Chief Information Security Officer - Banking/FinTech

Chief Information Security officer - Banking

- We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) who will provide leadership and direction in the development, implementation, and maintenance from 0-1 for our information security program.

- The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 12-15 years of experience in information/cyber security, with a strong background in fintech or financial services.

Key responsibilities :

- Understanding of security implementation in a Digital infrastructure to ensure that security is integrated into all aspects of the company's operations, business objective and regulatory requirements.

- Conduct regular risk assessments to identify and prioritize potential security threats and vulnerabilities.

- Develop and oversee incident response and disaster recovery plans.

- Sound understanding of API security implementation in a large enterprise and working with developers to implement security controls, testing APIs and monitoring API traffic for suspicious activity and APIs that underpin modern cloud architectures.

- Stay up-to-date on emerging security threats and trends and adjust the company's security strategy accordingly.

- Identifying, prioritizing, monitoring, and allocating spending on security initiatives that minimize risk and maximize return on investment (ROI).

- Build ,manage and mentor the security team, providing guidance and support as needed.

- Developing and delivering training programs that educate employees on security risks and risk mitigation.

Qualifications :

- Maximum of 12-15 years of experience in information security/cyber security aspects, with a strong background in fintech or financial services.

- Bachelor's or Master's degree in computer science, information systems, or a related field.

- Strong understanding of information security frameworks, such as ISO 27001, NIST, and PCI-DSS, CISSP.

- Experience in Cloud Security , API Security, preferably from a SaaS based platform.

- Familiarity with relevant regulatory requirements, such as GDPR, CCPA, and FINRA.

- Experience managing and leading a team of information security professionals.

- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with other departments and stakeholders.