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Chief Information Security Officer

1 month ago
Estonia, Poland, Portugal, Switzerland
Full-time
Executive
Security Engineer
DevOps and Infrastructure
Secrets Management
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SwissBorg

SwissBorg

SwissBorg revolutionizes asset management with Ethereum-powered Cyborg advisors and deep learning algorithms, offering a crypto wealth platform for buying, selling, and earning on 40+ digital assets and 16 fiats across 5 exchanges in one app.

Capital Markets
51-250
Founded 2017
$76M raised
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Description

  • Own SwissBorg's security strategy, roadmap, and overall 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 maintain compliance reporting.
  • Present security posture, risk assessments, audit reports, and compliance status to the board and executive team.
  • Define and enforce organisation-wide security policies and controls (including RBAC, secrets management, IAM, user permissions, and access governance based on least privilege).
  • Lead security incident response, coordinating with legal, law enforcement, and regulators during crises.
  • Oversee security architecture for cryptocurrency custody systems, including hot/cold wallet management, key management, and trading platform security.
  • Manage third-party risk assessment for critical vendors and blockchain service providers (staking, custody, oracles) and own vendor relationships and contract negotiations at executive level.
  • Develop and deliver security awareness training programs and collaborate with engineering teams to ensure secure architecture and implementation.

Requirements

  • 5+ years in information security with a minimum of 2 years in a 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.
  • Demonstrated experience interfacing with financial regulators and managing security at executive level.
  • Executive-level crisis management and incident response leadership, including coordination with law enforcement.
  • Technical depth and engineering background sufficient to challenge engineering decisions and review security architecture.
  • Keen attention to detail for reviewing configurations, permissions, and compliance documentation in a 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 (or equivalent).

Benefits

  • Flexible remote-first/full-time work across multiple locations (Estonia, Krakow, Warsaw, Lausanne, Lisbon, Tallinn) and flexible working hours.
  • BORG bonus based on the company's meritocratic system.
  • 25 working days of vacation plus local holidays.
  • Company-provided MacBook and access to a cutting-edge tech stack.
  • Annual company and team retreats.
  • Continuous learning and development opportunities.
  • Opportunity to build and shape the security function at a high-growth crypto/fintech company.

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