Fractional vCISO (Financial Services/Crypto experience)

Job summary

The vCISO will lead the information security program, manage the internal security team, and set the strategic security roadmap. They are responsible for ensuring regulatory compliance, overseeing digital asset security, and managing incident response and risk assessments.

Job details

Ndax is a Canadian cryptocurrency trading platform headquartered in Calgary, Alberta. We are registered with the Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization (CIRO) as an investment dealer and operate as a marketplace. We're looking for an experienced Fractional Chief Information Security Officer (vCISO) to lead our information security program on a part-time basis. You'll own our security program end to end and lead our internal security team. You'll work directly with the CEO and leadership to set security direction, meet our regulatory obligations, and protect our platform, our clients, and the digital assets we hold in custody. This role suits a security leader who already serves other clients and wants to make a real impact in a regulated fintech and digital asset environment. Key responsibilities: Leadership and strategy Lead, manage, and mentor our internal security team Own our information security strategy and multi-year roadmap Assess our current security posture and identify gaps, risks, and priorities Report security risks, metrics, and program progress to executives and the board Governance, risk, and compliance Build and maintain security policies, standards, procedures, and controls Keep us compliant with Canadian securities, AML, and privacy requirements, including CIRO, the CSA, FINTRAC, PIPEDA, and Alberta's PIPA Lead audit readiness for SOC 2, ISO 27001, or similar frameworks, and act as the security point of contact for auditors and regulators Oversee vendor and third-party risk, including custodians, cloud providers, and key technology partners Platform and digital asset security Set security standards for custody, wallet infrastructure, and cryptographic key management Guide cloud, application, and identity and access security across our trading platform Oversee vulnerability management, penetration testing, and threat monitoring Resilience and culture Develop, test, and maintain incident response and business continuity plans Lead the response to security incidents, including regulatory notifications where required Drive security awareness and training across the company Required 10+ years in information security, including at least 5 years in a CISO, vCISO, or head of security role Experience leading security programs at a regulated financial services, fintech, or digital asset company Working knowledge of Canadian regulatory expectations for registered dealers and money services businesses (CIRO, CSA, FINTRAC) and Canadian privacy law Hands-on experience taking an organization through SOC 2 or ISO 27001 audits Track record of building incident response programs and leading real incidents Experience managing and developing security staff Clear communicator who can brief a board as comfortably as an engineering team Nice to have Experience securing cryptocurrency custody, hot and cold wallet operations, or HSM and MPC key management Familiarity with NIST CSF, CIS Controls, or CCSS (Cryptocurrency Security Standard) Background in cloud security (AWS or Azure) and securing trading or payments platforms Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CISA, or CCSK Engagement details Fractional, part-time independent contractor engagement Hours tracked and invoiced monthly Reachable for urgent security incidents outside regular hours, as agreed in the contract Expected to sign a confidentiality agreement and pass a background check before starting

What you’ll do

The vCISO will lead the information security program, manage the internal security team, and set the strategic security roadmap. They are responsible for ensuring regulatory compliance, overseeing digital asset security, and managing incident response and risk assessments.

Requirements

Candidates must have over 10 years of experience in information security, including at least 5 years in a CISO or leadership role. Proven experience in regulated financial services, specifically with Canadian regulatory frameworks like CIRO and FINTRAC, is required.

Listed skills

• Regulatory Compliance · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Information security strategy
• Governance, risk, and compliance
• Regulatory compliance
• SOC 2
• ISO 27001
• Incident response
• Business continuity planning
• Cryptographic key management
• Cloud security
• Vulnerability management
• Penetration testing
• Threat monitoring
• Vendor risk management
• Security leadership
• AML compliance
• Privacy law
• Certified Information System Auditor (CISA)
• Financial Technology (FinTech)
• NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF)
• Board Governance
• Cryptocurrency Trading
• Resilience
• Cryptocurrency
• Amazon Web Services
• Penetration Testing
• Auditing
• Microsoft Azure
• Business Continuity Planning
• Investments
• Certificate Of Cloud Security Knowledge
• Certified Information Systems Security Professional
• Certified Information Security Manager
• Cloud Security
• Confidentiality
• Cryptography
• Digital Assets
• Electronic Trading Platform
• Incident Response
• Financial Services
• Leadership
• ISO/IEC 27001
• Key Management
• Operations
• Personal Information Protection And Electronic Documents Act
• Privacy Law
• Security Awareness
• Security Policies
• Vulnerability Management
• Securities (Finance)
• Security Strategies

Job areas

• Security & Safety
• Management & Leadership
• Finance & Accounting
• Technology
• Consulting
• Unclassified
• Chief Information Security Officer
• Information and Communications Technology Service Managers
• Computer and Information Systems Managers

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