Senior Security Lead

Responsibilities

• Partner with the CISO on Lendbuzz's security strategy and roadmap, and own the execution of key initiatives
• Help run the day-to-day of the security function: priorities, planning, tracking, metrics and follow-through
• Translate business objectives into scalable security programs and controls
• Act as a key stakeholder in security governance, risk management and decision-making
• Work with senior leaders across Engineering, Infrastructure, Product, Legal, Compliance and Business teams to align on security priorities and drive cross-functional initiatives
• Support regulatory, audit and customer security requirements, keeping security aligned with business goals and commitments
• Drive the adoption of AI, automation and emerging technologies to improve security effectiveness and efficiency
• Foster a culture of accountability, operational excellence and security ownership across the organization

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience in Information Security, Cyber-security or Security Engineering
• Proven experience leading security programs or initiatives in large-scale, high-growth organizations
• Strong background across multiple security domains, including Security Engineering, Security Operations, Cloud Security, Incident Response, Vulnerability Management and Governance
• Extensive experience securing cloud-native environments (AWS, GCP and/or Azure)
• Deep understanding of security architecture, security controls and modern security technologies
• Experience with regulatory frameworks, audits, compliance programs and risk management
• Excellent communication skills.
• You write and present clearly to senior stakeholders and can explain technical risk in business terms.
• Highly organized, with sound judgment and a strong sense of ownership
• Fluent English, with experience working with global teams and international stakeholders

Preferred

• Experience in fintech, financial services or highly regulated environments

Experience leading AI security or security automation initiatives

• Hands-on experience with modern security platforms such as CrowdStrike, Wiz, Okta, SIEM and identity solutions
• Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CCSP, CRISC or equivalent
• Experience building and scaling security teams

What we offer

• A culture that values product ownership, collaborative architectural planning, and building wins for your resume/portfolio as much as for the company.
• Smart, dynamic people with whom you can share the experience of building something unique.
• Competitive salary with opportunities for growth and advancement.

A Note on Recruiting Outreach

We’ve been made aware of individuals falsely claiming to represent Lendbuzz using lookalike email addresses (eg @lendbuzzcareers.com). Please note that all legitimate emails from our team come from @lendbuzz.com. We will never ask for sensitive information or conduct interviews via messaging apps.