US Head of Information Security

US - Remote

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Revolut

Join 35+ million customers globally using Revolut to send money to 160+ countries, hold up-to 36 currencies in app, spend in 150+ currencies, and manage their money.

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About RevolutPeople deserve more from their money. More visibility, more control, more freedom. And since 2015, Revolut has been on a mission to deliver just that. With an arsenal of awesome products that span spending, saving, travel, transfers, investing, exchanging and more, our super app has helped over 20 million customers get more from their money. And we're not done yet.As we continue our lightning-fast growth, we believe that two things are essential to continuing our success: our people and our culture. So far, we have more than 3000 people, based in 20 offices around the world, working on our mission. And we're looking for more. We want brilliant people that love building great products, love redefining success, and love turning the complexity of a chaotic world into the simplicity of a beautiful solution.
About the roleOur Technology team isn’t just one of the best in the industry, it’s one of the best in the world. And we’re proud of it. It’s our driving force; our engine 🚀 From building a new banking backend to creating an award-winning app, there’s nothing (and we mean nothing) our tech team can’t do.Our Technology team isn’t here to fix legacy systems – it’s here to build world-class financial products from the ground up. Products that will be used by millions of people around the world (18+ million people, not that we’re counting) 🌎We’re building one of the best Information Security teams to make Revolut the safest place to keep your money – and that’s where you come in. We need a highly experienced and detail-oriented Technology Risk Officer to support risk management across Technology and Product departments 💎 Someone with solid knowledge about technical risk and an absolute love for security technologies 💘 Up for the challenge? Get in touch 👇
What you’ll be doingWe are looking for a result-oriented US Head of Information Security and you will be accountable for running the information security for our operations domestically. The role will entail directing strategy, and operations of information security in US, and working closely with multiple stakeholders in Technology and the broader business to improve information security across the business. We need someone with vision and ideas who will tackle any problem as well as the ability to roll your sleeves up and get involved. Assist with Group (London HQ) and cross-entity initiatives. 
You’ll have overall responsibility to set the US information security risk appetite and play a 2LoD role to ensure that the US business maintains its information risk risk taking within appetitePrepare the company to meet FFIEC information security guidelinesPass bank regulatory muster with respect to Revolut’s information security program
What you'll need• 6+ years’ information security risk management experience• Previous experience in a regulated financial institution, ideally in dealings with the FDIC, OCC, and/or Fed and understanding of current key topical issues in the consumer credit space• Penetration testing (preferred)• Ability to assess information security posture and control effectiveness against best practice or formal standards• Knowledge of NIST, SOC 2 Type 2, ISO 27001• Proficiency in SQL• Third Party and Privacy risk experience preferred• Strong ability to communicate complex concepts in plain English• Excellent problem solving skills
Nice to have• Data skills are desirable • Experience in the FinTech industry is preferred
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Tags: Banking FinTech ISO 27001 NIST Pentesting Privacy Risk management SOC 2 SQL Strategy

Regions: Remote/Anywhere North America
Country: United States
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Category: Leadership Jobs

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