Chief Information Security Officer

Bybit Limited; Brussel Hoofdstad; On-site; EUR 102,000 - 159,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Study Growth Fund

Internal Events

Global Collaboration

Career Advancement

Internal Mobility

Job summary

Bybit is seeking a seasoned Head of Information Security to lead regulatory cybersecurity efforts, risk management, and security operations from Hong Kong. You will design and implement robust systems aligning with ISO/IEC 27001, SFC guidelines, and industry best practices to protect digital asset platforms.

You will collaborate with CTO and cross-functional teams to foster a security-first culture, manage vendor risk, and drive incident readiness and resilience across Spark’s infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Academic background in cybersecurity, CS, IT, or a related technical discipline (Bachelor required, Master preferred).
• Active cybersecurity certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CISA, or CRISC are expected.

Responsibilities

• Regulatory Support & MIC-IT Enablement: act as the cybersecurity anchor for Spark, aligning with ROs and MIC-IT and reporting risk to senior management.
• Pre-Launch & Independent Assessments: own prep and passing SFC-mandated pre-launch assessments; remediate findings before go-live.
• Cybersecurity Framework & Operations: design, deploy, and govern a comprehensive security framework aligned with ISO/IEC 27001 and SFC guidelines.
• Incident Readiness & Response: develop, test, and maintain CIRP and DR/BCP; lead tabletop exercises for threat detection and containment.
• Ongoing Cyber Controls: establish continuous monitoring; oversee penetration testing, vulnerability scanning, threat intel, and Zero-Trust adoption.
• Leadership & Cross-Functional Collaboration: report to CTO; ensure security is embedded across engineering, product, and operations, with strong executive communication.
• Vendor Risk Management: evaluate security of third-party vendors and external platforms to protect Spark’s posture.
• Local Presence & Communication: security leader in Hong Kong; translate risk for Board and regulators in business terms.

Skills

Cybersecurity

Security leadership

ISO 27001

SFC/VASP experience

Communication

Threat intelligence

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Job description

About Us

Established in 2018, Bybit is one of the world’s leading cryptocurrency exchanges and digital financial platforms, serving over 80 million users across more than 200 countries and regions. Powered by world-class technology and a user-first mindset, Bybit delivers a seamless ecosystem across trading, payments, wealth management, custody, institutional services, and Web3 — connecting users to the future of digital finance.

Our core values define how we build. We listen, care and improve to create products and experiences that put users first. Backed by a global team of ambitious builders, problem-solvers, and innovators, we foster a high-performance and fast-moving environment where talent is empowered to drive real impact at the global scale. Supported by 24/7 multilingual customer service and a strong commitment to innovation, we are shaping the future of finance through technology, collaboration, and bold execution.

Today, Bybit is recognized as one of the most trusted and transparent platforms in the digital asset industry, continuing to expand its global presence while building the infrastructure for the next generation of financial services.

Responsibilities

Regulatory Support & MIC-IT Enablement: Serve as the primary cybersecurity anchor for Spark. Work intimately with the ROs and MIC-IT to design, implement, and evidence the cybersecurity framework, ensuring senior management possesses full visibility and control over cyber risks as expected by the SFC.

Pre-Launch & Independent Assessments: Take total ownership of preparing for, facilitating, and successfully passing the SFC-mandated pre-launch independent cybersecurity assessments. Remediate any findings swiftly and effectively prior to go-live.

Cybersecurity Framework & Operations: Architect, deploy, and govern Spark’s comprehensive cybersecurity framework. Ensure strict alignment with ISO/IEC 27001, SFC guidelines, and industry best practices for network, application, and endpoint security.

Incident Readiness & Response: Develop, test, and maintain robust Cyber Incident Response Plans (CIRP) and Disaster Recovery/Business Continuity Plans (DR/BCP). Lead tabletop exercises and ensure the organization is perpetually ready to detect, contain, and eradicate threats.

Ongoing Cyber Controls: Establish a continuous monitoring environment. Oversee regular penetration testing, vulnerability scanning, threat intelligence gathering, and the implementation of Zero-Trust architecture across Spark’s infrastructure.

Leadership & Cross-Functional Collaboration

Strategic Alignment: Report directly to the CTO while operating with the independence necessary to challenge technical architectures from a security and risk perspective.

Security Culture: Champion a security-first culture across the engineering, product, and operations teams at Spark. Develop and execute ongoing security awareness training for all employees.

Vendor Risk Management: Oversee the security evaluation of third-party vendors, SaaS providers, and blockchain analytics platforms, ensuring external integrations do not compromise Spark’s internal security posture.

Local Presence & Communication: Serve as the on-the-ground security leader in Hong Kong. Communicate complex security risks in clear, business-centric terms to the Board, C-suite, and regulators.

Communication: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills in English (fluency in Mandarin is a strong plus given the Hong Kong location).

Educational & Professional Qualifications

Academic Background: Holds a relevant university degree (Bachelor’s required, Master’s preferred) in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related highly technical discipline.

Industry Certifications: Must possesses active, industry-recognized professional cybersecurity certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CISA, or CRISC.

Specialized Credentials (Optional but Preferred): Additional certifications in cloud security (e.g., CCSP), offensive security (e.g., OSCP), or blockchain/smart contract security demonstrate a strong advantage.

Extensive Security Tenure: 10+ years of dedicated experience in cybersecurity, risk management, or IT audit, with at least 3-5 years in a senior leadership or Head of InfoSec capacity within the financial services sector (TradFi, FinTech, or Digital Assets).

SFC VASP** /VATP Expertise:** Demonstrates sufficient, highly relevant experience directly navigating Hong Kong SFC VASP / VATP (Type 1 & Type 7) license applications from a cybersecurity perspective.

Digital Asset Security** :** Deep, hands-on operational experience with the unique threat vectors of the crypto industry. Proven expertise in securing Hot/Cold/Warm wallet infrastructures, Multi-Party Computation (MPC), Hardware Security Modules (HSMs), and node network security.

Why Join Us
At Bybit, we are committed to fostering a supportive and enriching work environment.
Our benefits include:

• Study Growth Fund: We support your professional development and continuous learning.
• Internal Events: Participate in regular team-building activities, workshops, and events designed to promote collaboration and innovation.
• Global Collaboration: Be part of a diverse, international team, working alongside colleagues from around the world.
• Career Advancement: Access opportunities for growth and advancement within a rapidly expanding global company.
• Internal Mobility: Grow with us- Your long-term development is important to us. We offer internal job opportunities to help build your career path.