Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)Join to apply for the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) role at RULEMATCHChief Information Security Officer (CISO)Join to apply for the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) role at RULEMATCHGet AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.This range is provided by RULEMATCH. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.Base pay rangeCHF180,000.00/yr - CHF180,000.00/yrRULEMATCH is a digital assets trading and clearing venue with world-class partners to meet the specific needs of regulated financial institutions. By offering significantly more capital-efficient and lower latency trading, RULEMATCH is helping increase institutional adoption and enable the next evolution of the crypto and digital asset market.Our trading and clearing platform consists of on-prem and cloud capabilities and we are looking for a technically oriented Chief Information Security Officer. In this role, you will build and lead a holistic IT security function with an equal focus on confidentiality, integrity, and availability of RULEMATCH data and IT systems, as well as the specific aspects of cybersecurity. You will report to the CEO.While the gradual build-up and leadership of the IT Security team is part of the position, we are looking for candidates who are not primarily seeking a management role, but who can bring an effective, hands-on IT Security perspective based on their solid experience as an engineer. You are not afraid to intervene in processes and enforce necessary adjustments.A passionate IT security leader will be given the opportunity and authority to thrive in a technically challenging environment where their contribution is valued as absolutely critical to success.RULEMATCH is a digital assets trading and clearing venue with world-class partners to meet the specific needs of regulated financial institutions. By offering significantly more capital-efficient and lower latency trading, RULEMATCH is helping increase institutional adoption and enable the next evolution of the crypto and digital asset market.Our trading and clearing platform consists of on-prem and cloud capabilities and we are looking for a technically oriented Chief Information Security Officer. In this role, you will build and lead a holistic IT security function with an equal focus on confidentiality, integrity, and availability of RULEMATCH data and IT systems, as well as the specific aspects of cybersecurity. You will report to the CEO.While the gradual build-up and leadership of the IT Security team is part of the position, we are looking for candidates who are not primarily seeking a management role, but who can bring an effective, hands-on IT Security perspective based on their solid experience as an engineer. You are not afraid to intervene in processes and enforce necessary adjustments.A passionate IT security leader will be given the opportunity and authority to thrive in a technically challenging environment where their contribution is valued as absolutely critical to success.TasksImplement and oversee the company’s IT security framework including cybersecurityEnsure that security considerations are considered in every phase of the system development life cycle, striving for the principle of SecDevOpsContinuously evaluate and manage the company’s IT risk postureManage business continuity and disaster recovery preparationEnsure compliance with relevant regulations and best practicesBe responsible for IT security policies, standards, and key controlsLead the company’s IT security certification activitiesBe responsible for assigning internal access rights and other security-critical tasksLead incident response and crisis managementPromote a culture of strong information securityEnsure ongoing cybersecurity awareness training and education for usersEstablish and lead a high-performing IT security teamEngage with partners, clients, auditors, and regulators on IT security issuesRequirements7-10 years of experience in information security, some of which preferably in a leadership roleProven experience in the implementation of IT security frameworks and certifications, preferably in financial services or other highly regulated industriesStrong technical acumen in IT infrastructure and networking as well as in cybersecurity technologies, including firewalls, intrusion detection systems, VPNs, and security protocolsWorking experience as a systems engineer is a mustUniversity degree in computer science or in a related technical field required and master’s degree preferred (equivalent work experience will be considered)Relevant professional certification such as CISSP, CISM, CISA or similar are highly desirableFluency in verbal and written English required, German is a big plusStrategic mindset with the ability to align security measures with business objectivesWillingness to go the extra mile in a startup environmentBenefitsAnnual salary of CHF 180’000 and additional stock appreciation rights to participate in the increase in value of the companyCompetitive pension plan benefitsBe part of a venture in a fast-growing market with the ambition to compete with the world's bestInspiring environment with a focus on excellence, teamwork, and transparencyWork in the city center of ZurichPlease note that only direct applications with a valid work permit for Switzerland will be considered for this position.Seniority levelSeniority levelDirectorEmployment typeEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionJob functionInformation TechnologyIndustriesCapital MarketsReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at RULEMATCH by 2xSign in to set job alerts for “Chief Information Security Officer” roles.2025 Off-cycle Internship – GWM CIO Advisory Offering & Fee Management2025 Off-cycle Internship – GWM CIO Tax Solutions – ZHIT Security Engineer / Deputy CISO (80-100%)Security Engineer, Hardware Security, Cloud CISOEnterprise IT Security Architect (f/m/d)2025 Off-cycle Internship – GWM CIO Wealth Planning & Life InsuranceWe’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. 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