Senior Information Security Manager (Fintech)

TL;DR

Senior Information Security Manager (Fintech): Spearheading global governance, risk, and compliance initiatives including design and maturation of GRC frameworks aligned with ISO 27001, NIST, GDPR, and DORA. Focus on owning risk assessments, leading audits, maturing third-party risk management, and implementing GRC automation to support international expansion and regulatory compliance.

Location: Hybrid in Madrid office: 4 days in office, 1 day remote per week

Company

Fast-growing fintech leader delivering integrated global payment, hedging, and financing solutions on a proprietary platform to help businesses scale internationally.

What you will do

• Design, implement, and mature global GRC framework aligned with ISO 27001, NIST, GDPR, and DORA.
• Own risk assessment lifecycle, quantifying and communicating risks to stakeholders.
• Lead external audits, remediation of findings, and continuous compliance across jurisdictions.
• Mature Third-Party Risk Management program and define vendor security standards.
• Monitor regulatory landscape (EU AI Act, NIS2) and design compliance roadmaps.
• Implement GRC automation platforms and provide strategic advisory for product launches and expansions.

Requirements

• 5+ years in Information Security, GRC, or Risk Management
• Strong knowledge of ISO 27001, SOC 2, GDPR, FCA/DORA, NIST
• Analytical skills for security exceptions, regulatory audits, and financial regulators
• Hands-on with risk processes, control frameworks, security metrics, GRC platforms (e.g., OneTrust)
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management
• Certifications: CISSP, CRISC, CISA, or ISO 27001 Lead Implementer/Auditor preferred

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive salary with annual discretionary bonus
• Dedicated mentorship from experienced managers
• Cutting-edge technology and tools
• Clear career progression to leadership roles
• Dynamic, collaborative culture prioritizing teamwork and growth
• Generous benefits including health care and social benefits tailored to location
• Central Madrid office with excellent transport