Head of ICT & Operations and CISO

Bingx
21 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English, German
Experience level
Senior

Job location

Remote

Tech stack

Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Cloud Computing
Computer Security
Disaster Recovery
Information Technology Operations
Local Security Policy
Blockchain
Information Security Management System
Software Security
Information Technology

Job description

  • ICT Strategy & Local Operations Management
  • Directly oversee the ICT infrastructure for BingX EU, ensuring 24/7 availability, scalability, and performance of the trading platform within the European jurisdiction.
  • Manage the "Physical Substance" of our local IT operations in Vienna, including local server management (where applicable), cloud region configurations, and local office IT security.
  • Lead the local Operations team to ensure seamless integration between global engineering and EU-specific requirements.
  • CISO & Security Governance
  • Define and implement the Information Security Strategy for BingX EU, aligning global security standards with local FMA and EBA (European Banking Authority) guidelines.
  • Act as the primary owner of the Information Security Management System (ISMS) based on ISO 27001 or NIST frameworks.
  • Oversee data protection and privacy measures in compliance with GDPR, specifically regarding the handling of EU user data and cryptographic keys.
  • DORA & MiCA Compliance
  • Serve as the primary lead for DORA compliance, ensuring the entity meets all requirements for ICT Risk Management, Incident Reporting, Digital Operational Resilience Testing, and Third-Party Risk monitoring.
  • Collaborate with the Compliance team to prepare for FMA audits and regulatory inspections, providing technical evidence of "Operational Substance" in Austria.
  • Incident Response & Business Continuity
  • Establish and lead local security operations and incident response for the EU entity.
  • Develop and rigorously test Business Continuity Plans (BCP) and Disaster Recovery (DR) strategies to protect the exchange against systemic shocks or cyber-attacks.
  • Vendor & Third-Party Oversight
  • Conduct technical due diligence on critical ICT third-party providers (Custody solutions, Cloud providers, KYC vendors) to ensure they meet EU regulatory security bars.

Requirements

  • Experience: 10+ years in a senior IT leadership or Security role (CISO, Head of IT, or Head of Infrastructure) within a regulated financial institution (VASP, Bank, or EMI).
  • Language Proficiency: Native or professional fluency in English (essential for local labor law and authorities) and high proficiency in German is a plus.
  • Regulatory Expertise: Deep, hands-on understanding of DORA, MiCA, and GDPR. Experience dealing directly with national regulators (like the FMA or BaFin) is highly advantageous.
  • Technical Mastery: Strong background in blockchain architecture, cold/hot wallet security, cloud-native environments (AWS/GCP), and API security.
  • Education: Master's degree in Computer Science, Cyber Security, or a related field.
  • Certifications: Mandatory professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or CGEIT.
  • Leadership: Proven ability to manage cross-functional teams and communicate complex security risks to a Management Board.
  • Location: Based in or willing to relocate to Vienna, Austria.

Benefits & conditions

Working at BingX EU

  • Join an international and diversified team.
  • Great career development in a fast-growing company.
  • Be part of the future of finance technology and achieve meaningful goals.
  • Competitive market salary and fully remote/work-from-home flexibility.
  • Flexibility to observe your local holiday calendar, alongside additional benefits.
  • Please be advised that this recruitment is for a prospective licensed entity; the successful candidate will officially commence their tenure only upon the formal granting of the BingX EU license.

About the company

BingX EU, a prospective MiCA-licensed entity, serves as the independent and strategic European business of BingX and is dedicated to establishing a premier regulated environment for digital asset trading. (BingX EU will commence only after MiCA license is granted). About BingX * A leading crypto exchange since 2018. * With 40 million registered users worldwide. * Official crypto exchange partner of Chelsea FC. * First official crypto exchange partner of Scuderia Ferrari HP. * User-First, reliable, innovative, and diversified. * List over 1,000 spot trading pairs. * Offer over 300 futures trading pairs. * Integrate with over 80 public chain ecosystems. * Rank top on CoinMarketCap and CoinGecko. * TradingView's Best Crypto Exchange for 2021, 2022 & 2023. * A gateway for the next billion crypto users. Founded in 2018, BingX is a leading cryptocurrency exchange, serving over 40 million users worldwide. BingX offers diversified products and services, including spot, derivatives, copy trading, and asset management - all designed for the evolving needs of users, from beginners to professionals. BingX is committed to providing a trustworthy platform that empowers users with innovative tools and features to elevate their trading proficiency.

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