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About the role
As the US CISO, you will architect, establish, and operationalize a unified US security and compliance posture. You will protect customer trust, satisfy strict US regulatory frameworks (e.g., OCC compliance), and secure frontier technology initiatives ensuring Nu’s platform remains resilient, future-proof, and compliant as we scale globally. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.
What they're looking for
- Executive Leadership Experience: 15+ years in Information Security, with significant experience operating at an executive, director, or CISO level within FinTech, Banking, or Digital Assets
- US Financial Regulatory Expertise: Deep hands-on experience navigating US regulatory environments, specifically working with the OCC, statutory disclosure processes, and financial institution compliance
- Cryptocurrency & Blockchain Security: Demonstrated domain expertise in cryptocurrency security, decentralized finance, or digital asset platforms. Experience at leading crypto-native institutions or hyper-growth FinTechs is highly valued
- AI Security Strategy: Familiarity with modern AI security risks, LLM integrations, safe code generation tools, and model security
- GRC Upleveling: Proven track record of rebuilding or scaling GRC frameworks within complex, multi-national organizations
- Executive Communication: Exceptional communication skills needed to interface effectively with regulatory examiners, executive leadership, and board members
More about this role
Nu serves more than 140 million customers, guided by a mission to fight complexity and empower people. The company has been leading an industry transformation through innovative products and human-centered services.
Proprietary technology and data at scale power Nu’s digital platform, built to promote financial access, advancement, and transparency. Its business model thrives on customer love and lower costs, feeding a flywheel of growth and profitability.
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As Nu expands its footprint into the US, we are seeking a visionary, highly specialized US Chief Information Security Officer (CISO).
This is not a traditional operational CISO role. You will serve as the executive pillar for Nu’s US strategy, bridging the gap between traditional financial regulations and modern, hyper-scalable crypto and AI technology platforms. You will act as the point of accountability for US regulatory bodies, lead governance transformations, and oversee critical cross-functional security domain leadership.
We are looking for a security leader who balances deep traditional banking compliance expertise with a forward-looking understanding of cryptocurrency protocols and...
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