Security Director, FalconX
$281-355k
+ Equity + Bonus
Digital asset trading platform
Be an early applicant
Digital asset trading platform
201-500 employees
Be an early applicant
$281-355k
+ Equity + Bonus
201-500 employees
Company mission
To build the connective tissue for open, permission-less, and truly global digital assets to be adopted by mainstream institutions at scale.
Role
Who you are
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in security, focusing on product or infrastructure security and incident management
- Strong knowledge of security architecture, detection, monitoring, and incident response
- Proven track record in leading security initiatives in the FinTech or related industries
- Familiarity with cloud security best practices and architectures
- Proficient in the latest cybersecurity technologies and tools
- Excellent leadership and communication skills
- Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or CISA are highly desirable
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field. Advanced degrees are a plus
What the job involves
- This role reports to the VP of Security and as the Director of Security, you will be responsible for leading our security strategy, focusing on either infrastructure or application security, based on your expertise
- You will bring hands-on experience in security and incident management, along with a deep understanding of security architecture, detection, and monitoring systems
- Your role will be critical in maintaining the integrity and safety of our financial systems, customer data, and business operations
- Lead the development and execution of comprehensive security strategies for infrastructure or application security, ensuring alignment with industry best practices
- Collaborate with engineering and product teams to embed security best practices into the development lifecycle
- Incident Management
- Develop and maintain incident response plans and procedures, ensuring they are up-to-date and effective
- Manage and coordinate incident response activities, ensuring timely and effective handling of security incidents
- Work with the team on developing and implementing incident detection and response strategies
- Conduct regular training and drills for the incident response team and other relevant staff
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate security practices into product development and operational processes
- Serve as a liaison to communicate emerging risk information to and from the business units
- Direct the evaluation, deployment, and management of security technologies and tools
- Will manage a small team of security engineers in this role
- Foster a culture of continuous learning, improvement, and innovation within the Security team
- Stay current with emerging security threats, technologies, and trends, adjusting strategies accordingly
Our take
FalconX is driving the decentralised financial future with its digital asset trading platform, catering specifically to institutional users. Offering a suite of tools, from trade execution to market making and credit management, FalconX simplifies crypto strategy management through a unified interface.
Renowned institutions like Accel and Tiger Global have adopted FlaconX, recognising it as a leader in the space. Notably, the company earned the prestigious FinTech Breakthrough's 2023 DeFi Innovation Award for its FalconX 60 platform, a testament to its pioneering role in digital investment and risk management.
As institutional demand for crypto assets surges in the Asia-Pacific region, FalconX is expanding its footprint into Hong Kong. The company's decision to offer over-the-counter brokerage and crypto derivatives services aligns with the region's growing interest in virtual assert innovation and regulatory advancements. With a commitment to innovation and a proactive approach to expansion, FalonX is well-positioned to further solidify its position as a leading player in the digital asset trading space.
Freddie
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
7% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 4 rounds)
Jun 2022
$150m
SERIES D
Aug 2021
$210m
SERIES C
Total funding: $427m
Company HQ
East San Mateo, San Mateo, CA
Leadership
Raghu Yarlagadda
(Co-Founder & CEO)Co-founder and CTO at Sarada Educational Institutions. Former Advisory Board Member at JoyUp, and Product Lead at eightfold.ai.
Prabhakar Reddy
(Co-Founder)Previously an Investor with Accel Partners, Partner at Singularity Ventures, and CEO at Dramatize. Also co-founded and was CEO of nFusion.
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