TL;DR
Security Officer (Fintech): Developing and maintaining internal security controls, regulatory compliance, and operational resilience for a digital asset infrastructure platform with an accent on vendor risk management and audit coordination. Focus on implementing state-of-the-art security practices, incident response, and ensuring cross-functional alignment with engineering and legal teams.
Location: Must be based in or able to commute to Geneva, Lausanne, Sion, or Zurich, Switzerland (Hybrid)
Company
Taurus is a global leader in digital asset infrastructure, providing solutions for banks and private companies covering cryptocurrencies, tokenized securities, and stablecoins.
What you will do
- Define, implement, and maintain internal security controls, processes, and monitoring systems.
- Coordinate security initiatives including audits, penetration tests, and operational resilience exercises.
- Act as the primary point of contact for clients and partners regarding due diligence and RFP responses.
- Oversee the vendor risk management program, including assessments and monitoring of third parties.
- Collaborate with engineering, operations, and legal teams to ensure security program alignment.
- Contribute to incident response readiness and maintain up-to-date security documentation and policies.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in information security, computer science, or a related field.
- 3–6 years of experience in information security, financial services, or fintech.
- Strong understanding of security principles and relevant technologies.
- Excellent communication skills in English; French or German are considered a strong plus.
- Ability to explain complex technical topics to diverse internal and external stakeholders.
- Strong organizational and project management skills to manage multiple initiatives.
Nice to have
- Experience in vendor risk management, audit coordination, or security assessments.
- Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or ISO 27001 Implementer/Auditor.
Culture & Benefits
- Opportunity to work at the intersection of digital assets and finance with world-renowned experts.
- Fast-paced, entrepreneurial learning environment with significant growth opportunities.
- State-of-the-art technology and IT infrastructure.
- Hybrid remote work policy and flexible working hours.
