Information Security Officer (Fintech)

TL;DR

Information Security Officer (Fintech): Managing and operating the information security framework, risk assessments, and third-party oversight within a regulated payment environment with an accent on GRC and regulatory compliance. Focus on translating complex regulations like DORA and NIS 2 into actionable policies and maintaining the ISMS.

Location: Hybrid in Stockholm, Sweden

Company

A global leader in Open Banking Payments establishing Pay by Bank as the new standard at checkout.

What you will do

• Develop and maintain the information security framework (ISMS) aligned with regulatory requirements and industry standards.
• Lead information security risk assessments, define risk treatment plans, and maintain the risk register.
• Assess the security posture of third-party vendors, define contractual requirements, and drive remediation of gaps.
• Ensure business continuity, disaster recovery, and crisis management capabilities meet regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate internal and external audits, manage certifications, and respond to customer due diligence requests.
• Promote security awareness across the organization and manage the security incident and exception processes.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in information security, focusing on GRC, preferably in regulated financial services or payments.
• Strong working knowledge of ISO/IEC 27001.
• Practical experience translating regulations such as DORA, NIS 2, PSD2, and EBA guidelines into policies.
• Proven experience with third-party risk management across the vendor lifecycle.
• Fluent in English, written and spoken.
• Experience leading teams or managing large-scale security projects.

Nice to have

• Familiarity with the NIST CSF framework.
• Relevant certifications such as CISM, ISO 27001 Lead Implementer, CISA, or CISSP.
• Fluency in Swedish.

Culture & Benefits

• 20 to 30 days of annual holiday.
• Monthly team outing allowance for social events.
• Parental leave top-up for new parents.
• Daily breakfast and on-site perks.
• Well-being support including health allowance for gym memberships and massages.