Chief Information Security Officer (Fintech Experience)

We are seeking a highly accomplished and forward-thinking Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) to lead a global information security strategy for a fast-growing cybersecurity product organization.

This leader will define, architect, and operationalize the companys end-to-end security posture spanning application security, cloud security, product security, enterprise security, and regulatory compliance.

Given the organizations product portfolio and enterprise customer base, this role is mission-critical. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in Application Security, Cloud Security, Threat Intelligence, Secure SDLC, DevSecOps, and Mobile Security, with demonstrated experience leading enterprise-scale security programs in high-growth environments.

Candidates with experience in leading security for fintechs will be preferred.

Key Responsibilities

1. Security Strategy & Governance

• Define and lead the global information security strategy, vision, and governance framework.
• Establish security policies, controls, and frameworks aligned with global standards (ISO 27001, NIST, SOC2, CERT-In).

2. Application & Cloud Security Leadership

• Lead security across all product lines, especially mobile app security, RASP, transaction security, and cloud-native deployments.
• Implement and scale Secure SDLC, DevSecOps, code review practices, and security automation across engineering teams.

3. Threat Detection, Incident Response & Risk Management

• Build and lead enterprise-grade threat intelligence, incident response (IR), and vulnerability management programs.
• Oversee continuous monitoring, red-teaming, and penetration testing (internal & external).

4. Compliance & Regulatory Management

• Oversee compliance across BFSI, FinTech, and global markets including RBI, CERT-In, PCI-DSS, GDPR, and other relevant regulations.
• Own audit readiness, documentation, and reporting for internal and external security audits.

5. Leadership & Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with Product, Engineering, Cloud Operations, Sales, Customer Success, and Legal to embed security across the organization.
• Present security posture, risk assessments, and strategic recommendations to the CEO, Board, and executive leadership team.

6. Stakeholder & Customer Engagement

• Act as the senior security authority for customers, regulators, auditors, and enterprise stakeholders.
• Support enterprise sales engagements by demonstrating platform security, certifications, and resilience capabilities.

7. Future-Ready Innovation

• Lead adoption of advanced security technologies including AI-driven threat analytics, behavioral security, zero-trust architecture, and mobile-specific defense models.
• Drive product-security innovation to strengthen the organizations leadership in mobile and application security.

Qualifications & Experience

• 1218 years of progressive experience in cybersecurity leadership roles.
• Strong expertise in Application Security, Cloud Security, Mobile Security, and DevSecOps.
• Experience securing large-scale, cloud-native platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP).
• Proven ability to design, govern, and manage complex security programs across geographies.
• Strong understanding of BFSI/FinTech security standards, risk frameworks, RBI guidelines, and CERT-In directives.
• Excellent leadership, communication, stakeholder management, and board-level reporting skills.
• Bachelors degree in Engineering/Technology; Masters degree (MBA/MS Cybersecurity) preferred.
• Certifications preferred: CISSP, CISM, CCSP, CEH, SABSA, ISO 27001 LA/LI.

Why Join

• Be part of a pioneering cybersecurity platform focused on mobile and AI-driven security.
• Work alongside high-caliber security and engineering leaders.
• Contribute to a mission-driven, high-growth organization at the forefront of innovation.
• Competitive compensation, equity participation, and strong benefits.
• Collaborative, performance-driven culture with significant leadership impact.