Senior Associate, Information Security

Job description

Who we are 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 7 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 As an Information Security Senior Associate, you will execute and mature key parts of our GRC program in a regulated fintech environment. You’ll take charge of specific GRC domains (e.g., ISMS/ISO 27001, audit, risk management, TPRM), driving control design, testing, and cross-functional coordination. Operating with strong autonomy, you'll bridge high-level strategy and daily operations to help scale our security governance. What you’ll do • GRC domain execution: Manage daily operations of assigned GRC domains, track yearly plans, and build scalable playbooks to reduce audit friction and improve control consistency. • Assurance & audits: Coordinate internal and external audits end-to-end (planning, evidence gathering, auditor Q&A, remediation). Translate regulatory requirements into actionable plans and draft formal audit responses. • Risk management: Facilitate risk assessments for systems and products. Drive treatment plans with owners, escalate unacceptable residual risks, and prepare clear KRI/KPI reporting for leadership. • Third-party risk management (if in scope): Drive vendor due diligence by evaluating security evidence and tracking remediation. Partner with Legal and Procurement to embed security obligations into contracts. • Control testing & improvement: Execute risk-based control testing (design and operating effectiveness). Identify recurring failures, propose process upgrades, and implement dashboards for evidence collection. Who you are • 2–4 years of experience in GRC, audit, security risk management, or compliance. • Strong knowledge of ISO 27001 (or similar frameworks) and the ability to map requirements to real operational processes. • Hands-on experience coordinating audits or risk assessments from planning through closure. • Solid grasp of security fundamentals (IAM, SDLC, incident and vulnerability management, logging/monitoring, third-party risk). • Excellent communication skills: can independently produce clear policy documentation, audit narratives, and manage stakeholder relationships. What’s in it for you • 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</str