Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) Greater Belfast, United Kingdom Area

The Company is seeking a Chief Information Security Officer to lead its security strategy and build a scalable security programme for a regulated business. Responsibilities include setting the security roadmap, leading and developing the security team, managing information security risks, and establishing controls for infrastructure, custody, wallets, and smart contracts. The role will oversee incident preparedness and response, certification and assurance efforts, regulatory readiness, and third-party risk management. It will also embed security into engineering practices and represent the organization with its board, clients, auditors, and regulators. Candidates should have experience leading an information security function in a regulated environment, such as financial services, fintech, or digital assets, and a track record of building or scaling security teams and programmes. They should be confident making risk decisions under uncertainty, managing incidents, and communicating clearly with technical and non-technical stakeholders, including senior leaders and regulators. Hands-on experience with blockchain infrastructure, digital asset custody, or smart contracts is an advantage, as is experience working with regulators across multiple jurisdictions. A recognized security certification, such as CISSP or CISM, is also desirable.

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