Chief Information Security Officer

Set2Recruit; Abu Dhabi; In loco; GBP 167.000 - 200.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Full relocation

Education allowance

Private medical insurance

Annual flights for family

23 days leave + UAE holidays

Hotel accommodation first month

Relocation bonus

Descrizione del lavoro

Set2recruit LTD is seeking a hands-on Chief Information Security Officer to lead a new security function in Abu Dhabi for a FinTech that is building a digital-asset platform. The role offers strategic influence and direct interaction with the CEO and Board.

The candidate will establish security from the ground up, manage cyber risk, and shape security strategy across cloud and applications, while aligning with ISO 27001 and NIST standards.

Competenze

• 10+ years in Cyber Security with strong technical and leadership experience.
• MUST HAVE FinTech, Digital Assets, Blockchain, Crypto, Wallets or Payment Platforms experience.
• Hands-on technical leadership, not purely managerial.

Mansioni

• Build and lead the security function from the ground up.
• Lead incident response and cyber risk management.
• Implement security frameworks and regulatory compliance (ISO 27001, NIST).

Conoscenze

Cyber Security

Leadership

FinTech

Digital Assets

Cloud Security

Cryptography

Descrizione del lavoro

Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) – Abu Dhabi, UAE

€200K–€240K Tax-Free + Excellent Benefits + Full Family Relocation

We're working with a very well-funded, government-backed FinTech business in Abu Dhabi that is building a new stablecoin and digital-asset platform for international payments.

They're looking for an experienced, hands‑on CISO to build and lead their security function from the ground up.

A genuinely interesting opportunity to join at an early stage, work directly with the CEO and Board, and have a real influence on the technology, security strategy and direction of the business.

What we’re looking for:

• 10+ years in Cyber Security, with strong technical and leadership experience.
• MUST HAVE Experience within FinTech, Digital Assets, Blockchain, Crypto, Wallets or Payment Platforms.
• Strong knowledge of cryptographic key management (HSM, MPC, multisig), cloud and application security.
• Experience building security frameworks, managing cyber risk and leading incident response.
• Knowledge of ISO 27001, NIST and ideally VARA regulations.
• Someone who is still technically hands‑on, rather than purely management-focused.

We would also consider a strong Head of Security looking to step into their first CISO position.

The Package:

• Full relocation package for you and your family
• AED 30K education allowance per child, per year (Age 2yrs to 18yrs)
• Private medical and dental insurance for the family
• Annual return flights home for the family
• 23 days' annual leave + UAE public holidays
• First month's hotel accommodation
• Relocation allowance (2x First month salary)

Why consider it?

It's not often you get the opportunity to build a blockchain & security function from scratch, particularly within a well-funded FinTech developing some genuinely interesting technology.

You’ll have the resources, backing and freedom to build things properly, without having to untangle years of legacy systems and processes.