VP Security
Core
Senior security authority and Information Security Management Leader advising the CEO/ExCo on cyber risk, representing the company to regulators/auditors, and shaping secure product/platform operations.
Role type
VP Security (Strategy-level IC with management)
Builds
Secure banking features (accounts, cards, payments) embedded in business software
Domain
Fintech / Embedded Banking / Regulated Financial Services
Required skills
Cyber risk management, Information Security Management System (ISMS) leadership, Regulatory compliance (ACPR/ECB/DORA/GDPR), Security strategy & budgeting, Executive stakeholder management, Team leadership (4 people), Cloud security, Identity & Access Management, Network & Application security, Business continuity & disaster recovery, AI security
Preferred skills
CISSP/CISM/CISA/CRISC/CCSP certifications, ISO 42001/AI Act knowledge, Regulated environment experience (banking/payments/PSD2/PCI DSS)
Technologies
Cloud security tools, Security monitoring platforms, GRC frameworks
Responsibilities
Define security strategy and budget aligned with business objectives; Lead and coach a team of ~4 in Security Engineering and GRC; Represent security posture to regulators, auditors, and banking partners; Drive audit readiness and regulatory compliance; Steer security projects, threat intelligence, and incident response; Address emerging risks like AI security and support fraud teams.
Seniority
VP, Strategy & Management
