Ebury is a hyper-growth FinTech firm, named in 2021 as one of the top 15 European Fintechs to work for by AltFi. We offer a range of products including FX risk management, trade finance, currency accounts, international payments and API integration.
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São Paulo Office - Hybrid: 4 days in the office, 1 day working from home
Ebury is a hyper-growth FinTech firm, named in 2021 as one of the top 15 European Fintechs to work for by Glassdoor and AltFi. We offer a range of products including FX risk management, trade finance, currency accounts, international payments and API integration.
About the Role:
We are looking for a highly experienced Senior Information Security Manager to join our team in São Paulo, Brazil. In this role, you will be the daily lead for Ebury Group and Ebury Bank Brazil on all Information Security matters, responsible for ensuring our security protocols meet international standards and local regulatory requirements. You will play a key role in safeguarding our systems, data, and operations, particularly in relation to PCI DSS, ISO27001, SOC2 and Brazilian data privacy laws.
Key Responsibilities:
● Act as the daily lead for Ebury Group and Ebury Bank Brazil on all Information Security matters, ensuring adherence to security standards, frameworks, and best practices.
● Oversee and manage the organisation’s compliance with PCI DSS, ISO27001, and other security frameworks, ensuring consistent execution across the business.
● Manage security risk assessments and mitigation strategies to protect sensitive data and infrastructure.
● Act as Data Protection Officer for Ebury Bank reporting to Central Bank of Brazil.
● Ensure compliance with LGPD (Lei Geral de Proteção de Dados) and other local data privacy regulations.
● Serve as the primary point of contact for reporting security matters to Banco Central do Brasil and other regulatory bodies.
● Develop and implement security awareness training programs for the organisation.
● Collaborate with global teams and cross-functional departments, such as IT, Risk, and Legal, to integrate security measures throughout the organisation.
● Stay current on emerging security threats, industry trends, and regulatory updates.
● Mentor and guide junior members of the security team, fostering a culture of security within the organisation.
Requirements:
● At least 8 years of experience in information security, with 5+ years in a leadership or managerial position.
● Proven expertise in PCI DSS, ISO27001 and SOC2 compliance.
● Demonstrated experience in a financial institution, ideally reporting to Banco Central do Brasil or similar regulatory bodies.
● Strong knowledge of Brazilian data privacy laws (LGPD).
● Excellent verbal and written communication skills in Portuguese and a good level of spoken and written English.
● Hands-on experience in managing risk, security audits, and incident response protocols.
● Ability to work in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment, coordinating with international teams.
● Strong project management skills and experience leading security initiatives.
Preferred Qualifications:
● Degree in Information Security / Cyber Security related field.
● Previous experience in a security leadership role within a financial institution.
● CISM (Certified Information Security Manager) or CISSP (Certified Information Systems
Security Professional).
● Knowledge of evolving security trends and technologies within the financial industry.
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About Us
Ebury is a FinTech success story, positioned among the fastest-growing international companies in its sector.
Founded in 2009, we are headquartered in London and have more than 1700 staff with a presence in more than 25 countries worldwide. Cultural diversity is part of what makes Ebury a special place to be. From Sao Paulo to Dubai, Bucharest to Toronto, we enjoy sharing team experiences and celebrating success across the Ebury family.
Hard work pays off: in 2019, Ebury received a £350 million investment from Banco Santander and has won internationally recognised awards including Financial Times: 1000 Europe's Fastest-Growing Companies.
None of this would have been possible without our proudest achievement: our great people. Enthusiastic, innovative and collaborative teams, always ready to disrupt and revolutionise the fast-paced FinTech sector.
We believe in inclusion. We stand against discrimination in all forms and have no tolerance for the intolerance of differences that makes us a modern and successful organisation. At Ebury, you can be whoever you want to be and still feel a sense of belonging no matter your story because we want you and your uniqueness to help write our future.
Please submit your application on the careers website directly, uploading your CV / resume in English.
