Security and Compliance Specialist

2 weeks ago


Dublin, Ireland Elwood Roberts Full time

Overview
Join our rapidly scaling Irish fintech company as a Security & Compliance Specialist. You will play a pivotal role in ensuring our solutions for banking clients meet the highest standards of security, compliance, and operational excellence. This is an opportunity to work at the forefront of fintech innovation, contributing as both an individual contributor and a key team member.

Key Responsibilities

- Implement and Maintain Compliance Frameworks
- Lead and support ISO 27001 implementation, maintenance, and audits.
- Ensure ongoing compliance with regulatory requirements relevant to banking and financial services.
- Develop, document, and continuously improve security and compliance policies and procedures.

- Automation & Process Improvement
- Design and implement automation solutions for compliance and security monitoring.
- Identify opportunities to streamline compliance processes using modern tools and technologies.
- Collaborate with engineering and product teams to embed security and compliance controls into the SDLC.

- Risk Management
- Conduct risk assessments and manage remediation plans.
- Monitor, report, and escalate security and compliance risks as appropriate.
- Support incident response and investigations as required.

- Stakeholder Engagement
- Work cross-functionally with teams including Engineering, Operations, and Legal.
- Communicate compliance requirements and security best practices to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Participate in client and regulatory audits, providing evidence and explanations as needed. - Advise the business and clients on security concerns and issues related to the product

Required Skills & Experience

Requirement Details
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Experience 35 years in security and compliance roles, preferably in fintech or banking.
Standards & Regulations Strong knowledge of ISO 27001, GDPR, and financial sector regulations.
Automation Experience with automation tools for compliance/security (e.g., SIEM, GRC platforms, scripting).
Technical Acumen Familiarity with cloud security, DevSecOps, and secure SDLC practices.
Delivery & Accountability Demonstrated ownership of projects and outcomes, both individually and as part of a team.Strong bias for action.
Communication Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Education & Certifications Degree in a relevant field; ISO 27001 Lead Implementer or Auditor certification preferred.

What We Offer

- The chance to shape security and compliance in a high-growth fintech environment.
- Exposure to cutting-edge banking solutions and regulatory challenges.
- A collaborative, ambitious team culture.
- Opportunities for professional growth and certification.

Ideal Candidate

You are passionate about security and compliance, thrive in fast-paced environments, and are eager to leverage automation to drive efficiency. You take pride in delivering results and enjoy working with diverse teams to achieve shared goals. Your expertise in regulated industries and ISO 27001 will help us maintain trust with clients and regulators as we scale.



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