[Remote] Head of Technology Risk & CISO at Addi

Colombia

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Fintech, Banking, Financial ServicesIndustries

Requirements

Experience establishing and leading a 2nd Line of Defense Technology Risk & Cybersecurity function
Ability to act as CISO for a regulated entity
Expertise in driving robust governance frameworks with independent risk oversight
Knowledge of compliance requirements (SFC/SIC)
Skills in aligning technology and security practices with defined risk appetite
Proficiency in developing and maintaining ISO 27001-aligned security governance frameworks
Capability to define quantitative and qualitative technology- and security-risk appetite statements
Experience translating risk appetite into measurable metrics and thresholds (e.g., control expectation levels, residual risk limits, incident tolerance, recovery time objectives)
Background in benchmarking and reporting risk posture against thresholds
Expertise in maintaining technology-risk taxonomy and standardized risk-assessment methodology integrated with enterprise risk management

Responsibilities

Establish and lead Addi's 2nd Line of Defense Technology Risk & Cybersecurity function
Develop and maintain a comprehensive Technology & Security Risk Framework approved by the Board, aligned with risk appetite and 3LoD model
Strengthen existing ISO 27001-aligned security governance framework with continuous control testing and regulatory readiness
Define and maintain clear technology- and security-risk appetite statements reflecting strategic objectives and regulatory expectations
Translate risk appetite into measurable risk metrics and thresholds
Benchmark and report actual risk posture against defined thresholds and targets
Identify, assess, and challenge technology risks using a clear taxonomy and standardized methodology
Independently challenge first-line risk identification, assessment, and mitigation plans
Lead quarterly independent oversight cycles covering critical processes, systems, and third-party vendors, delivering "challenge" reports to CRO and governance bodies
Conduct high-impact deep dives, control reviews, structured self-assessments, and workshops with technology and security teams
Develop and maintain a consolidated KRI/KPI dashboard for technology and security risk, integrated into enterprise-level reporting
Monitor, report, and escalate technology risk posture

Skills

Cybersecurity

Technology Risk

CISO

Risk Management

Governance

Regulatory Compliance

Information Security

Addi

Buy now, pay later service in Latin America

About Addi

Addi provides a buy now, pay later service that allows customers to make purchases and pay in installments without interest, additional costs, or paperwork. The company's technology enables seamless and transparent digital commerce in Latin America.

Bogotá, ColombiaHeadquarters

2018Year Founded

$250.4MTotal Funding

DEBTCompany Stage

Fintech, Financial ServicesIndustries

501-1,000Employees

Benefits

Remote work: Work from anywhere in the world. And if you want to share some time, you can visit our offices in Bogotá or São Paulo.

Health insurance: Your health comes first, that's why we give 100% coverage for you and 50% for the close relatives you want.

Learn and grow: We love that everyone learns new things, that's why you can participate in our English and Portuguese classes

Flexible schedule: What interests us? Your achievements and goal completion, not the time you spend at your desk.

Own Addi: If it's real. You have the possibility to own a part of Addi by buying shares.

Risks

Increased competition from BNPL providers like Kueski in Latin America.

Regulatory scrutiny in Colombia and Brazil may impact Addi's operations.

Economic instability in Latin America could affect consumer spending and repayments.

Differentiation

Addi offers interest-free installment payments at point of purchase in partner stores.

Addi integrates a marketplace into its app for seamless shopping and financing.

Addi utilizes AI-driven credit scoring for faster, accurate credit decisions.

Upsides

Addi secured a $100M credit line to expand BNPL services in Colombia.

Addi's marketplace launch enhances its integrated financial ecosystem.

Growing consumer preference for digital wallets aligns with Addi's digital solutions.

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