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Candescent is seeking a Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) to oversee enterprise security, compliance, and risk management within their cloud-based digital banking solutions. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in information security, particularly within the financial services sector, and will lead initiatives in API security, identity protection, and AI governance.
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Job Summary
As we expand our fintech ecosystem, AI capabilities, and security offerings, we are seeking a Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) to lead enterprise security, compliance, and trust — while shaping the future of identity, fraud detection, and platform-level defense across our products.
The Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) reports directly to the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) and serves as a core member of the Technology Leadership Team.
This executive will define and execute Candescent’s enterprise-wide security, compliance, and risk management strategy, ensuring regulatory alignment (FFIEC, SOC2, ISO 27001, PCI-DSS), securing the company’s AI- and API-first platform, and advancing product-embedded identity and fraud detection capabilities.
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Candescent is seeking a Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) to oversee enterprise security, compliance, and risk management within their cloud-based digital banking solutions. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in information security, particularly within the financial services sector, and will lead initiatives in API security, identity protection, and AI governance.
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Skills & Requirements
Must-have
enterprise-wide security strategy
API security program
AI security and compliance frameworks
cloud and infrastructure security
third-party risk management
Nice-to-have
client-first mindset
performance-driven, values-led team
advancing AI-enabled security
Key Requirements
15+ years in Information Security
5+ years in CISO or senior security leadership
Bachelor's degree in computer science, IT, or cybersecurity
CISSP, CISM, CCSP, or CRISC certifications preferred