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Chief Information Security Officer
Paris, Krakow, Warsaw, Lausanne, Lisbon, Tallinn, Estonia
Remotefull-timeEngineeringJob Description
At SwissBorg, our mission is to build a spectrum of investment experiences that help people redefine wealth. Our app has over 880,000+ verified users, offering the best price and liquidity across 15 fiat currencies to buy 300+ cryptocurrencies. Users can earn yield, diversify their portfolios with our themed crypto bundles, and gain access to exclusive alpha investment opportunities. Our community is rapidly expanding, with more than $1.9 billion in assets held in the app and over 55,000 premium users.
Join us in shaping the future of finance, pushing the boundaries of what's possible, and transforming the way people manage their wealth. Whether you’re in Austria or Taiwan, and whether your portfolio is worth one dollar or a million, SwissBorg provides the best tools to learn about digital currencies and manage your wealth effectively.
Join the team to help revolutionise the world together!
We are looking for an experienced Chief Information Security Officer to lead SwissBorg's security program in a highly regulated cryptocurrency and fintech environment. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in information security leadership, regulatory compliance, and cryptocurrency custody security, with proven experience interfacing with financial regulators and managing security at executive level. This position reports directly to the CEO.
You will
- Own SwissBorg's security strategy, roadmap, and organisational security posture
- Serve as the primary point of contact for Swiss (FINMA) and French (AMF) regulatory authorities on security matters
- Lead DORA and MiCA compliance programs, conduct internal IT audits, and ensure compliance
- Present security posture, risk assessments, audit reports, and compliance status to the board and executive team
- Define and enforce organisation-wide security policies, including RBAC, secrets management, IAM, user permissions, and access governance based on least privilege
- Lead security incident response, including coordination with legal, law enforcement, and regulators
- Oversee security architecture for cryptocurrency custody systems, hot/cold wallet management, key management, and trading platform security
- Manage third-party risk assessment for all critical vendors and blockchain service providers (staking, custody, oracles)
- Own security budget, vendor relationships, and contract negotiations at executive level
- Develop security awareness training programs and work closely with engineering teams to ensure proper security architecture and implementation
About you:
- 5+ years in information security with a minimum of 2 years in CISO or Head of Security role
- Proven experience in regulated financial services (fintech, banking, or cryptocurrency mandatory)
- Deep knowledge of Swiss and EU regulatory frameworks (FINMA, AMF, DORA, MiCA, GDPR)
- Strong understanding of cryptocurrency security, including custody models, key management, and blockchain infrastructure
- Executive-level crisis management and incident response leadership, including law enforcement coordination
- Technical depth to challenge engineering decisions and review security architecture - engineering background required
- Keen attention to detail for reviewing configurations, permissions, and compliance documents in 24/7 operational environment
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to present to board level and balance pragmatic risk management with business velocity
- Fluent English required (French is a strong plus for AMF interactions)
- Master’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science