Wallet in Telegram is a digital asset solution natively embedded into Telegram’s interface. Backed by The Open Platform, Wallet in Telegram gained 100M+ user accounts in 2024, and aims to make its solution available to all 1BN+ of Telegram’s users. Wallet in Telegram offers a dual-wallet experience with Crypto Wallet (a multi-chain wallet for trading and sending crypto to contacts) and TON Wallet (a self-custodial wallet with access to the TON ecosystem of dApps and tokens).

As we continue expanding our infrastructure and improving our security measures, we are seeking an experienced Chief Information Security Officer to lead, strategize, and manage our information security initiatives across all our products and systems.

As Wallet’s Chief Information Security Officer, you will set the strategic vision for cybersecurity and ensure our infrastructure and products comply with industry-leading security standards. Your role includes developing security policies, incident management strategies, hardening and protecting existing architecture and operations and ensuring adherence to global regulatory frameworks, particularly those related to blockchain technologies and financial services.

You will partner closely with engineering, compliance and operational teams, embedding a proactive security mindset throughout the company.

Responsibilities:

• Define and implement Wallet’s cybersecurity strategy, aligning with business objectives.
• Develop, manage and evolve robust security frameworks and policies.
• Oversee cybersecurity audits, penetration testing, risk assessments and vulnerability management.
• Lead the response to cybersecurity incidents, ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements.
• Manage and develop a strong security team, supporting professional growth and securityawareness.
• Communicate regularly with executive leadership on security risks, incidents and strategic initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with global financial security standards.
• Act as Wallet’s primary spokesperson on cybersecurity matters externally, working with regulatorygroups, security communities and stakeholders.

Requirements:

• 5+ years of experience in cybersecurity leadership roles, preferably in fintech, blockchain, or high- growth tech environments.
• Expertise in cybersecurity frameworks, regulatory requirements and incident management practices.
• Proven leadership in incident response, vulnerability management, and security architecture design.
• Strong technical understanding of blockchain technologies, cryptography, cloud environments anddistributed systems.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to effectively influence cross- functional teams.

Why it is a fantastic opportunity:

• Our business is growing at an exponential scale.
• Non-bureaucratic management that focuses on results.
• Regular performance reviews to assess your progress.
• Remote setup with access to our hubs in Dubai, Yerevan, London and Belgrade.
• Compensation for medical expenses.
• Provision of necessary equipment.
• 20 working days of paid vacation annually.
• 11 days off per year.
• 14 days of paid sick leave to support your health and recovery when needed.
• Access to internal conferences, English courses and corporate events.