybrid setup with travel to Berlin (commuting from other hubs possible)
* 30 vacation days + flexible work options (including short-term work abroad)
* Dynamic and innovative culture within a fast-moving fintech environment
Location: Frankfurt am Main, Hesse, Germany
Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Management, Information Technology, and Engineering
Industries: Computer and Network Security, Information Services, and IT Services and IT Consulting
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