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At Lendbuzz, we believe financial opportunity should be more personalized and fair. We develop innovative technologies that provide underserved and overlooked borrowers with better access to credit. From our employees to our dealers, partners, and borrowers, we’ve built a company and a culture around a resolute belief in the promise and power of diversity. We value independent and critical thinking.
We're looking for a Senior Security Lead to partner closely with our CISO in driving Lendbuzz's security strategy and running the day-to-day of the security function. You'll own the execution of key initiatives, keep the security program on track, and work with senior stakeholders across the company to make security part of how we build and operate.
This role suits someone who combines strong technical depth with excellent communication skills and strong project management capabilities. You'll have broad scope, high visibility, and a direct impact on how security works at Lendbuzz.
What you'll do
Partner with the CISO on Lendbuzz's security strategy and roadmap, and own the execution of key initiatives
Help run the day-to-day of the security function: priorities, planning, tracking, metrics and follow-through
Translate business objectives into scalable security programs and controls
Act as a key stakeholder in security governance, risk management and decision-making
Work with senior leaders across Engineering, Infrastructure, Product, Legal, Compliance and Business teams to align on security priorities and drive cross-functional initiatives
Support regulatory, audit and customer security requirements, keeping security aligned with business goals and commitments
Drive the adoption of AI, automation and emerging technologies to improve security effectiveness and efficiency
Foster a culture of accountability, operational excellence and security ownership across the organization
Requirements
8+ years of experience in Information Security, Cyber-security or Security Engineering
Proven experience leading security programs or initiatives in large-scale, high-growth organizations
Strong background across multiple security domains, including Security Engineering, Security Operations, Cloud Security, Incident Response, Vulnerability Management and Governance
Deep understanding of security architecture, security controls and modern security technologies
Experience with regulatory frameworks, audits, compliance programs and risk management
Excellent communication skills. You write and present clearly to senior stakeholders and can explain technical risk in business terms.
Highly organized, with sound judgment and a strong sense of ownership
Fluent English, with experience working with global teams and international stakeholders
Nice to have
Experience in fintech, financial services or highly regulated environments
Experience leading AI security or security automation initiatives
Hands-on experience with modern security platforms such as CrowdStrike, Wiz, Okta, SIEM and identity solutions
Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CCSP, CRISC or equivalent
Experience building and scaling security teams
What we offer:
A culture that values product ownership, collaborative architectural planning, and building wins for your resume/portfolio as much as for the company.
Smart, dynamic people with whom you can share the experience of building something unique.
Competitive salary with opportunities for growth and advancement.
A Note on Recruiting Outreach
We’ve been made aware of individuals falsely claiming to represent Lendbuzz using lookalike email addresses (eg @lendbuzzcareers.com). Please note that all legitimate emails from our team come from @lendbuzz.com. We will never ask for sensitive information or conduct interviews via messaging apps.