Information Security Officer (ISO)

The Information Security Officer (ISO) at Wishfin plays a crucial role in safeguarding the organization's information assets and technologies. Reporting to the Technical Lead, you will be at the forefront of establishing and maintaining the enterprise vision and strategy to ensure robust protection against security risks. As an ISO, your key responsibilities will include identifying, assessing, and prioritizing potential security risks to systems, data, and networks. You will develop and implement effective strategies to mitigate these risks while ensuring compliance with regulations such as GDPR and PCI DSS. Leading incident response efforts, you will be responsible for investigating, containing, and resolving security incidents, as well as implementing preventive measures. Developing and enforcing security policies, standards, and procedures to safeguard sensitive information will be a core part of your role. You will also be tasked with delivering security awareness training programs to educate employees on best practices and compliance requirements. Assessing the security posture of third-party vendors and collaborating with IT and engineering teams to design secure architectures for systems will be among your responsibilities. Regular security audits, assessments, and compliance reviews will be conducted by you, in addition to deploying and managing security monitoring tools for real-time threat detection. Establishing and chairing a security governance committee to oversee initiatives and provide strategic direction will also be part of your duties. You will prepare and present reports on information security status to senior management and stakeholders. To qualify for this role, you must possess a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or CISA are advantageous but not mandatory. Two years of experience in information security roles, particularly in risk management, compliance, and incident response within fintech or financial services, is required. Familiarity with security frameworks and regulatory requirements, as well as strong communication skills and an analytical mindset, are essential for success in this position. If you meet the qualifications and are interested in this opportunity, please apply or send your updated resume to hrteam@wishfin.com.,