Job Description: Head of InfoSec

Position Overview

• Location Type: Hybrid (New York, London, Singapore, Sweden, Cyprus)
• Job Type: Full-Time
• Salary: $235K - $275K

Talos is a leading provider of institutional-grade trading technology for the global digital asset market. Our mission is to advance the mass adoption of digital assets by seamlessly connecting institutions to the digital asset ecosystem. We foster a culture of kindness, respect, diversity, and inclusivity. We are seeking a strategic and hands-on Head of InfoSec to lead our cybersecurity initiatives with a strong emphasis on governance, risk management, and compliance (GRC). This role is critical in shaping and enforcing security policies, driving enterprise-wide risk management, and ensuring ongoing compliance with frameworks such as SOC 2, ISO 27001, and other regulatory requirements.

Requirements

• Strong understanding of information security governance, risk management, and compliance (GRC) principles.
• Experience with SOC 2, ISO 27001, NIST, and other relevant security standards.
• Deep technical expertise in cybersecurity, including threat intelligence, vulnerability management, and incident response.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively communicate security concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Proven leadership experience, with the ability to build and manage a high-performing team.
• Business acumen and the ability to align security strategy with organizational goals.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain the company’s information security governance framework.
• Lead the strategy and execution for security compliance initiatives, including SOC 2, ISO 27001, NIST, and other relevant standards.
• Oversee and manage the enterprise risk management program, including identification, assessment, and mitigation of information security risks.
• Regularly report to executive leadership and the board on security risks, compliance status, and incident responses.
• Confidently represent Talos in security conversations with tier-one financial institutions, prospects, and auditors.
• Lead responses to DDQs, participate in client security reviews, and act as a trusted partner in navigating complex enterprise and regulatory expectations.
• Provide oversight and strategic direction for the Security Operations Center (SOC).
• Monitor and respond to cybersecurity threats, incidents, and vulnerabilities.
• Ensure incident response and disaster recovery plans are current, tested, and effective.
• Implement and maintain security tools, processes, and technologies to protect data.

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Company Information

• Founded: 2018
• Mission: To advance the mass adoption of digital assets by seamlessly connecting institutions to the digital asset ecosystem.
• Culture: Champions kindness and respect, values diverse perspectives, and upholds inclusivity. A tight-knit but decentralized team of highly-experienced engineers and businesspeople.
• Hubs: New York, London, Singapore, Sweden, and Cyprus.