THREAT INTEL
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Chief Information Security Officer

Confidential — company name available to members

New York, NY / Remote $325K–$450K + significant equity Posted August 4, 2026

ROLE OVERVIEW

A Series E FinTech company valued at $4B+ is seeking its first CISO ahead of a planned IPO. The company processes $50B+ in annual payment volume and is preparing for public markets, requiring a security leader who can build a mature security program, satisfy institutional investor due diligence, and navigate SEC cybersecurity disclosure requirements.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Build and lead the company's first dedicated security organization (currently 8 engineers)
Develop security program to meet IPO readiness requirements and SEC cybersecurity rules
Oversee PCI-DSS Level 1 compliance and payment security for $50B+ in annual transaction volume
Lead security due diligence for institutional investors and M&A activity
Implement SOC 2 Type II and ISO 27001 certification programs
Partner with General Counsel on SEC cybersecurity incident disclosure obligations

REQUIREMENTS

10+ years of cybersecurity experience with FinTech or payments industry background
Experience building security programs at pre-IPO or recently public technology companies
Deep knowledge of PCI-DSS, SOC 2, and financial services security requirements
Track record of leading security through IPO or significant M&A transactions
Strong executive presence for investor and board-level security communications
CISSP or CISM certification preferred
FinTechIPOPaymentsPCI-DSSPre-IPOSEC Disclosure

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ROLE DETAILS

Company
Confidential
Location
New York, NY / Remote
Type
Full-Time
Compensation
$325K–$450K + significant equity
Level
C-Suite
Category
CISO
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