Chief Information Security Officer

At SwissBorg, our mission is to build a spectrum of investment experiences that help people redefine wealth. Our app has over 790,000+ verified users, offering the best price and liquidity across 16 fiat currencies to buy 90+ cryptocurrencies. Users can earn yield, diversify their portfolios with our themed crypto bundles, and gain access to exclusive alpha investment opportunities. Our community is rapidly expanding, with more than $1.4 billion in assets held in the app and over 51,000 premium users.

Join us in shaping the future of finance, pushing the boundaries of what's possible, and transforming the way people manage their wealth. Whether you’re in Austria or Taiwan, and whether your portfolio is worth one dollar or a million, SwissBorg provides the best tools to learn about digital currencies and manage your wealth effectively.

Join the team to help revolutionise the world together!

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:
• 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

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

If our job description speaks to you, but you don’t feel like you meet 100% of the requirements, apply anyway! You may have skills we didn’t even know we needed.

At SwissBorg, we embrace diversity. We strongly believe that getting the best outcome requires different perspectives and backgrounds. We’re committed to openness, curiosity and creating an inclusive culture because we know that diverse teams build better products and generate better ideas. We strongly encourage applications from everyone!

Familiarising yourself with our product is crucial for anyone looking to join our team. Please make sure to test the app, explore our blog for the latest developments, and follow our Careers Page, LinkedIn, and X for regular company updates!