Chief Security Officer

Requirements

• Experience: 10+ years of information security and risk management experience, 5+ years of CSO or equivalent senior security management experience in compliant digital currency exchanges, payment institutions, or financial technology companies; deep understanding of the digital currency trading and payment business model, full business links, and security pain points.
• Professional Expertise: Proficient in cyber security, network security, application security, data security, blockchain security, and digital asset security management; Familiar with global digital currency and payment security regulatory frameworks (FATF, MiCA, SFC, etc.) and compliance requirements, with experience in handling security compliance audits and regulatory inspections; Rich experience in security incident response, crisis management, and security system construction, able to handle
• Regulatory & Compliance Awareness: Strong sense of compliance and risk control, able to accurately grasp global security regulatory trends, and ensure that the company's security work meets regulatory requirements.
• Leadership & Management: Excellent leadership and team management capabilities, able to build and lead a high-performance security team; strong cross-departmental coordination and resource integration capabilities.
• Communication Skills: Excellent oral and written communication skills in both Chinese and English, able to effectively communicate with regulatory authorities, partners, and internal teams.
• Education: Bachelor's degree or above in Computer Science, Information Security, Cybersecurity, Finance, Law, or related fields; professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CISA, CRISC, or ACAMS are preferred.
• Preferred Qualifications
• Has experience in license application and compliance operation for digital currency exchanges and payment institutions in major global markets (such as Hong Kong, the United States, the European Union).
• Rich experience in on-chain security analysis, DeFi risk control, digital asset custody security, and anti-money laundering (AML) practice in the crypto industry.
• Has experience in leading the handling of major cyber security incidents (such as on-chain attacks, data breaches) in the crypto industry and has a complete incident handling and R eview system.
• Familiar with the latest global cyber security technologies and threat trends, and has experience in promoting the application of innovative security technologies (such as AI security, zero-trust architecture).

Additional Information

Join the Pioneer Crypto Brand in the Philippines! Coins is the most established crypto brand in The Philippines and has gained the trust of more than 18 million users. Through the easy-to-use mobile app, users can buy and sell a variety of different cryptocurrencies and access a wide range of financial services. Coins is fully regulated by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) and is the first ever crypto-based company in Asia to hold both Virtual Currency and Electronic Money Issuer licenses from a central bank. Join the Coins Team Now! Meaningful Collaborations - The successful candidate will work cross-functionally with other relevant teams to carry out implementations that will improve and create an impact on customer experience. Scalable Growth - Be part of a fast-growing organization with the vision to expand its territories outside APAC which will provide opportunities for career advancement. A Space For Bright Ideas - Let your bright ideas be converted into meaningful changes! Coins culture welcomes new ideas backed up by data to create an impact.

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