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Requirements
- 7+ years in Information Security or Cybersecurity, including leadership roles.
- Experience in regulated industries (FinTech, Crypto, Banking) with strong knowledge of EU regulations (CASP / FMA, DORA, GDPR).
- Solid expertise with security frameworks and tools : ISO 27001, NIST, SIEM, EDR, IAM, incident response, vulnerability management.
- Proven experience managing major security incidents, forensics, and security risk assessments.
- Member of the DORA Committee.
- Strong background in compliance, audits, and collaboration with Legal, Compliance, and DPO.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to work with executive stakeholders and regulators.
- Relevant certifications are a plus (CISSP, CISM, CRISC, ISO 27001).
Responsibilities
Develop and implement a comprehensive information security strategy aligned with company goals and risk appetite.Lead the cybersecurity function, including governance, risk management, and compliance.Advise executive leadership and the board on security risks, threats, and emerging trends.Establish and maintain the organization’s security vision, policies, and frameworks.Identify, assess, and monitor enterprise-wide cybersecurity and resilience risks.Maintain and regularly update the information security risk register.Ensure effective third‑party and supply‑chain security management.Implement ongoing security posture assessments.Security Operations
Oversee daily operations of security tools (SIEM, IDS / IPS, EDR, IAM).Ensure continuous monitoring, detection, and response to threats.Lead vulnerability management and penetration testing efforts.Ensure secure design and maintenance of infrastructure, systems, and applications.Incident Response & Business Continuity
Develop, implement, and test incident response and disaster recovery plans.Lead response to cybersecurity incidents and data breaches.Conduct post‑incident investigations, forensics, and corrective actions.Align cybersecurity with business continuity and operational resilience requirements.Compliance & Governance
Ensure compliance with regulatory and industry standards (CASP / FMA, DORA, ISO 27001, GDPR, NIST, PCI‑DSS).Oversee data protection and privacy processes in collaboration with Legal and DPO.Prepare for internal and external security audits;maintain evidenceand documentation.
Participate in compliance monitoring and regulatory reporting.Security Awareness & Culture
Promote a strong security culture across the organization.Implement ongoing cybersecurity awareness and training programs.Partner with HR and Communications to drive secure behavior and accountability.Manage relationships with security vendors, partners, and auditors.Collaborate with IT, Legal, Risk, Operations, and Product teams.Evaluate and recommend cybersecurity solutions and technologies.Reporting & Metrics
Develop and report key cybersecurity KPIs / KRIs to senior management and the board.Present complex security topics in clear business language.Continuously assess and improve overall security program effectiveness.Emerging Threats & Innovation
Monitor cybersecurity trends, intelligence, and regulatory developments.Drive innovation in tooling, automation, and processes.Integrate security into cloud, digital transformation, and emerging technologies.Seniority level : Executive
Employment type : Full‑time
Job function : Information Technology
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