Chief Information Security Officer

DriveWealth; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance

Mental health resources

Generous paid time off

Paid parental leave

Educational development funding

Fitness reimbursement

Daily lunch stipend

Pre-tax commuter benefits

Employer 401K match

Job summary

A global B2B financial technology organization in New York is seeking a Chief Information Security Officer to lead security functions including governance, risk management, and compliance. The ideal candidate has strong experience in fintech, leadership in building security programs, and deep knowledge of security models. This role offers a competitive salary of $300,000—$400,000, along with excellent benefits, and emphasizes diversity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in fintech or healthcare.
• Track record of building security programs for public or pre-IPO companies.
• Familiar with security certifications and regulatory forums.

Responsibilities

• Oversee policy frameworks and regulatory compliance programs.
• Conduct security monitoring and incident response.
• Lead penetration testing and vendor management activities.
• Manage budgets and relationships in a dynamic environment.

Skills

Experience in regulated industries

Knowledge of cloud-first and zero-trust security models

Leadership in developing high-performing teams

Expertise in standards compliance

Presentation of security strategy to executives

Job description

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DriveWealth is a global B2B financial technology organization dedicated to democratizing access to financial independence around the world. Our mission is realized through an API-based platform, empowering our partners to offer seamless investing and trading experiences to clients worldwide, all from their mobile devices.

Our technology provides partners with a modern, extensible toolkit, enabling traditional investment workflows and innovative techniques like fractional share ownership. DriveWealth has evolved into a global platform offering trading of US equities, mutual funds, ETFs, fixed income, and options.

We seek enthusiastic professionals to contribute diverse perspectives and experiences to our Brokerage-as-a-Service platform. Our culture blends the pace and opportunity of a tech start-up with the impact, stability, and significance of Wall Street. We encourage creativity and experimentation while ensuring institutional-grade execution and regulatory compliance in everything we do. We value diversity and inclusion, celebrating the unique differences of our employees as we scale and grow together.

About The Role

As Chief Information Security Officer, you will be responsible for leading and strengthening the company’s entire security function across four key domains: Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC), Offensive Security (Red Team), Defensive Security (Blue Team), and Security Engineering & Architecture. You will take charge of strategy, improve processes, manage budgets, and build out teams to support ambitious growth goals. The CISO will also represent security to senior leadership and the board, ensuring the organization is compliant with industry standards and ready for regulatory scrutiny.

What You’ll Do

• Oversee and enhance policy frameworks and regulatory compliance programs (e.g., SOC, ISO27001, GDPR)
• Conduct and improve security monitoring, incident response, and threat hunting functions
• Direct penetration testing and vendor management activities
• Lead the engineering of secure network and identity management systems in the cloud
• Build, mentor, and expand a skilled security team across underdeveloped areas (especially GRC and Blue Team)
• Engage with industry forums, prepare audit and compliance reports, and present to company leadership
• Drive readiness for public company listing and support ongoing business growth

What You’ll Need

• Strong experience in regulated industries (preferably fintech; healthcare also considered)
• Deep knowledge of cloud-first and zero-trust security models
• Proven track record in building full-scale security programs for public or pre-IPO companies
• Hands-on leadership with the ability to develop and expand high-performing teams
• Expertise in standards compliance, including SOC, ISO27001, and GDPR
• Experience presenting security strategy to executive and board-level leadership
• Familiarity with security certifications and regulatory forums (e.g., FINRA, ISAC)
• Ability to manage budgets and vendor relationships in a dynamic environment

Compensation

Compensation package offerings are based on candidate experience and technical qualifications, as it relates to the role. These are identified and determined throughout your interviewing experience.

New York, NY (Hybrid) Pay Range $300,000—$400,000 USD

Benefits

• Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance options
• Mental health resources
• Generous paid time off with observed holidays (varies per country)
• Paid parental leave for biological and adoptive parents
• Up to $2,500 or local equivalent each year to invest in continued education and personal development
• Up to $900 each year or local equivalent for fitness and wellness reimbursement
• Company-provided phone (varies by country)
• For HQ in-office employees, a daily lunch stipend, unlimited snacks, and engaging office space in the Financial District
• Pre-tax commuter benefits (US only)
• Employer 401K match (US only)

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.