Mission Lane · 9 hours ago
Head of Information Security (CISO)
United States
Full-time
Remote
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$216K/yr - $240K/yr
5+ years expMission Lane is a purpose-driven fintech company focused on providing better credit options for consumers. They are seeking a Head of Information Security (CISO) to lead the information security and risk management strategy, ensuring compliance with financial regulations and managing security operations across the organization.
CreditFinanceFinancial Services
No H1B
Responsibilities
Develop, own, and continually refine the comprehensive Information Security and Cyber Risk Management strategy and roadmap for the company, aligning it with business goals and regulatory requirements
Lead, mentor, and scale a high-performing security organization, fostering a culture of security-first thinking across all departments
Manage the security budget, technology investments, and vendor relationships to ensure cost-effective and robust security controls
Establish and maintain an enterprise-wide risk management framework to identify, assess, and prioritize security risks across the technology stack and business operations
Ensure rigorous compliance with all relevant financial regulations and standards (e.g., PCI DSS, SOC 2, ISO 27001, CCPA, CSF/NIST, and any specific regional financial regulatory bodies)
Oversee all security audits, compliance assessments, and regulatory examinations, and manage the timely remediation of findings
Collaborate with the legal, compliance and privacy functions to conduct reviews/audits, RFPs, recommend policies and procedures, monitor status and report violations to appropriate management
Define and govern the security architecture for our cloud-native environment [AWS/GCP]
Implement and manage a robust set of security tools and technologies (SIEM, Endpoint Detection & Response, Vulnerability Scanners, Firewalls, Data Loss Prevention, etc.)
Champion DevSecOps principles, partnering closely with Engineering to embed security controls (SAST, DAST, SCA) into the CI/CD pipeline and Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC)
Oversee all aspects of data protection, identity and access management (IAM), and network security
Develop, test, and lead the Security Incident Response Plan (SIRP), ensuring the team can rapidly detect, contain, and recover from security incidents
Manage the Disaster Recovery (DR) and Business Continuity Plan (BCP) efforts to ensure business resilience
Provide clear, concise, and regular reporting on the organization's security posture, key risks, and security metrics to the Executive Team and Board of Directors
Serve as the key security subject matter expert across the organization to implement changes and best practices to continuously improve the security posture of the enterprise
Represent the organization with external stakeholders to confidently articulate our security controls
Qualification
Required
5 - 10 years of progressive experience in Information Security and Cyber Risk Management, with at least 3-5 years in a senior leadership role (Director, VP, or CISO)
Demonstrable experience working within the Fintech or a closely regulated financial services industry is required
Deep expertise in regulatory frameworks relevant to financial data (PCI DSS, ISO 27001, SOC 2, or similar)
Proven hands-on experience securing modern, cloud-native environments (e.g., AWS, GCP)
Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence technical teams, executive management, and external stakeholders
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
Preferred
Advanced degree (e.g., Master's in a relevant field or MBA)
Relevant professional certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CRISC, CISA)
Experience with advanced security techniques such as offensive security/penetration testing and threat intelligence
Familiarity with securing high-velocity workflows and microservices architecture
Benefits
Unlimited paid time off
401(k) match
A monthly wellness stipend
Health/ dental/ vision insurance options
Disability coverage
Paid parental leave
Flexible spending account (for childcare and healthcare)
Life insurance
A remote-friendly work environment
Company
Mission Lane
Mission Lane is a consumer finance company dedicated to helping everyone have access to fair and clear credit. It is a sub-organization of LendUp.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$675MKey Investors
Oaktree Capital ManagementGoldman Sachs,Oaktree Capital Management
2024-02-16Series Unknown
2022-06-15Series Unknown· $25M
2021-10-27Series Unknown· $150M
Leadership Team
Brandon Black
Chief Executive Officer
Semyon Fishman
Head of Debit Card Engineering
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