Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)

Location: Luxembourg, Luxembourg

Employment Type: Full‑time (1 opening)

Salary: £150,000 – £200,000 per annum

Job Responsibilities

Lead the development and execution of the organization’s information security strategy, ensuring alignment with business objectives and regulatory requirements.
Oversee the design, implementation, and maintenance of robust security architectures for wallet infrastructure and other critical systems.
Manage end‑to‑end incident response processes, including detection, containment, eradication, and post‑incident analysis.
Conduct regular security assessments, vulnerability scans, and penetration tests to identify and remediate risks.
Maintain compliance with DORA, MiCA ICT Security, ISO 27001, SOC 2 and other relevant standards through continuous monitoring and regulatory reviews.
Establish and enforce security governance frameworks, secure development practices, and operational resilience controls.
Communicate security risks and mitigation strategies effectively to senior leadership, board members, and external stakeholders.
Drive the development of encryption policies, key management processes, and secure data handling procedures.
Lead cross‑functional teams in security risk assessments, ensuring proper risk treatment and documentation.
Represent the organization in external audits, regulatory examinations, and industry forums.

Essential Qualifications

Proven expertise in information security management and governance.
Deep knowledge of DORA, MiCA ICT Security, ISO 27001, SOC 2, and related regulatory frameworks.
Strong experience with encryption technologies, secure development practices, and wallet infrastructure security.
Demonstrated ability to lead incident response and security operations centres (SOC) effectively.
Excellent communication skills for translating complex security concepts to non‑technical audiences.

Desired Experience

7–20 years of progressive experience in information security, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership or CISO role.
Hands‑on experience in operational resilience and regulatory reviews within the financial or crypto sector.
Track record of building and managing security teams that deliver measurable risk reductions.
Experience working in multinational environments, preferably with exposure to UK and EU regulatory regimes.

Salary & Benefits

Competitive annual salary ranging from £150,000 to £200,000.
Performance‑based bonuses and long‑term incentive plans.
Comprehensive health and wellness coverage.
Generous vacation and paid time‑off policies.
Professional development budget for certifications, conferences, and training.
Opportunity to shape security strategy at a fast‑growing fintech organization.

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