Summary

We are looking for an experienced Chief Information Security Officer to lead SwissBorg's security program in a highly regulated cryptocurrency and fintech environment. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in information security leadership, regulatory compliance, and cryptocurrency custody security, with proven experience interfacing with financial regulators and managing security at executive level. This position reports directly to the CEO.

You will

1. Own SwissBorg's security strategy, roadmap, and organisational security posture
2. Serve as the primary point of contact for Swiss (FINMA) and French (AMF) regulatory authorities on security matters
3. Lead DORA and MiCA compliance programs, conduct internal IT audits, and ensure compliance
4. Present security posture, risk assessments, audit reports, and compliance status to the board and executive team
5. Define and enforce organisation-wide security policies, including RBAC, secrets management, IAM, user permissions, and access governance based on least privilege
6. Lead security incident response, including coordination with legal, law enforcement, and regulators
7. Oversee security architecture for cryptocurrency custody systems, hot/cold wallet management, key management, and trading platform security
8. Manage third-party risk assessment for all critical vendors and blockchain service providers (staking, custody, oracles)
9. Own security budget, vendor relationships, and contract negotiations at executive level
10. Develop security awareness training programs and work closely with engineering teams to ensure proper security architecture and implementation

About you:

1. 5+ years in information security with a minimum of 2 years in CISO or Head of Security role
2. Proven experience in regulated financial services (fintech, banking, or cryptocurrency mandatory)
3. Deep knowledge of Swiss and EU regulatory frameworks (FINMA, AMF, DORA, MiCA, GDPR)
4. Strong understanding of cryptocurrency security, including custody models, key management, and blockchain infrastructure
5. Executive-level crisis management and incident response leadership, including law enforcement coordination
6. Technical depth to challenge engineering decisions and review security architecture - engineering background required
7. Keen attention to detail for reviewing configurations, permissions, and compliance documents in 24/7 operational environment
8. Excellent communication skills with the ability to present to board level and balance pragmatic risk management with business velocity
9. Fluent English required (French is a strong plus for AMF interactions)
10. Master’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science

Why you should apply:

- Freedom to build the company of your dreams

- Learn with (super cool) experts in finance, engineering, AI, psychology and business

- Semestral bonus based on our meritocratic system

- Flexible working hours

- 25 working days of vacation + local holidays

- We'll provide you with a MacBook and a cutting edge tech stack to help you do your best work

- Annual company and team retreats - We'd love to see you at the next one!

- Continuous learning and development opportunities

Skills

• Cryptocurrency
• Development
• Software Architecture
• Software Engineering