Junior Information Security Officer (Fintech)

TL;DR

Junior Information Security Officer (Cybersecurity): Maintaining the information security framework and conducting risk assessments within a regulated payments environment with an accent on governance, risk management, and compliance. Focus on executing vendor reviews, supporting business continuity planning, and ensuring security controls are embedded in product operations.

Location: Hybrid in Stockholm, Sweden

Company

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

What you will do

• Support the development and maintenance of the Information Security Management System (ISMS), including drafting instructions and routines.
• Conduct information security risk assessments and maintain the risk register.
• Perform security assessments of third-party vendors and partners during onboarding and oversight.
• Support business continuity, disaster recovery, and crisis management activities.
• Assist in maintaining security controls for access management, internal fraud prevention, and segregation of duties.
• Respond to customer due diligence requests and security questionnaires while supporting audit preparations.

Requirements

• 1-3 years of experience in information security, IT risk, or compliance (internships count).
• Foundational understanding of information security principles and frameworks like ISO/IEC 27001 or NIST CSF.
• Fluent written and spoken English.
• Analytical and structured approach to work with high attention to detail.
• Ability to collaborate across teams and explain security concepts to non-technical audiences.

Nice to have

• Relevant certifications such as CISM, ISO 27001 Lead Implementer, CISA, or CISSP.
• Proficiency in Swedish.

Culture & Benefits

• 20 to 30 days of holiday for healthy work-life balance.
• 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.