Binance - Chief Information Security Officer (Korea)
Requirements
• Bachelor's degree or higher in Information Technology, Cyber Security, or a related field • 10+ years of information security experience, with at least 3–5 years in a senior leadership role (CISO, Head of Security, or equivalent) • Hands-on experience with ISMS or ISMS-P certification in Korea — ideally as the accountable owner through a successful audit cycle • Deep familiarity with Korean financial/digital asset regulatory requirements (FSC guidelines, PIPA, KISA standards) • Strong understanding of cloud security and modern enterprise security architectures • Proven ability to collaborate across functions — you work with engineering, compliance, and legal, not around them • Bilingual English and Korean is required to be able to coordinate with overseas partners and stakeholders • Strong ownership mindset — you drive outcomes, not status updates • Strongly Preferred • Prior experience at a financial institution, crypto exchange, or fintech • Experience managing a security function during a regulatory examination or enforcement period • Experience engaging directly with regulatory bodies • Relevant certifications: CISSP, CISM, CISA, ISO 27001 Lead Auditor, or equivalent
Responsibilities
• Regulatory & Compliance Leadership • Own end-to-end security certifications — from gap assessment through to audit readiness and approval • Serve as the primary liaison to Korean financial regulators (FSC, FSSC, KISA) on all security and data protection matters • Translate regulatory requirements into actionable security controls and communicate these effectively to global Binance teams • Arrange and lead annual IT security risk assessments • Security Strategy & Operations • Define and execute the information security strategy for Korea, aligned with global security standards • Oversee cloud security architecture and ensure controls meet both global policy and local regulatory expectations • Lead incident response, threat modeling, and vulnerability management programs across both markets • Manage InfoSec teams, including hiring, mentoring, and performance management • Internal & Cross-functional Collaboration • Partner closely with global CISO office, engineering, legal, and compliance teams • Advocate for security requirements at the global level — push back when needed, align when appropriate • Work with external consultants and third-party auditors supporting certification and audit cycles in both markets • Stakeholder Communication • Report to leadership and maintain transparency on security posture, risk, and regulatory timelines • Present risk assessments and security updates
Benefits
• Shape the future with the world’s leading blockchain ecosystem • Collaborate with world-class talent in a user-centric global organization with a flat structure • Tackle unique, fast-paced projects with autonomy in an innovative environment • Thrive in a results-driven workplace with opportunities for career growth and continuous learning • Competitive salary and company benefits • Work-from-home arrangement (the arrangement may vary depending on the work nature of the business team)
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