TL;DR

Fractional Chief Information Security Officer (Fintech): Developing and owning the information security strategy for a growing international SaaS platform with an accent on ISO 27001 certification and SOC 2 readiness. Focus on securing cloud environments, enhancing compliance with global data protection regulations, and fostering a security-first culture across distributed teams.

Location: Remote (globally distributed team)

Company

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What you will do

Develop and own the information security strategy, roadmap, and Information Security Management System (ISMS).
Maintain ISO 27001 certification and lead the SOC 2 Type II readiness programme.
Provide security oversight for Azure, AWS, and Google Workspace environments.
Advise engineering teams on secure SDLC, DevSecOps integration, and application security principles.
Develop and maintain incident response plans and guide business continuity/disaster recovery.
Design and deliver company-wide security awareness training programs and mentor staff.

Requirements

8+ years of progressive experience in information security, with at least 3 years in a CISO, Head of Security, or senior security leadership role.
Demonstrated experience in B2B SaaS environments, ideally in fintech or finance software.
Proven track record of achieving and maintaining ISO 27001 certification.
Experience preparing organisations for SOC 2 Type II certification.
Hands-on experience securing cloud environments (Azure and/or AWS) and Google Workspace.
Deep knowledge of GDPR, UK Data Protection Act, and international data transfer mechanisms.

Nice to have

Awareness of AI/ML security risks and secure AI adoption practices and emerging AI governance frameworks.

Culture & Benefits

Growing international business with 10,000+ subscribers.
Regular performance-based compensation reviews.
26 days paid time off plus 1 additional day for your Birthday.
Remote office assistance provided.
Financial reward for service years recognition.