Join a fast-growing fintech innovator as the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), leading the entire cybersecurity function and shaping the long-term security roadmap for a modern financial platform. You will design and execute a full security program covering cloud infrastructure, risk management, compliance, and incident response. This role offers the opportunity to build security foundations from the ground up, influence executive decision-making, and guide the company's culture of security as it expands.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and implement the company's security strategy, governance framework, and long-term roadmap
- Establish and manage security controls across cloud infrastructure and internal systems
- Lead risk management, compliance efforts, and audit readiness for industry standards
- Define and enforce policies for identity management, access control, and secure authentication
- Build and oversee incident response, threat monitoring, and vulnerability management processes
- Collaborate with executive leadership and engineering teams to ensure organization-wide security alignment
- Promote security awareness and prepare to build a dedicated cybersecurity team as the company grows
Required Skills and Qualifications
Experience:
- 10+ years in cybersecurity, information security, or IT risk management
- Proven experience designing or managing enterprise security programs (ISO 27001, SOC 2, etc.)
- Hands-on experience with cloud security architecture in AWS, GCP, or Azure
- Strong background in identity management, access control, and security infrastructure
- Experience leading security initiatives in regulated industries such as finance or payments
- Experience collaborating with executives and cross-functional teams on security matters
Soft Skills:
- Strong leadership with the ability to guide technical and non-technical teams
- Excellent communication skills for presenting risk and strategy to stakeholders
- High accountability and ownership in driving company-wide security initiatives
- Strong analytical thinking with the ability to make balanced, risk-based decisions
- Ability to collaborate effectively and build trust across departments
Language Requirements:
- English: Fluent
- Japanese: Conversational
Preferred Skills & Qualifications
- Security certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or CISA
- Experience building security programs in high-growth or startup environments
- Familiarity with financial-sector security standards and regulated tech platforms
About the Company
A rapidly growing technology company developing next-generation financial platforms with a strong focus on security, scalability, and operational excellence. Backed by long-term financial stability, the organization embraces an engineering-driven culture, values technical leadership, and provides high autonomy to drive impactful solutions as they continue scaling their business.
Why You'll Love Working Here
- Lead the entire security function and define long-term cybersecurity strategy
- Build a modern security program from scratch with no legacy constraints
- Work closely with highly skilled engineering and executive teams
- Enjoy a flexible hybrid environment with strong work-life balance
- Join a stable, well-funded company with long-term leadership opportunities
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