Senior Associate, Information Security New Vienna, Vienna, Austria

Bitpanda GmbH; Wien; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Stock options

OpenUP mental wellbeing resources

Udemy course access

Extra paid time off

New parent leave

Onsite meals in offices

Company events and branded merch

Job summary

Bitpanda GmbH in Vienna seeks an Information Security Senior Associate to advance key parts of our GRC program in a regulated fintech environment. You will own specific domains like ISMS/ISO 27001, audits, risk management and vendor due diligence, bridging strategy and daily operations with autonomy.

You will coordinate audits, run risk assessments, craft policy documentation, and build scalable controls while collaborating with Legal, Procurement and Security teams.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of experience in GRC, audit, security risk management, or compliance.
• Strong knowledge of ISO 27001 and mapping requirements to processes.
• Hands-on experience coordinating audits or risk assessments from planning to closure.
• Good grasp of security fundamentals (IAM, SDLC, incidents, vulnerabilities).
• Excellent communication skills for policy docs, audit narratives and stakeholder relations.

Responsibilities

• GRC domain execution: manage daily operations, plan yearly work, build scalable playbooks.
• Assurance & audits: coordinate internal/external audits end‑to‑end and draft responses.
• Risk management: run risk assessments, drive treatment plans, report KRIs/KPIs.
• Third‑party risk management: vendor due diligence and contract security obligations.
• Control testing & improvement: test controls, identify failures, implement dashboards.

Skills

GRC

Audit coordination

ISO 27001

Risk management

IAM

SDLC

Incident management

Vulnerability management

Stakeholder communication

Job description

We simplify wealth creation. Founded in 2014 in Vienna, Austria by Eric Demuth, Paul Klanschek and Christian Trummer, we’re here to help people trust themselves enough to build their financial freedom — for now and the future. Our user-friendly, trade-everything platform empowers both first-time investors and seasoned experts to invest in the cryptocurrencies, crypto indices, stocks*, precious metals and commodities* they want — with any sized budget, 24/7. Our global team works across different cultures and time zones, bringing our products to more than 7 million customers, making us one of Europe’s safest and most secure platforms that powers modern investing.

Headquartered in Austria but operating across Europe, our products are built by fast-moving, talented, "roll-up-your-sleeves-and-make-it-happen" kind of people. It’s these diverse perspectives and innovative minds operating as ONE TEAM that keep Bitpanda at the cutting edge of our industry. So if you’re someone who thinks big, moves fast and wants to make an impact right from day one, then get ready to join our industry‑changing team. Let’s go!

Your mission

As an Information Security Senior Associate, you will execute and mature key parts of our GRC program in a regulated fintech environment. You’ll take charge of specific GRC domains (e.g., ISMS/ISO 27001, audit, risk management, TPRM), driving control design, testing, and cross-functional coordination. Operating with strong autonomy, you'll bridge high‑level strategy and daily operations to help scale our security governance.

What you’ll do

• GRC domain execution: Manage daily operations of assigned GRC domains, track yearly plans, and build scalable playbooks to reduce audit friction and improve control consistency.
• Assurance & audits: Coordinate internal and external audits end‑to‑end (planning, evidence gathering, auditor Q&A, remediation). Translate regulatory requirements into actionable plans and draft formal audit responses.
• Risk management: Facilitate risk assessments for systems and products. Drive treatment plans with owners, elevate unacceptable residual risks, and prepare clear KRI/KPI reporting for leadership.
• Third‑party risk management (if in scope): Drive vendor due diligence by evaluating security evidence and tracking remediation. Partner with Legal and Procurement to embed security obligations into contracts.
• Control testing & improvement: Execute risk‑based control testing (design and operating effectiveness). Identify recurring failures, propose process upgrades, and implement dashboards for evidence collection.

Who you are

• 2–4 years of experience in GRC, audit, security risk management, or compliance.
• Strong knowledge of ISO 27001 (or similar frameworks) and the ability to map requirements to real operational processes.
• Hands‑on experience coordinating audits or risk assessments from planning through closure.
• Solid grasp of security fundamentals (IAM, SDLC, incident and vulnerability management, logging/monitoring, third‑party risk).
• Excellent communication skills: can independently produce clear policy documentation, audit narratives, and manage stakeholder relationships.

What’s in it for you

• Flexibility to work where you thrive – Enjoy the freedom of our Hybrid working model, combining onsite collaboration and remote work, with an additional 25 days per year to work from a city or country of your choice.
• Reward for your impact – Receive a competitive total compensation package aligned with Bitpanda’s pay‑for‑impact policy, including participation in our stock option plan.
• Support for your mental wellbeing – Access confidential coaching, counselling, and mental health resources whenever you need them through OpenUP.
• Time to recharge – On top of your standard annual leave, prioritise your wellbeing in 2027 with 3 additional days of paid time off to rest, reset, and recharge, available once you’ve been with us for 6 months.
• Continuous learning and growth – Grow your skills and stay ahead in your career with unlimited access to Udemy’s library of online courses at your own pace.
• Exclusive perks and rewards – Enjoy discounts, rewards, and perks from partners worldwide across lifestyle, wellness, tech, and travel.
• Support during life milestones – Take advantage of up to 8 additional weeks of gender‑neutral new parent leave to welcome and bond with your new addition to the family.
• Fuel and focus on‑site – Pandas in Vienna, Bucharest, Barcelona, and Berlin can enjoy free onsite dining, with freshly prepared lunches and snacks to keep you fueled and focused all day long.
• Recognition for your contributions – Celebrate milestones and achievements with recognition and rewards for your Tenure at Bitpanda.
• Show your Bitpanda pride – Access exclusive Bitpanda‑branded merchandise and gear to represent.
• Connect and celebrate with your team – Join unforgettable company events, from our Winter Party in Vienna to gatherings worldwide, fostering fun, connection, and celebration

.…and even more location‑specific benefits designed to make life at Bitpanda even more rewarding wherever you are.

At Bitpanda, we work Hybrid. 3 days onsite, 2 days from home, combining the best of in person collaboration and connection with at home flexibility.

Above all, you will have the opportunity to learn and grow as part of Bitpanda’s incredible journey towards being Europe’s future #1 investment platform.

Bitpanda is committed to fostering a fair and equal environment based on trust and mutual respect. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace is paramount to our success and we are committed to building a team that represents a wide variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.

* These benefits may be adjusted at Bitpanda’s discretion and do not apply to our internships and exceptions to our Hybrid Working policy apply to teams with shift schedules or for folks whose roles require them to be in‑office (think: Workplaces team or IT).