Chief Information Security Officer

3 Months ago • 10 Years +

Job Summary

Job Description

Binance, a leading global blockchain ecosystem and cryptocurrency exchange, is seeking a Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) for its United Arab Emirates operations. The CISO will be responsible for developing and implementing a comprehensive information security strategy, ensuring IT Governance and Security Risk Management align with international best practices and regulatory requirements in the UAE. This role involves hands-on implementation of security frameworks, leading risk management with stakeholders, reporting to regulatory authorities, and maintaining security governance practices. The CISO will also work within a three lines of defense model to secure funds, data, and systems, assist with audits, drive cyber threat and vulnerability management, manage third-party integration risks, and lead the local security team while contributing to global department improvements. The position requires managing security incidents and ensuring continuous alignment with regulatory compliance and international standards, including implementing robust resilience best practices.
Must have:
  • Hands-on implementation of IT Security Risk Management
  • Develop and improve security framework, policies, and standards
  • Lead Security Risk Management with stakeholders
  • Accountable to regulatory authority for Security and IT Governance
  • Maintain and develop security governance practices
  • Ensure security obligations for governance, regulatory, and compliance
  • Assist delivery of internal and external technology/security audits
  • Drive cyber threat & vulnerability management
  • Manage IT security risk for new projects and third-party integrations
  • Manage Third party integrations risk
  • Manage local security team
  • Security incident management and reporting
  • Facilitate alignment to regulatory compliance
  • Implement resilience best practices
  • Currently based in Dubai or Abu Dhabi
  • Bilingual English/Arabic required
  • Held approved person's role in regulated financial institution
  • Track record of international company experience and cyber security in regulatory context
  • Combination of senior management and deep cyber security experience
  • Security community contributor (published material or conferences)
  • Demonstrable experience in a global team
  • 10+ years of experience in finance or related sector focusing on security and technology compliance
  • Bachelor's degree or higher in IT, cyber security, or related field
  • Self-motivated leadership and excellent communication skills
  • Proven management of cyber security operations
  • Deliver best practices for international data privacy and information security frameworks
  • Experience with NIST Cybersecurity & Privacy Framework, ISO 27001/27701, CIS, PCI-DSS
  • Passion for collaboration and team achievement
  • Demonstrable experience delivering effective security solutions
  • Passion for latest cyber security trends and emerging threats
  • Experience engaging directly with a regulatory body and implementing recommendations
Good to have:
  • CISSP certification
  • CISM certification
  • CEH certification
  • CIPP certification
  • CIPM certification
  • FIM certification
  • ISO 27701 certification
  • ISO 27001 Lead Auditor certification
  • ISC2 certification
  • ISACA certification
  • GIAC certification
  • CREST certification
Perks:
  • Shape the future with the world's leading blockchain ecosystem
  • Collaborate with world-class talent in a user-centric global organization with a flat structure
  • Tackle unique, fast-paced projects with autonomy in an innovative environment
  • Thrive in a results-driven workplace with opportunities for career growth and continuous learning
  • Competitive salary and company benefits
  • Work-from-home arrangement (may vary depending on work nature)

Job Details

Binance is a leading global blockchain ecosystem behind the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume and registered users. We are trusted by over 250 million people in 100+ countries for our industry-leading security, user fund transparency, trading engine speed, deep liquidity, and an unmatched portfolio of digital-asset products. Binance offerings range from trading and finance to education, research, payments, institutional services, Web3 features, and more. We leverage the power of digital assets and blockchain to build an inclusive financial ecosystem to advance the freedom of money and improve financial access for people around the world.

The Chief Information Security Officer aims to develop and implement a comprehensive information security strategy for Binance. The role will also ensure that the IT Governance and Security Risk Management Systems align to international best practices and adhere to regulatory requirements as defined by the laws pertaining to regulations of financial markets and virtual assets providers within and from the United Arab Emirates.

Responsibilities

    • Hands-on implementation of the IT Security Risk Management function for Binance UAE.
    • Development and improvement of the security framework, including policies, security standards and processes improvements.
    • Lead Security Risk Management with all stakeholders as per Security Risk Framework.
    • Accountable to the regulatory authority for all Security and IT Governance matters.
    • Maintain and develop security governance practices including regulatory, board and committee reporting. 
    • Work as part of the three lines of defense model to ensure funds, data and systems are secure.
    • Ensure all security obligations for governance, regulatory and compliance matters are delivered.
    • Assist the delivery of the internal and external audits related to Technology and Security.
    • Drive cyber threat & vulnerability management/penetration tests as per the regulatory framework.
    • IT security risk management for new projects and/or any integration with third party vendors.
    • Manage Third party integrations risk to ensure alignment with security standards and SLAs.
    • Manage the local security team & contribute to continual improvement of the global department.
    • Security incident management, including prompt reporting to senior management & other teams.
    • Facilitate continual alignment to regulatory compliance obligations and international standards.
    • Implement robust resilience best practices to ensure that Binance products remain best in class. 

Requirements

    • Currently based in Dubai or Abu Dhabi.
    • Bilingual English/Arabic is required to be able to coordinate with overseas partners and stakeholders.
    • Held an approved person's role within a regulated financial institution.
    • Track record of international company experience and cyber security in a regulatory context.
    • A combination of senior management and deep cyber security experience is mandatory.
    • Security community contributor either through published material or international conferences.
    • Demonstrable experience in a global team with a rich multicultural fast paced environment.
    • 10+ years of experience in finance or a related sector, focusing on security and technology compliance in a global firm.
    • Bachelor's degree or higher in information technology, cyber security or related field.
    • Track record in self motivated leadership and excellent communication and listening skills.
    • Proven management of cyber security operations with hands-on implementation skills.
    • Delivery of best practices for international data privacy and information security frameworks. 
    • NIST Cybersecurity & Privacy Framework, ISO 27001/ISO 27701, CIS and PCI-DSS.
    • Must seek excellence by default and show a passion for collaboration and team achievement.
    • Demonstrable experience delivering effective business and technical security solutions.
    • A passion for the latest cyber security trends and emerging threats is essential.
    • Mandatory requirement for experience engaging directly with a regulatory body and implementing regulator's recommendations.
    • Certifications are a plus: CISSP, CISM, CEH, CIPP, CIPM, FIM, ISO 27701, ISO 27001 Lead Auditor, and/or ISC2, ISACA, GIAC, CREST.
Why Binance
• Shape the future with the world’s leading blockchain ecosystem
• Collaborate with world-class talent in a user-centric global organization with a flat structure
• Tackle unique, fast-paced projects with autonomy in an innovative environment
• Thrive in a results-driven workplace with opportunities for career growth and continuous learning
• Competitive salary and company benefits
• Work-from-home arrangement (the arrangement may vary depending on the work nature of the business team)

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About The Company

Binance is the world’s leading blockchain ecosystem and cryptocurrency infrastructure provider with a product suite that includes the world's largest digital asset exchange and much more.


Trusted by over 200 millions of users worldwide, the Binance platform is dedicated to increasing the freedom of money for users, and features an unmatched portfolio of crypto products and offerings, including: trading and finance, education, data and research, social good, investment and incubation, decentralization and infrastructure solutions, and more.


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