Security Compliance Lead

The Company

Swan is a leading Bitcoin-only financial services company supporting individuals and companies throughout their Bitcoin journey. We hire passionate Bitcoiners who want to work with a self-motivated and fully distributed startup team.

The Role

We are seeking a Lead of Security Compliance for Swan Bitcoin’s businesses, including Swan Trust, Swan Bitcoin and future businesses. This role will leverage the broader organization to embed a compliance culture and design a compliance framework that meets local, national, or cross-border laws, rules, regulations, and internal policies and procedures. Your role will be instrumental in maintaining a secure, compliant, and ethically sound organizational environment.

Your responsibilities

• Supporting management in defining and adapting the information security guidelines and advising on all information security issues.
• Design, execute and review information security guidelines and, if necessary, other relevant regulations.
• Manage and coordinate the information security process within Swan and its entities, as well as monitor this process with all service providers and assist with all related tasks.
• Develop and execute a comprehensive GRC strategy, encompassing governance policies, risk assessment, and compliance programs.
• Ensure that the organization adheres to relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards through effective compliance programs.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate risks across the organization, establishing robust controls to safeguard our assets and reputation.
• Create and enforce governance policies, procedures, and standards to maintain ethical conduct and transparency.
• Collaborate effectively across departments, enhancing a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with internal and external audit teams, providing necessary documentation and insights to facilitate successful audits.
• Continuously evaluate and enhance GRC practices, keeping up with industry trends and best practices.

Skills and experience that will help you succeed

• Proven experience in GRC, risk management, compliance, or a related field within a complex organization.
• Strong leadership, communication, and project management skills.
• Deep understanding of regulatory requirements, industry standards, and emerging GRC trends.
• Exceptional problem-solving abilities and a commitment to ethical conduct.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., CISA, CISM, CRISC) preferred
• 10+ years of compliance experience, fintech background preferred
• Banking and/or Fintech industry experience is required. Music and/or media experience is preferred.
• Ability to extract, analyze, and leverage data to drive business decisions

Here's a bit about our culture

• We’re a growing team: Fully distributed across the world, Slack, and Huddles are huge here.
• We’re very flat: Leadership is desired and encouraged; we hire people who care about and use the product they are working on.
• We’re Bitcoiners: We find solutions that encourage Bitcoin principles. We are often involved in the Bitcoin community through writing, podcasts, conferences, open-source projects, and time spent on Twitter to help educate the masses. We love Bitcoin, and it comes through in our daily chats, meetings, and actions.

Join us, become a Swan!