As part of the Boerse Stuttgart Group, with Boerse Stuttgart Digital we have built Europe’s largest digital and crypto business among all stock exchange groups. Offering solutions for institutional clients in the fields of brokerage, trading, and custody, as well as the BISON platform for private investors, Boerse Stuttgart Digital provides reliable, regulated, and transparent access to the world of cryptocurrencies. The Boerse Stuttgart Group employs more than 700 people across locations in Stuttgart, Berlin, Frankfurt, Stockholm, Zurich, and Ljubljana.

As a Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), you will be responsible for overseeing all assurance activities related to the availability, integrity, and confidentiality of information belonging to customers, business partners, employees, and the organization itself at Boerse Stuttgart Digital. This role ensures compliance with the organization’s information security policies. A primary focus of the CISO’s responsibilities is to collaborate with executive leadership to define acceptable risk levels for the organization as well as communication with the supervisor. You will create and maintain a comprehensive information security management program across the company to safeguard information assets effectively.

This position allows for remote work, but we greatly value in-person team interaction. Therefore, we encourage regular attendance for key team votes, special events, and fostering team spirit.
 
Would you like to actively shape the digital future of a leading financial company? Then apply now and become part of our team! We look forward to receiving your application. 

Your Tasks

• Strategic Security Program
Design: Implement, and oversee a strategic, enterprise-wide information security and IT risk management program.
• Cross-functional Collaboration:
Collaborate with business units to facilitate risk assessment and risk management initiatives.
• Framework Development:
Build and refine an information security management framework that aligns with relevant standards and best practices.
• Policy Uniformity:
Engage with other departments through committees to ensure uniform application of security policies and standards across all technology initiatives, systems, and services.
• Team Leadership:
Lead the organization’s information security team, providing guidance and direction to ensure effective execution of security strategies.
• Risk Management Awareness:
Partner with business leaders across the company to elevate risk management awareness and integrate security considerations into decision-making processes.
• Technology Strategy Support:
Support overall technology strategy planning, contributing insights on current and future technology trends and systems.
• Reporting & Communication:
Serve as the main point of contact for and communicate directly with your supervisor, reporting on progress, challenges, and solutions.

What You Bring to the Table

• Educational Background:
Bachelor’s degree in business administration, information technology, or a related field.
• Certifications:
Professional security management certification (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CISA).
  Experience
Eight to twelve years of combined experience in risk management, information security, and IT roles.
• Security Frameworks:
Familiarity with established information security frameworks such as ISO/IEC 27001 and NIST.
• Regulatory Knowledge:
Knowledge of regulatory requirements like DORA, BAIT, NIS2, and GDPR.
  Communication & Integrity
Strong written and verbal communication skills in both English and German, along with a high standard of personal integrity.
• Leadership:
Creative and strategic leadership skills, with the ability to inspire and direct cross-functional teams.
• Vendor & Contract Management:
Experience in contract and vendor negotiation and management, including managed services.
• Agile Expertise:
Expertise in Agile (scaled) software development and other leading development practices.
• Cloud & Virtualization:
Proficiency in Cloud and Elastic computing within virtualized environments.
  Cryptography
Advanced knowledge of cryptography, key management, and the crypto industry.

What We Offer You

• Dynamic and Innovative Environment: Work in the midst of a dynamic, fast-growing, and innovative sector of Crypto & Digital Assets
• Challenging Tasks: Engage in exciting activities with opportunities for personal and professional development
• Attractive Compensation: Competitive remuneration that rewards success and performance
• Modern Hybrid Work Environment: Hybrid work opportunities in Stuttgart, Berlin, or Frankfurt with flexible working hours
• Additional Benefits: Perks such as bike leasing, Workflex (up to 20 days/year working in a European country of your choice), and 30 days of vacation, plus extra days off on December 24th and 31st
• Excellent Network: Access to a network of leading financial institutions and key players in the financial market

Join our team and become part of our success story!