Chief Information Security Officer (Fintech, AI)

TL;DR

Chief Information Security Officer (Fintech, AI): Leading the information and cyber security function for an AI-powered payment technology company with an accent on developing and executing security strategy, regulatory compliance, and risk management. Focus on implementing enterprise-level security programs, collaborating with product and engineering teams, and monitoring threat intelligence in a high-growth fintech environment.

Location: Remote within the EU or UK. Employment will be under the appropriate legal entity based on the role and location.

Company

hirify.global is building advanced, AI-powered payment technologies for Payment Service Providers (PSPs), Electronic Money Institutions (EMIs), and neobanks across the EU and the UK.

What you will do

• Develop and execute the company’s information security strategy, aligning with business objectives and risk tolerance.
• Oversee the design and enforcement of security policies, protocols, and standards.
• Lead security risk assessments, vulnerability management, and incident response planning.
• Ensure compliance with industry regulations such as PCI DSS, PSD2, ISO 27001, and GDPR.
• Collaborate closely with engineering, product, and legal teams to embed security in product and infrastructure development.
• Monitor threat intelligence, identify emerging risks, and proactively adapt security posture.

Requirements

• Proven experience (7+ years) in information security leadership, with at least 3+ years in a fintech or payments company.
• Deep understanding of payment systems, digital wallets, card processing, and transaction security.
• Strong knowledge of security frameworks and compliance standards relevant to fintech.
• Experience with cloud security (AWS, GCP, Azure) and DevSecOps principles.
• Hands-on expertise in managing security incidents, audits, and regulatory inquiries.
• Fluency in English and Russian languages (both spoken and written) is required.

Culture & Benefits

• Opportunity to shape the security landscape of an innovative fintech company.
• Collaborative, mission-driven environment with a focus on impact.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Flexible/remote work options.
• Continuous learning and development opportunities.