Head of Security and Compliance

Job Summary

Leading security and compliance initiatives, the full-time Head of Security and Compliance will manage end-to-end security processes, strengthen compliance standards, and collaborate with cross-functional teams in a remote capacity.

Key responsibilities

• Take ownership of security and compliance across the organization, clarifying priorities and workflows
• Define security and compliance requirements, ensuring effective implementation with Engineering and IT teams
• Manage audits from preparation to delivery, maintaining compliance with PCI DSS, ISO27001, SOC2, and other standards

Required qualifications

• Experience in security and compliance within a payments, fintech, or PCI-regulated environment
• Strong hands-on experience with PCI DSS, ISO27001, and SOC2, including audit preparation and delivery
• Proven track record of owning and delivering compliance programs
• Ability to drive work across teams without direct authority
• Experience in a growing or scaling company, with a focus on structure and prioritization