Global Chief Information Security Officer – CISO

CEX.IO

Chief Information Security Officer responsible for global information security posture. Leading a remote team to implement security processes and compliance with market regulations.

Posted 7/5/2026full-timeRemote • 🇵🇹 PortugalLeadWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Define, drive, and execute the global information security roadmap aligned with business goals.
Build, implement, and optimize robust security processes, frameworks, and policies across the organization.
Oversee the successful acquisition and maintenance of industry-specific licenses and certifications (e.g., SOC 2, PCI-DSS, DORA, MiCA/crypto regulations).
Manage regular internal/external security audits and executive reporting.
Collaborate with external auditors, regulators, and legal teams to ensure compliance with data privacy laws and corporate governance standards.
Lead, mentor, and scale a high-performing, fully remote security team.
Act as the ultimate point of escalation for global security incidents, ensuring proactive threat hunting and rapid mitigation.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Proven track record in a senior security leadership role (CISO, Director of Security, or Head of Information Security) within the Financial Services or FinTech sector.
Direct experience steering organizations through complex information security audits, certifications, licensing, and international regulatory compliance.
Demonstrated experience in creating, implementing, and managing group-level security processes and frameworks.
Exceptional leadership skills with a proven ability to manage remote, distributed teams.
Strong sense of ownership, proactiveness, and high responsibility.
Fluent English with excellent communication and reporting skills; Ukrainian or Russian will be an advantage.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible work arrangements
Professional development

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Hard Skills & Tools

Information Security RoadmapSecurity Processes ImplementationThreat HuntingIncident ManagementData Privacy Compliance

Soft Skills

Exceptional LeadershipProactive OwnershipHigh ResponsibilityExcellent Communication

Certifications

SOC 2PCI-DSSDORAMiCA