Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)

This is a hands-on leadership role suited to someone who thrives in high-stakes, fast-evolving environments and wants to shape the future of security in the digital asset economy.

• Lead the InfoSec function — set the strategy, policies, and frameworks that safeguard our people, clients, and systems
• Build and evolve our defences — oversee the operation and continuous improvement of our security technologies (SIEM, SOAR, vulnerability management, incident response)
• Own cyber resilience — ensure Independent Reserve can detect, respond to, and recover from threats quickly and effectively
• Drive regulatory excellence — maintain compliance with ISO 27001, SOC, NIST, CIS, and all regional regulations (AUSTRAC, MAS, VARA)
• Champion security culture — promote awareness, training, and proactive defence across all teams
• Advise leadership and the Board — provide expert insight into emerging risks, metrics, and the global threat landscape
• Vendor Management - In collaboration with the Procurement team, identify, select and oversee external vendors, optimising cost and delivery 

• 10+ years’ experience in IT or information security, ideally with leadership exposure
• Strong background in operational security (SIEM, SOAR, vulnerability management, incident response)
• Deep understanding of security governance, frameworks, and risk management principles (ISO 27001, NIST CSF, MITRE ATT&CK, CIS).Proven ability to align security strategy with business objectives in regulated environments
• Familiarity with SOC, SecOps, or governance and risk functions
• Knowledge of crypto markets or trading infrastructure will be a plus
• Certifications such as CISSP or CISM is good to have but not a must