Chief Information Security Officer

About SME Bank

SME Bank is a dynamic and innovative digital bank, committed to providing secure and seamless financial services to our customers. As a regulated financial institution under LT and EU guidelines, we prioritize trust, transparency, and cutting-edge technology to deliver a modern banking experience.

We are looking for a skilled and experienced Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) to join our leadership team. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of our digital assets and customer information. As a CISO reporting to CEO, you will be leading information security programme to safeguard our systems and data.

What you will do:

· Review, update and implement a comprehensive information security strategy aligned with business objectives and regulatory requirements.

· Ensure the security controls and requirements are disseminated to wider organization and included in processes inline with industry standards (e.g., ISO27001).

· Manage security operations, including incident response, threat detection, and security monitoring.

· Own and manage SME Bank cyber-security services – including SOC, Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Management and Intrusion detection (EDR).

· Liaise with regulatory bodies as needed and represent the bank in matters related to information security, including regulatory reporting and audit handling.

· Collaborate with Compliance and Legal functions in the areas of data protection and privacy.

· Continuously assess and enhance the effectiveness of security controls and measures.

What you need to succeed:

· A university degree in Security, Technology, or similar field of studies.

· At least 5 years of successful work experience in managerial roles in the fields of Security or Technology.

· Hands-on experience with security related standards and methodologies (e.g., NIST, ISO27k, PCI-DSS, Swift CSP).

· Strong understanding of regulatory environment and key regulations (e.g., EU DORA).

· Strong understanding of Cyber-defence area, including tooling and technology.

· Excellent communication skills, with ability to present and defend security vision to colleagues at all levels including management board.

· Fluent Lithuanian and English skills.

What We Offer:

· Paid vacation as per the company's time-off policy, with an extra day off on your birthday, additional days based on tenure, self-learning time for your development, and a paid trust day annually for personal use.

· Private health insurance (activated post-trial period).

· Workplace flexibility.

· A culture of recognition, with prizes, rewards, paid trips, gifts, and individual/team awards.

· Branded birthday gifts, financial support for weddings and newborns, along with extra time off. We provide compassionate time off and financial support during challenging times.

· Company events and activities biannually.

Salary:

5000 – 6500 €/mon. gross

Data Handling:

Kindly refer to our https://smebank.lt/privatumo-politika/ for comprehensive information regarding our data handling procedures throughout recruitment processes.