Cyber Security Lead - Fintech (Hybrid)

Job Description

Job Description

CYBER SECURITY LEAD

PLEASE READ IN FULL BEFORE APPLYING. INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL AUTOMATICALLY BE DISQUALIFIED.

IMPORTANT: Candidates must already possess unrestricted authorisation to work in the United States.

Our client is unable to provide visa sponsorship now or in the future. Applications from candidates requiring sponsorship will be automatically disqualified and will not be considered further.

About the Opportunity

This is a hybrid role based in New York, USA. Candidates must already be based in the United States and either reside within commuting distance of New York or be willing to relocate.

Our client is a rapidly scaling international fintech focused on making cross-border money movement faster, simpler and more accessible.

Operating across the United States and Nigeria, the business has already acquired more than 100,000 users and is entering an exciting new phase of growth as it expands its product capabilities, technology infrastructure and international reach.

The organisation is building the next generation of payments, identity and financial technology solutions and is seeking ambitious individuals who want to play a meaningful role in shaping the future of the business.

As part of this next phase of growth, our client is seeking a Cyber Security Lead to help strengthen and mature the organisation's security posture across infrastructure, applications, cloud environments, operational processes and third-party relationships.

This is not a traditional corporate security role.

They are not simply looking for candidates with impressive company names on their CVs. They are seeking builders, operators and problem-solvers who thrive in fast-paced environments, take ownership without being asked, move quickly, execute effectively and have a proven track record of delivering meaningful outcomes.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys identifying risks, building practical security solutions, partnering closely with engineering teams and helping a rapidly growing fintech scale securely.

Application Process & Mandatory Qualifying Questions

You must answer ALL questions clearly and specifically within your covering note/letter. Applications that do not provide full responses will be automatically disqualified.

1. Are you currently based in the United States and legally authorised to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future?
2. What is your current notice period and earliest available start date?
3. What are your base salary expectations? (You must provide a specific figure or range. Responses such as market rate, negotiable or open to discussion will result in automatic disqualification.)
4. How many years of experience do you have in Cyber Security, Security Engineering, Cloud Security or Application Security? Please provide brief details.
5. Have you worked within fintech, payments, banking, crypto, lending or another regulated financial services environment? Please provide brief details.

Only candidates who demonstrate strong security expertise, ownership, execution capability and relevant industry experience will progress.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead cybersecurity initiatives across infrastructure, applications and operational environments
• Support the development and execution of the organisation's security roadmap
• Identify, assess and prioritise security risks across systems, vendors and business processes
• Strengthen cloud security controls and security monitoring capabilities
• Review and improve identity and access management processes
• Partner with engineering teams to promote secure software development practices
• Support vulnerability management, penetration testing and remediation activities
• Contribute to incident response planning and security investigations
• Support security governance, compliance and risk management initiatives
• Review third-party vendors, integrations and technology partners from a security perspective
• Promote a culture of security awareness and continuous improvement

Ideal Candidate Profile

• 5+ years of experience within Cyber Security, Security Engineering, Cloud Security or Application Security
• Strong understanding of AWS and cloud security principles
• Experience with IAM, SSO, MFA and privileged access management
• Experience securing customer-facing platforms and production environments
• Strong understanding of application security, API security and secure software development practices
• Experience with vulnerability management and security testing programmes
• Familiarity with incident response, monitoring and security operations
• Experience working within fintech, payments, banking, crypto, lending or regulated financial services environments
• Strong communication and stakeholder management capabilities
• Proven ability to operate effectively within fast-moving startup or scale-up environments
• Demonstrated ownership mentality with a track record of delivering results
• A builder mindset with the ambition to grow alongside a rapidly scaling business

On Offer

• Competitive compensation package
• Opportunity to join a rapidly scaling international fintech
• Significant ownership and influence within a growing organisation
• Direct exposure to founders and senior leadership
• Opportunity to help shape the future direction of the organisation's security strategy
• High-autonomy environment with meaningful impact and responsibility
• Exposure to complex payments, identity and financial technology challenges
• Professional growth and development opportunities
• Opportunity to contribute to the growth of a business with significant international expansion plans