At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and manage information security across a fast-growing fintech company.
- Company: Join WeFi, the pioneer of on-chain Deobanking ecosystems.
- Benefits: Gain authority, work with top partners, and shape global security.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for growth and leadership.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in finance while protecting millions of users' data.
- Qualifications: 5+ years in information security, preferably in fintech or crypto.
The predicted salary is between 70000 - 90000 £ per year.
About WeFi
WeFi is building the world’s first on-chain Deobanking ecosystem - combining fintech and DeFi into a new financial infrastructure for millions of people. We’re scaling fast, operating globally, and running on the front shaping a new industry.
About the Role
We are looking for an Information Security Manager to own, lead, and be accountable for our information security across the organisation. It’s a hands on position to ensure the organisation meets all regulatory and best practice information security requirements.
You will work closely with Engineering, Product, Legal, Compliance, Leadership and an external security partner to ensure our customers’ financial and personal data is protected, our regulatory obligations are met, and security scales with the business.
What You Will Do
- Own information security across the company
- Define and maintain the security strategy, roadmap, and risk posture
- Identify, assess, prioritize, and drive remediation of security risks
- Build a strong security culture and awareness within the organisation.
- Ensure proper security policies, standards and guidelines are in place.
- Partner with Engineering and DevOps to ensure security of architecture, cloud, APIs, data flows and define secure SDLC practices
- Own incident response process endtoend, including plans, coordination, and postincident improvements. Act as the main contact point for incidents.
- Own and manage regulatory and compliance programs (financial regulation, GDPR, future PCI DSS/and or ISO certifications)
- Lead audits, assessments, and interactions with regulators and auditors.
- Provide clear reporting to leadership and be able to assess security risks in business terms.
What We’re Looking For
- 5+ years in information security roles
- Experience in regulated financial environments.
- Experience with fast growing FinTech companies. Crypto strongly preferred.
- Strong cloud, application, and data security knowledge.
- Experience leading audits and compliance programs like PCI DSS and ISO 27001.
- Security certifications (CISSP, CISM, CCSP) nice to have.
- Strong project management skills ensuring rapid and high quality execution.
- Excellent communication skills with both technical and nontechnical stakeholders.
Why Join us
- Be part of the next big thing in finance shaping the lives of millions
- Have real authority and ownership
- Shape security on a global level and large scale from early stage
- Work with leadership that understands security as a business enabler
- Work with a world class external partner while retaining internal control
Information Security Manager in City of Westminster employer: WeFi
WeFi is an exceptional employer for those looking to make a significant impact in the fintech and DeFi space. With a strong emphasis on employee growth, you will have the opportunity to shape security practices on a global scale while working alongside a leadership team that values security as a business enabler. Our dynamic work culture fosters innovation and collaboration, ensuring that you are not just part of a team, but a key player in building a revolutionary financial infrastructure.
