Senior Specialist, Information Security

Free resume; Berlin; Hybrid; EUR 71,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Stock option plan

OpenUP mental wellbeing coaching

Udemy learning library

New parent leave

Discounts & partner perks

Onsite dining where available

Job summary

Bitpanda is seeking a Senior Specialist, Information Security to lead and scale governance in a regulated fintech setting. You will own cross‑functional GRC domains, drive control effectiveness, and advise senior stakeholders.

You will manage audits, third‑party risk, and enablement through others, mentoring teams, and translating requirements for engineering. This role offers hybrid work and global opportunities with competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• 6–10 years of Information Security GRC, audit, risk, or related roles.
• Proven audits/assessments leadership across multiple teams.
• Strong knowledge of ISO 27001 and DORA (and SOC 2 / PCI DSS / NIST).
• Solid understanding of cloud, IAM, SDLC governance, incident management, and third‑party risk.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; executive‑ready materials.

Responsibilities

• Lead and scale security governance in a regulated fintech environment.
• Own cross-functional GRC domains end-to-end with strategy and cadence.
• Drive risk assessments, treatment, and governance at scale.
• Lead audits and assurance programs end-to-end and remediation.
• Mentor team members and translate requirements to engineering.

Skills

GRC leadership

ISO 27001

Risk management

Audits & assessments

Cloud security

Communication

Job description

Job Description

Who we are

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 Specialist, you will lead and scale major elements of our security governance in a regulated fintech environment. You’ll own complex, cross-functional GRC domains (e.g., ISMS/ISO 27001 at scale, regulatory readiness, enterprise technology risk, third‑party risk for critical vendors, compliance in key partnerships), drive measurable improvement in control effectiveness, and act as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders.

What you’ll do

Information Security Operating Model & GRC Ownership: Own and evolve one or more GRC domains end-to-end (e.g., ISMS operations, BCM, risk governance), including strategy, annual plan, cadences, and success metrics. Drive control rationalization and proportionality: tighten controls for critical/regulated assets and streamline low‑risk areas to ensure an efficient, risk‑aligned posture.

Risk Management & Strategic Decision Support: Facilitate and challenge high‑impact risk assessments (new products, major architectural changes, critical vendors), ensuring consistency and defensible rationale. Drive risk treatment at scale: align owners, negotiate timelines, track commitments, and elevate where residual risk remains above appetite.

Audit, Assurance & Continuous Control Testing: Lead complex audits and assessments end-to-end (multi‑entity, regulator‑fe­ring), including readiness, walkthroughs, and remediation. Design and run a risk‑based control testing program to identify weaknesses and drive durable remediation (process fixes, automation, tooling) while translating regulatory requirements into structured internal work programs.

Third‑Party Risk & Critical Supplier Oversight: Set due diligence depth and ongoing monitoring requirements for critical suppliers (e.g., cloud, payments, identity, SaaS); partner with Procurement/Legal on security contract requirements to ensure enforceable obligations and measurable oversight across the supply chain.

Enablement & Leadership through Others: Mentor Specialists, Associates, and Senior Associates; set quality standards for documentation, evidence, and stakeholder engagement. Act as a “GRC translator” for engineering and operations teams, helping them implement requirements efficiently and consistently across the organization.

Who you are

• Typically 6–10 years of experience in information security GRC, audit/assurance, risk management, compliance, or adjacent security roles.
• Proven track record leading audits/assessments and driving remediation across multiple teams and systems.
• Strong working knowledge of ISO 27001 and DORA (and/or SOC 2 / PCI DSS / NIST) with ability to design controls, define evidence, and test effectiveness.
• Strong understanding of technology risk across cloud, IAM, SDLC governance, incident management, vulnerability management, logging/monitoring, and third‑party risk.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; able to produce executive‑ready materials and auditor‑facing narratives.

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.

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