Global Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)

We are looking for a forward-thinking, driven, and hands-on Global Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) to design, implement, and scale our global information security strategy. As we expand, you will be responsible for building security processes from scratch, ensuring unimpeachable information security compliance across the regulated markets, and leading a distributed remote team. This is a leadership role focused entirely on the company's global information security posture. Key Responsibilities: InfoSecurity Strategy & Governance: Define, drive, and execute the global information security roadmap aligned with business goals Assess and define CEX.IO ’s current and future requirements in terms of information security Identify capability gaps in the context of regulatory considerations and industry benchmarks Process Management: Build, implement, and optimise robust security processes, frameworks, and policies across the entire organisation from the ground up. Ensure all target teams are provided with the training and resources needed to perform their jobs to the highest degree possible Compliance, Certifications & Audits: 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. To achieve this, you will closely collaborate with: External auditors and regulators, acting as the primary technica