Chief Information Security Officer
Core
Lead enterprise information security, risk management, and IT governance for a hyper-growth digital bank, ensuring compliance in regulated environments while enabling secure business operations.
Role type
C-suite Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)
Builds
Enterprise security posture, regulatory compliance frameworks, and incident response capabilities for a digital bank serving 135M customers.
Domain
Financial Services / Cybersecurity / Risk Management
Required skills
Information & Business Security, Privacy, Risk Management, IT Governance, Cloud Infrastructure, Microservices, Distributed Environments, Technical Controls, Regulatory Compliance, Cybersecurity Frameworks (ISO, PCI, NIST, Mitre ATT&CK, CSF), Colombian Financial Regulations
Preferred skills
IT/Security operational background in regulated organizations, Infosec Engineering hands-on experience, Global project collaboration, SFC audits, ISO/PCI certification leadership, Regulator engagement, Security Operations coordination
Technologies
Cloud infrastructure, Microservices, Distributed environments, Ticketing tools, Whiteboarding tools, Collaboration dashboards, Google Docs
Responsibilities
Coordinate communication between diverse teams and stakeholders in English and Spanish; Assess security gaps and design technical action plans; Support regulatory compliance and risk-based trade-offs; Lead incident response and root cause analysis; Develop security policies for fraud prevention and cyber risk; Translate business requirements into technical specifications; Define business security best practices; Mentor security engineers and foster continuous learning.
Seniority
Executive (C-suite), Strategy & Mentorship
