Senior Security Manager

Senior Security Manager About Payset: Payset, a UK-based online international payments solution authorized by the UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) as an Electronic Money Institution (EMI), offers businesses multi-currency accounts and currency exchange. We save clients time and money and open up new regions and possibilities for their business by simplifying how they pay and get paid locally and internationally. We aim to foster enduring client relationships while refining our product technology and expanding into new markets. If you have experience in fintech or a related field, we’d love to have you join our fast-growing company! What you’ll do: Oversee and manage the company’s overall cybersecurity posture, ensuring security strategies are in place. Lead vulnerability management efforts, including identification, analysis, and remediation of security risks. Conduct risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies to minimize potential threats. Drive the implementation of cybersecurity policies and ensure compliance with GDPR, PCI-DSS, SOC2, and other relevant standards. Design and implement disaster recovery (DR) and business continuity plans (BCP), ensuring operational resilience. Evaluate and manage cybersecurity insurance coverage, aligning with industry standards. Ensure effective backup management for application code, databases, and cloud storage, including restore simulations. Implement workstation security measures, including Sentinel One XDR or similar and hard disk encryption. Establish an asset inventory system to track company hardware and software, enforcing organizational policies. Monitor and identify suspicious indicators through weekly security reviews, ensuring proactive threat detection. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure security protocols are embedded across all company systems. Manage third-party vendor relationships to ensure their cybersecurity practices align with company standards. You will thrive in this role if: You have a proactive approach to security, with a strong sense of ownership and initiative. You are an innovative problem solver, constantly seeking ways to improve security processes. You possess excellent communication and leadership skills, able to work effectively with both technical and non-technical teams. You are detail-oriented, with a keen ability to identify vulnerabilities and manage risks effectively. Prior experience in the FinTech industry or with security regulations specific to financial services is a plus. How we work: Agile product teams working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. A smart, ambitious, and dedicated team that values security at every stage of product development. Focused work with minimal meetings to ensure uninterrupted progress on security initiatives. Security tech stack includes Sentinel One XDR, GDPR compliance tools, and industry-standard backup and recovery systems. What’s in it for you? Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package. Opportunity to shape the cybersecurity strategy of a fast-growing FinTech company. Flexible working arrangements, including remote work options. Ongoing professional development and training to keep up with evolving security threats and compliance requirements. A collaborative and dynamic company culture where security is a top priority. Department Research + Development Locations Riga Remote status Hybrid About PaySet Payset.io is a next-generation payment platform streamlining how businesses and individuals send, receive, and manage money globally. We're passionate about simplifying international transactions, breaking down barriers, and offering innovative solutions that empower financial freedom. Founded in 2018