Chief Information Security Officer

About us

Traditional banking has never really given people control over their financial life. Satispay exists to change that: to empower people through finance.

That means making financial services easy and accessible for millions of users. We started with payments then benefits investing cards... and were not done. Not even close. Same logic every time: find a real problem solve it properly then look for the next one. The destination To build the most loved financial platform in the world. Getting there takes leaders who own outcomes across teams not just tasks and set the tone for refusing the someone else will fix this culture. If thats how you lead youll fit right in.

What youll be doing

As our Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) youll play a key role in defining and leading the overarching information security and data protection strategy for our financial platform. This is an opportunity to lead within a high-growth constantly evolving environment a challenge perfectly suited for an executive ready to navigate and shape change at scale and contribute to something bigger.

Heres what that looks like in practice:

• Information Security Strategy & Governance - Develop implement and oversee the enterprise-wide information security strategy including security architecture and least-privilege access control for a cloud-native (AWS/GCP) environment to protect infrastructure customer data and the overall payment ecosystem.

• Regulatory & Compliance Management - Ensure full compliance with international standards and financial/payment industry regulations (ISO/IEC 27001 PSD2 GDPR DORA) under CSSF oversight and drive the ISMS and certification programme.

• Risk Management & Mitigation - Identify evaluate and manage information security risks while balancing protection continuous delivery and business agility.

• Incident Response & Business Continuity - Mature security operations (SOC threat detection and monitoring) and lead the incident response framework alongside robust business continuity and cyber resilience plans.

• Security Culture & Team Empowerment - Lead mentor and grow an established multidisciplinary security team spanning offensive (penetration testing vulnerability management red teaming) and defensive (SOC threat detection incident response) operations and secure development lifecycle (SDLC) practices while fostering a company-wide culture of security awareness through training and phishing simulations.

You will lead and mentor high-performing teams collaborate closely with peers with structured communication and transparency demonstrating a commitment to integrity and ownership.

Who were looking for

Youll take on one of the hardest challenges at our scale: setting and executing an overarching information security strategy that balances high-standard protection with rapid innovation across our cloud-native ecosystem. Were not looking for a caretaker of an existing setup. Were looking for someone who has built or transformed a function made hard calls under pressure and can say heres the decision heres why heres what happened.

• Executive & Technical Background - Extensive experience (8 years) in senior information security leadership roles (CISO VP of Security..) ideally within tech scale-up or regulated financial environments.

• Regulatory & Compliance Expertise - Deep understanding of cybersecurity frameworks (ISO/IEC 27001) and financial service regulations relevant to e-money and digital payments in particular DORA and PSD2 ideally in a CSSF-regulated context.

• Strategic & Risk-Based Approach - Proven capability to balance high-standard security requirements with business growth speed and innovation.

• Industry Certifications - Relevant professional certifications such as CISSP CISM CISA or equivalent.

• Executive Communication & Stakeholder Management - Outstanding communication skills to engage with the Board executive peers and regulatory bodies translating complex security challenges into strategic business priorities.

• Language Proficiency - Fluency in English (Italian is a strong plus).

We recognise that exceptional leadership comes in many forms. If you believe you have the vision experience and drive to help us shape the future of money we encourage you to apply. We value the unique perspectives and strengths that exceptional leaders bring even if their experience doesnt align with every listed requirement.

Why this is your place

This is a unique opportunity to leverage your experience and leadership to make a profound impact on a company poised for significant future growth. We operate on a principle of reciprocity: significant strategic impact are met with meaningful rewards and opportunities.

• Own outcomes that reach millions. Lead functions where the results show up directly in the experience of 6.5M people and the businesses they pay every day.

• Operate in high-growth. Youll make high-stakes calls without waiting for perfect information in an environment that changes fast as we launch and scale new products.

• Significant equity participation. Directly share in Satispays success through a competitive Stock Option Plan designed to reward leadership and contribution to company growth and raise the bar for collective success.

• Lead exceptional teams. Build mentor and collaborate with high-performing teams in a culture of ownership collective success and continuous improvement fueled by feedback. You will learn from the best and lead alongside founders who are hands-on.

CareAbout: how we support your impact

We move fast and evolution never stops. Its a fun ride but it can be challenging. To make sure our people truly thrive were committed to making their lives easier both in the office and out in the world. Thats why we created CareAbout:

• Health: private insurance for you and your family psychological support with Serenis mental health workshops.

• Financial resources: Stock Option Plan meal vouchers relocation support if youre moving countries.

• Growth and development: professional development programs internal mobility language courses with Preply.

• Flexibility: unlimited PTO hybrid working policy flexible working hours.

• Family: enhanced parental leave additional leave for child sickness.

Initial salary: Starting from 120000.00 gross per annum

This baseline is set using objective gender-neutral criteria for the roles core requirements. However we do not believe in putting a ceiling on talent. The final compensation package is tailored according to your unique experience and expertise. If your skills go beyond the standard profile apply anyway so we can discuss a package that reflects your true value.

Equal opportunity employer
At Satispay were proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and inclusion welcoming individuals of all backgrounds. This opportunity is open to everyone regardless - for instance - of race colour religion sex gender identity sexual orientation and national origin.
Join us in a workplace where everyone belongs!

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Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1
Yearly Salary Salary: 120000 - 120000