Head of Security & Risk (Stablecoins)

Location: NYC or remote within the USA; ability to work multiple days per week from the main hub office in NYC is a plus.

hirify.global provides shared infrastructure for businesses launching branded stablecoins and financial institutions operating issuance and on-chain liquidity solutions.

What you will do

• Build and own the enterprise risk management program covering security, operational, regulatory, and counterparty risk.
• Lead the SOC 2, ISO 27001, and other information security compliance certification workstreams.
• Establish incident response, ISMS, security policy, business continuity, and disaster recovery frameworks.
• Manage external auditors, penetration testing firms, security vendors, and compliance partners.
• Own institutional partner security due diligence, questionnaires, and reusable security documentation.
• Design security awareness training and promote a proactive security culture across business and technical teams.

Requirements

• 7–10 years of experience in information security, risk, GRC, or compliance operations.
• End-to-end ownership of a SOC 2 audit cycle and experience implementing or maintaining ISO 27001.
• Hands-on experience with GRC platforms such as Vanta or Drata, cloud security, and BCP/DR program design.
• Working knowledge of AWS, GCP, and Azure, including security controls in DevOps and IaaS environments.
• Experience managing auditors, penetration testing firms, compliance vendors, evidence collection, and report production.
• Preferred certifications include Cloud+, CySA+, CISSP, CISM, or CRISC.

Nice to have

• Experience with digital assets, stablecoins, blockchain infrastructure, smart contract security risk, or on-chain monitoring tools.
• Familiarity with GENIUS Act, MiCA, DORA, or other digital asset and financial services regulations.
• Experience working across a multi-entity structure.
• Familiarity with BlockAid, Chainalysis, or similar tools.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible work from the USA remotely or from hubs in NYC and Berlin.
• Comprehensive healthcare insurance, wellbeing allowance, and gym membership.
• Customizable workspace and IT equipment.
• Annual professional development budget, conferences, and worldwide company events.
• Base salary with equity or token grant, commensurate with experience.