Remote CISO: Strategic FinTech Security Leader with Equity

The Security Executive Council; Jacksonville (FL); Remote; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual cash bonus

Equity options

401(k) plan

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Time off

Job summary

A leading fintech company is seeking a Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) to lead and enhance its enterprise security program. This fully remote role involves participating in strategic decision-making, overseeing the security team, and ensuring compliance with banking regulations. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in information security, particularly in financial services, along with strong communication skills and expertise in risk management. Competitive salary and benefits include cash bonuses and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in information security leadership.
• Significant experience in the banking or fintech sector.
• Deep knowledge of banking security regulations (NIST, PCI DSS).

Responsibilities

• Own and mature the enterprise Information Security Program.
• Drive remediation of audit and regulatory findings.
• Lead a high-performing Information Security team.

Skills

Information security leadership

Banking regulatory expertise

Cloud security (AWS/GCP)

Risk assessment

Executive communication

Education

Preferred certifications: CISSP, CISM, CRISC

Tools

SIEM/XDR platforms

Vulnerability management tools

Application security testing tools

Job description

A leading fintech company is seeking a Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) to lead and enhance its enterprise security program. This fully remote role involves participating in strategic decision-making, overseeing the security team, and ensuring compliance with banking regulations. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in information security, particularly in financial services, along with strong communication skills and expertise in risk management. Competitive salary and benefits include cash bonuses and a 401(k) plan.