Level Up Your Security Game at Finary
Finary is revolutionizing personal finance, empowering users to track assets, manage budgets, invest smarter, and master their financial futures. We're a fast-growing team backed by PayPal Ventures, Y Combinator, and industry leaders, and we're looking for a Lead Security Engineer to join our mission.
Ready to build a secure financial future for hundreds of thousands of users? This is your chance to take ownership of our security strategy and execution during a critical growth phase. You'll be the go-to person for everything security-related, from infrastructure and application security to incident response and risk management. Think cutting-edge challenges, high impact, and a team that values your expertise.
What You'll Do:
Develop and execute a comprehensive security roadmap aligned with Finary's goals.
Lead key initiatives, including maturing our crypto self-custody product security.
Improve detection and response capabilities, ensuring rapid incident resolution.
Ensure we meet financial-grade compliance expectations (e.g., DORA, PSI).
Foster a strong internal security culture through education and lightweight processes.
Collaborate cross-functionally with Engineering, Product, and Compliance teams.
Assess and enhance our current security posture, implementing impactful improvements.
What You'll Bring:
Proven experience as a Lead Security Engineer, Security Engineering Manager, or Head of Security in a startup or scale-up environment.
A hands-on approach and a passion for individual contribution with tangible impact.
Experience maturing an existing security program (not just greenfield projects).
Deep understanding of GCP security concepts (IAM, Workload Identity, network security, etc.).
Ability to lead cross-functional projects with Engineering and Product teams effectively.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, adapting to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Strong background in incident detection and response.
A proactive and ownership-driven mindset with composure under pressure.
Bonus Points:
Experience working with bug bounty platforms or managing coordinated disclosures.
Familiarity with DevSecOps and secure SDLC practices.
Knowledge of frameworks like ISO 27001, SOC2, or DORA.
Experience in regulated fintech environments.
A genuine passion for personal finance.
Why Finary?
High-Impact Role: You'll be instrumental in securing a platform that empowers users to control their financial futures.
Top-Tier Team: Work alongside A-players in a challenging and supportive environment.
Ownership & Autonomy: From day one, you'll have the freedom and responsibility to make a real difference.
Hybrid Work Environment: We offer a flexible hybrid setup with team meetups in Paris every 6 weeks.
Competitive Compensation: We offer a package that reflects your experience and the impact you'll make.
At Finary, we're not hung up on degrees or trendy perks. We care about what you bring to the table: your skills, your passion, and your drive to build a more secure financial future for our users.
Ready to Join Us?
Tell us why you want to join Finary and how your expertise will contribute to our mission. Show us what excites you about our vision and make your first impression count!