Fractional Chief Information Security Officer (Fintech)

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

hirify.global is a B2B SaaS company specializing in financial controls and automation for the Money Out cycle, supporting over 18,000 businesses worldwide.

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.