Chief Information Security Officer

At SwissBorg, the focus is on creating diverse investment opportunities to empower individuals to redefine their wealth. With a rapidly expanding community of over 790,000 verified users, the platform offers comprehensive access, competitive pricing, and liquidity for over 90 cryptocurrencies across 16 fiat currencies. Users can optimize their portfolios through features such as earning yield, exploring themed crypto bundles, and seizing exclusive alpha investment prospects. The platform currently manages assets exceeding $1.4 billion, with more than 51,000 premium users.

The role entails spearheading a significant shift in the financial landscape by taking on the position of Chief Information Security Officer within SwissBorg's highly regulated cryptocurrency and fintech setting. Reporting directly to the CEO, the ideal candidate should possess robust experience in information security leadership, compliance with regulations, and safeguarding cryptocurrency custody, specifically in liaising with financial regulators.

Responsibilities:

• Crafting SwissBorg's security blueprint, strategic direction, and organizational security setup
• Acting as the principal point of contact for regulatory bodies including FINMA and AMF on security-related issues
• Managing DORA and MiCA compliance initiatives, conducting internal IT audits, and ensuring adherence to regulations
• Presenting security status, risk evaluations, audit findings, and compliance updates to the executive board
• Establishing and enforcing comprehensive security policies company-wide, incorporating aspects like RBAC, secrets management, IAM, user permissions, and access governance focused on least privilege
• Steering security incident responses, coordinating legal obligations, law enforcement communication, and working with regulators
• Overseeing security framework for cryptocurrency custody systems, trading platform security, hot/cold wallet management, and key security management
• Evaluating third-party risks concerning critical vendors and blockchain service providers
• Handling security budget, managing vendor relationships, and steering contract deliberations at an executive level
• Designing security awareness training schemes and collaborating with engineering teams to ensure impeccable security architectural measures

Key Requirements:

• At least 5 years involvement in information security, with a minimum of 2 years at CISO or Head of Security level
• Proven experience within regulated financial sectors, including fintech, banking, or cryptocurrency
• Profound knowledge of Swiss and EU regulatory frameworks like FINMA, AMF, MiCA, and GDPR
• Thorough expertise in cryptocurrency security encompassing custody models, key management, and blockchain infrastructure
• Demonstrable leadership in crisis management and incident response at an executive tier
• Technical acumen to challenge engineering decisions and assess security frameworks
• Records of meticulousness in reviewing configurations, permissions, and compliance filings in a critical operational environment
• Excellent communication skills to relay information to senior management and balance risk management with operational requirements
• Proficient in English; fluency in French is advantageous for AMF correspondent interaction
• Master's degree in Information Technology or Computer Science

Benefits:

• Flexibility to contribute to shaping the company's future
• Opportunity to learn from seasoned professionals across various disciplines
• Merit-based bonuses and flexible working hours
• Generous vacation days in addition to local holidays
• Provision of top-tier technology tools to support work efficiency
• Company and team retreats offering continual learning and growth opportunities

If you resonate with our ethos but believe you may not meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply as your skills could bring valuable perspectives to our team. At SwissBorg, diversity is embraced, understanding that varied backgrounds and viewpoints enhance innovation and productivity within our teams. It's a commitment toward fostering an inclusive culture producing exceptional outcomes.