🚀 Director Cyber Security – Stuttgart - €175k

Director Cyber Security – Stuttgart - €175k

A leading European fintech group is growing its digital and crypto operations — and they’re looking for a Director of Cyber Security to take ownership of security strategy across their trading and digital asset platforms.

This is a senior role reporting directly to the CTO. You’ll lead a talented Cyber Security team, drive the security roadmap, and play a key part in shaping how a regulated financial business protects its most critical systems.

If you want to:

• Define and deliver security strategy in a highly regulated, tech-driven environment
• Lead and develop a strong cyber team while staying hands‑on when needed
• Work with cutting‑edge technology in the digital asset and trading space
• Collaborate directly with engineering, risk and compliance teams

…then this is a great opportunity to make an impact at scale.

What you’ll bring:

• 5+ years’ experience in IT Security, ideally in finance or crypto
• Proven leadership in managing cyber teams within 1st Line of Defense
• Strong technical understanding (ISO 27001, SOC 2 Type II, MaRisk, BAIT, DORA)
• Fluent in German and English
• A proactive, strategic mindset — you think ahead and act fast

What’s on offer:

• A high-impact leadership position with autonomy and influence
• Competitive compensation package
• Hybrid setup with travel to Stuttgart (commuting from other hubs possible)
• 30 vacation days + flexible work options (including short‑term work abroad)
• Dynamic and innovative culture within a fast-moving fintech environment

Seniority level

• Director

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Information Technology, Management, and General Business

Industries

• Computer and Network Security, Security and Investigations, and Technology, Information and Media

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