Senior IT Risk Lead — DeFi & Web3 Security

First Digital; Lisboa; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive total compensation package

FDFI token allocation with multi-yearv

Hands-on role at intersection of on‑r)

Direct mentorship from leadership

Clear path to Growth Lead role

Job summary

First Digital Trust is seeking an experienced IT Risk Specialist to join our fintech team, focusing on DeFi and Web3 risk management. You will assess threats, review smart contracts, and shape risk controls across on-chain infrastructure.

You will work with engineering and product teams to embed security-by-design principles, develop risk policies, and stay current with regulations. A 3-5 year background in technical risk or DeFi/Web3 in finance is preferred, with certifications a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in technical risk, security, or DeFi/Web3-focused roles, ideally with exposure to financial services or fintech.
• Familiarity with stablecoin services and the associated risks and challenges.
• Willingness to grow into regulatory frameworks (SOC 1/2, ISO 27001, NIST, CIS, GDPR, AML/KYC) is important.

Responsibilities

• Identify, assess, and monitor risks specific to DeFi protocols, smart contracts, and on-chain activity.
• Review and assess the security posture of smart contracts and blockchain infrastructure.
• Track emerging Web3 attack vectors and translate them into actionable risk controls.
• Collaborate with engineering and product teams to embed security-by-design principles into Web3 builds.
• Develop and implement IT risk management strategies, policies, and procedures.
• Identify potential IT risks related to information security, data privacy, technology infrastructure, and operational processes.
• Conduct risk assessments and vulnerability analyses to proactively address threats.

Skills

DeFi security

Smart contracts

Blockchain infra

Security risks

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in IT/CS/Cybersecurity

Tools

CISSP

CISA

CISM

CRISC

Job description

First Digital Trust is seeking an experienced IT Risk Specialist to join our fintech team, focusing on DeFi and Web3 risk management. You will assess threats, review smart contracts, and shape risk controls across on-chain infrastructure.

You will work with engineering and product teams to embed security-by-design principles, develop risk policies, and stay current with regulations. A 3-5 year background in technical risk or DeFi/Web3 in finance is preferred, with certifications a plus.