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Head of Cyber Security (fmd) Solaris•Berlin, Berlin, Germany

Solaris is a tech company with a full German banking license. Our Banking-as-a-Service platform enables businesses to offer their own financial products. With our straightforward APIs our partners can access and integrate a wide range of solutions such as digital banking, payments, cards, identification and lending services. As a market leader we are driven by bringing transformational change to the financial services industry.

We are 500 people from over 70 nationalities, valuing diverse perspectives and investing in personal growth.

• Strategic Leadership:
  • Develop and execute a comprehensive cybersecurity strategy aligned with the overall business objectives and regulatory requirements.
  • Drive a culture of security awareness and accountability throughout the organization.
• Team Management:
  • Lead and develop a cybersecurity team of about 10 members across areas such as Offensive Security, Product Security, Cyber Defense Center, Platform & Operations Security, and Identity & Access Management.
  • Provide guidance, support and training to enhance the skills of security professionals.
• Risk Management:
  • Identify, assess and prioritize cybersecurity risks, vulnerabilities and threats.
  • Implement robust risk mitigation measures to safeguard digital assets, products, services, customer data and infrastructure.
• Governance and Compliance:
  • Ensure compliance with cybersecurity laws, regulations and standards such as DORA, PCI DSS, SWIFT CSP and ISO 27001.
  • Establish and maintain governance frameworks, guidelines and procedures to support continuous improvement.
• Security Operations:
  • Oversee security technologies, tools and processes across preventive, offensive, product security, and defense center activities.
  • Monitor the security posture of networks, systems and applications through threat intelligence and monitoring.
• Security Incident Response:
  • Lead the incident response team in managing cybersecurity incidents and breaches promptly and efficiently.
  • Develop and maintain incident response plans, playbooks and communication protocols.
• Collaboration and Communication:
  • Foster partnerships with engineering, IT risk management, product compliance, legal and other units.
  • Communicate cybersecurity risks, initiatives and outcomes to executive leadership and the board when needed.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, Information Technology, Engineering or related field.
• Extensive hands-on cybersecurity leadership experience, including leading first-line teams in regulated environments.
• Proven ability to design and execute cybersecurity strategies in complex, regulated environments.
• Strong knowledge of frameworks and standards (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001, DORA, PCI DSS, SWIFT CSP, MaRisk).
• Business-fluent English; German is a plus.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with sound judgment under pressure.
• Proactive, ownership-driven and collaborative with Technology and the wider business.
• Structured, hands-on working style; comfortable operating both strategically and operationally.

• If you’re working from Berlin, you’re welcome in the office two days per week.
• If you’re based elsewhere in Germany, you may travel to Berlin several days each month for stakeholder collaboration (monthly trips reimbursed per travel policy).
• Home office budget.
• Learning & development budget of 1000 per year with a clear growth framework.
• Competitive salary and a variable remuneration program.
• Monthly meal allowance and other benefits.
• 28 vacation days, increasing by 2 days after 2 years and 3 days after 3 years with Solaris.
• Opportunity to work abroad for up to 12 weeks per year.

Solaris is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to nurturing an inclusive environment and a diverse workforce. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.

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