We simplify wealth creation. Founded in 2014 in Vienna, Austria by Eric Demuth, Paul Klanschek and Christian Trummer, we're here to help people trust themselves enough to build their financial freedom — for now and the future. Our user-friendly, trade-everything platform empowers both first-time investors and seasoned experts to invest in the cryptocurrencies, crypto indices, stocks*, precious metals and commodities* they want — with any sized budget, 24/7. Our global team works across different cultures and time zones, bringing our products to more than 6 million customers, making us one of Europe's safest and most secure platforms that powers modern investing.
Headquartered in Austria but operating across Europe, our products are built by fast-moving, talented, “roll-up-your-sleeves-and-make-it-happen” kind of people. It's these diverse perspectives and innovative minds operating as ONE TEAM that keep Bitpanda at the cutting edge of our industry. So if you're someone who thinks big, moves fast and wants to make an impact right from day one, then get ready to join our industry-changing team. Let's go!
Your mission
At Bitpanda, security is the backbone that enables innovation and trust. As Head of Security, you will lead the overall security organization, including the Security Operations, Cloud Security, Product Security, and Security Engineering teams.
Your mission is to define and execute a unified security strategy that protects Bitpanda's platform, customers, and data — while enabling agility and growth. You'll be responsible for aligning goals, fostering collaboration across security functions, and ensuring that Bitpanda maintains a world-class security posture across technology, processes, and people.
This role combines strategic leadership, technical depth, and the ability to translate business needs into effective, proactive security measures.
- Lead the Security Organization: Oversee and mentor the members of Security Operations, Cloud Security, Product Security, and Security Engineering. Build a cohesive, high-performing security culture across teams. Define a company-wide security vision and roadmap. Align goals, KPIs, and initiatives across security teams to ensure clarity of direction and efficient execution.
- Drive Cross-Functional Collaboration: Act as the bridge between security and other key departments such as Engineering, Risk, Compliance, Legal, and IT. Ensure security is integrated into design, development, and operations.
- Oversee Security Operations: Ensure effective threat detection, response, and prevention through the Security Operations department, encompassing IT Security, monitoring, incident response, and awareness programs. Guide teams to continuously improve the security of Bitpanda's cloud-native infrastructure and products, embedding secure-by-design principles throughout the SDLC.
- Ensure Regulatory and Audit Readiness: Maintain alignment with relevant frameworks (e.g., DORA, ISO27001, SOC2, NIST, CIS) and support audits and compliance activities. Define key metrics to assess maturity and performance across all domains, and communicate progress to executive leadership. Monitor emerging threats, technologies, and regulatory changes, ensuring Bitpanda remains secure, resilient, and compliant in a fast-evolving landscape.
- Empower and Grow Talent: Develop the leaders within your organization, promote cross-team knowledge sharing, and foster an environment of continuous learning and improvement.
- 8+ years of experience in information or cyber security, with at least 3+ years in a leadership position managing multiple security functions with a proven ability to build and scale security organizations in fast-paced, regulated, or cloud-first technology environments.
- Deep understanding of cloud, product, and operational security, combined with familiarity in risk management and compliance frameworks (DORA, ISO27001, SOC2, NIST).
- Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and decision-making skills - capable of influencing both technical and executive audiences.
- Strategic mindset with a bias for action, balancing innovation enablement and risk reduction.
- Strong leadership skills, with a focus on alignment, collaboration, and people development.
- Flexibility to work where you thrive – Enjoy the freedom of our Hybrid working model, combining onsite collaboration and remote work, with an additional 25 days per year to work from a city or country of your choice.
- Reward for your impact – Receive a competitive total compensation package aligned with Bitpanda's pay-for-impact policy, including participation in our stock option plan.
- Support for your mental wellbeing – Access confidential coaching, counselling, and mental health resources whenever you need them through OpenUP.
- Time to recharge – Take extra time off to rest, reset, and recharge, with 3 additional days off in 2026 to prioritise your wellbeing.
- Continuous learning and growth – Grow your skills and stay ahead in your career with unlimited access to Udemy's library of online courses at your own pace.
- Exclusive perks and rewards – Enjoy discounts, rewards, and perks from partners worldwide across lifestyle, wellness, tech, and travel.
- Support during life milestones – Take advantage of our additional 8 weeks of gender-neutral new parent leave to welcome and bond with your new addition to the family.
- Create a productive workspace at home – Set up your home office exactly how you want it with a dedicated budget for comfort and productivity.
- Fuel and focus on-site – Pandas in Vienna, Bucharest, Barcelona, and Berlin can enjoy free onsite dining, with freshly prepared lunches and snacks to keep you fuelled and focused all day long.
- Recognition for your contributions – Celebrate milestones and achievements with recognition and rewards for your Tenure at Bitpanda.
- Show your Bitpanda pride – Access exclusive Bitpanda-branded merchandise and gear to represent.
- Connect and celebrate with your team – Join unforgettable company events, from our Winter Party in Vienna to summer gatherings worldwide, fostering fun, connection, and celebration
.…and even more location-specific benefits designed to make life at Bitpanda even more rewarding wherever you are.
Above all, you will have the opportunity to learn and grow as part of Bitpanda's incredible journey towards being Europe's future #1 investment platform.
Bitpanda is committed to fostering a fair and equal environment based on trust and mutual respect. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace is paramount to our success and we are committed to building a team that represents a wide variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.
* These benefits may be adjusted at Bitpanda's discretion and do not apply to our internships and exceptions to our Hybrid Working policy apply to teams with shift schedules or for folks whose roles require them to be in-office (think: Workplaces team or IT).
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