About SONECT Europe UAB 

SONECT Europe UAB is a licensed Electronic Money Institution (EMI) regulated by the Bank of Lithuania, and part of the Swiss-headquartered SONECT Group. We provide cash digitization and embedded finance infrastructure across Europe and Latin America.  With our international footprint expanding, we are seeking a Part-Time, Remote Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) to lead our cybersecurity governance, ensure regulatory alignment, and fortify our resilience as a digital financial institution. 

🔐 Your Mission 

✅ Define and execute our company-wide information security and risk management strategy 

✅ Ensure compliance with EU regulatory standards (PSD2, EMD2, GDPR, NIS2) 

✅ Lead vulnerability management, incident response, and business continuity planning 

✅ Work with our Compliance, Product, and Tech teams to embed “security by design” 

✅ Act as the main contact for security audits, penetration testing, and regulatory assessments 

✅ Support reporting to the Board and the Bank of Lithuania 

📊 Key Success Metrics / KPIs 

• Security incident response time & mitigation effectiveness 
• Audit and regulatory review outcomes 
• Maturity score of cybersecurity controls (aligned with ISO 27001 / NIST) 
• Security awareness and training coverage 
• Implementation of security roadmaps and risk remediation plans 

👤 Who You Are 

✔ 5+ years of experience in cybersecurity, risk management, or CISO roles 

✔ Background in fintech, SaaS, or regulated financial institutions 

✔ Familiarity with ISO 27001, NIST, SOC 2, and cloud-native security practices 

✔ Excellent understanding of EU regulatory security requirements 

✔ Fluent in English; certifications like CISSP, CISM, or ISO 27001 Lead Auditor are a strong plus 

💡 What We Offer 

🔹 High-impact executive role in a regulated fintech with global growth 

🔹 Remote-first structure and flexible part-time engagement 

🔹 Direct collaboration with Board, CTO, and Compliance leadership 

🔹 Competitive part-time compensation package 

🔹 Autonomy to shape the security roadmap of a licensed financial institution