Chief Information Security Officer

You will

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

About you:

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

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