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# Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at Blockchain.com

- **Company:** Blockchain.com
- **Location:** London, United Kingdom
- **Posted:** 2026-08-03
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-11-09
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/blockchain/jobs/8103313

## Job description

Blockchain is connecting the world to the future of finance. As the most trusted and fastest-growing global crypto company, it helps millions of people worldwide safely access cryptocurrency. Since its inception in 2011, Blockchain has earned the trust of over 90 million wallet holders and more than 40 million verified users, facilitating over $1 trillion in crypto transactions.

Blockchain.com is looking for an experienced Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) to lead our global cyber security organization as we continue to scale and prepare for our next phase of growth, including our journey toward becoming a US public company.

Reporting to the CTO, the CISO will define and execute the company's global cybersecurity strategy, ensuring the security, resilience and integrity of our platform while enabling rapid product innovation. This executive will be a trusted advisor to the leadership team and Board, partnering closely with Engineering, Product, Infrastructure, Legal, Compliance and Finance.

The CISO will oversee the Security Engineering, Security Operations and Security GRC teams and collaborate closely with IT, SRE and the broader engineering team.

## WHAT YOU WILL DO

- Define and execute Blockchain.com's global cybersecurity strategy aligned with business objectives and IPO readiness.
- Foster a culture of security across the company by being a strong business-enabler.
- Lead and scale the Security Engineering, SOC and Security GRC organizations.
- Partner with executive leadership and the internal audit team on cybersecurity strategy, enterprise risk and regulatory readiness.
- Strengthen our cloud, application and infrastructure security across a global digital asset platform.
- Devise robust operational flows & technical systems to safeguard client and company funds.
- Drive incident response, security operations, vulnerability management and operational resilience.
- Devise and implement a comprehensive AI governance & safety strategy.
- Maintain and play a role in operating our custody systems.
- Provide tailored, executive-level security assessments to Board meetings, regulators, and examiners to demonstrate operational resilience and risk mitigation effectiveness.
- Ensure compliance with industry standards and frameworks, including SOC 1/2, ISO 2700, ISO 42001, DoRA, SOX and other applicable regulatory requirements.
- Embed security into the software development lifecycle while enabling engineering velocity.

## WHAT YOU WILL NEED

- Proven experience as a CISO or senior security executive in a high-growth technology or financial services company.
- Experience leading security within a US public company or through an IPO, with a strong understanding of SOX, SEC cybersecurity requirements and corporate governance.
- Deep technical experience in cryptocurrency, digital assets, blockchain or financial technology.
- Demonstrated success leading global Security Engineering & GRC teams.
- Strong knowledge of cloud security (GCP and AWS), application security, incident response, identity and access management, and modern security architectures.
- Operational experience with self-custody systems (including HSMs), and designing processes to safeguard funds.
- Experience presenting to executive leadership, Boards of Directors and regulators.
- Strong leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to balance security, innovation and business growth.

## COMPENSATION & PERKS

- Full-time salary based on experience and meaningful equity in an industry-leading company
- This is a role based in our London office, with a mandatory in-office presence four days per week.
- Work from Anywhere Policy: You can work remotely from anywhere in the world for up to 20 days per year.
- ClassPass
- Unlimited vacation policy; work hard and take time when you need it
- Apple equipment
- The opportunity to be a key player and build your career at a rapidly expanding, global technology company in an emerging field
- Flexible work culture

Blockchain is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender expression, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other characteristic protected by law. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, and apprenticeship. Blockchain makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.

The personal data you provide will be used by Blockchain to process your application. To learn more about your rights, see our [Applicant Privacy notice](https://www.blockchain.com/legal/candidate-privacy-notice).

## About Blockchain.com

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Blockchain.com is a leading cryptocurrency financial services company providing a blockchain explorer, wallet, brokerage, and institutional lending platform.
- **Entity Type**: Private (Series E funded)
- **Headquarters**: London, England, United Kingdom
- **Founded**: 2011
- **Founders**: Peter Smith, Benjamin Reeves, Nicolas Cary

## Core Business
- Primary industry: Cryptocurrency / Blockchain Financial Services
- Target customers: B2B (institutions, crypto-native companies, AI agents) and B2C (retail users)
- Mission statement: "Greater human economic freedom" — building the infrastructure for a new financial world that is faster, open, global, and permissionless.

## Products & Services
- **Blockchain Explorer**: The original Bitcoin blockchain explorer, a search engine for blockchain transactions.
- **Blockchain Wallet**: Self-custody cryptocurrency wallet, one of the most widely used in the world.
- **Blockchain Brokerage**: Retail cryptocurrency trading platform.
- **Institutional Markets**: Lending, trading, and data services for financial institutions.
- **API & Data Products**: Tools and analytics for developers and enterprises to build on crypto infrastructure.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly disclosed (private company)
- **Key Metric**: Total funding of approximately $600 million (Series E of $110M led by Kingsway in 2023, plus earlier rounds); over $1.1 trillion in volume moved through the platform; 95+ million wallets created.
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: DST Global, Lightspeed Venture Partners, VY Capital, GV, Baillie Gifford, Lakestar, Eldridge, Kyle Bass, Access Industries, Moore Strategic Ventures, Rovida Advisors, Coinbase Ventures.
- **Growth Signals**: Expanding into Nigeria, Turkey, and European markets; opening a hub in Paris; building infrastructure for AI agents; 31+ million clients as of May 2023.

## Competitive Advantages
- First-mover brand (named after the technology itself) with over a decade in crypto.
- Comprehensive product suite covering retail, institutional, and developer needs.
- Massive user base and liquidity (28% of Bitcoin transactions once went through its wallet).
- Trusted by major financial institutions and compliant with international regulations.

## Strategic Focus
- Deepening infrastructure for the next era of finance, including support for autonomous AI agents.
- Expanding geographically (Africa, Latin America, Europe) and scaling regulatory compliance.
- Continuing to build a full-stack crypto platform across all market segments.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: Core values include relentless problem solving, building like an owner, being a team player, communicating with candor, and embracing an infinite mindset.
- **Perks**: Competitive salary, meaningful equity, crypto bonus, healthcare, paid family leave, equipment budget, unlimited vacation, hybrid working, and regular offsites.
- **Global team**: Offices in London, Buenos Aires, Paris, Dallas, New York, Singapore, and others; hybrid and remote flexibility.
- **Engineering focus**: Heavy investment in back-end, front-end, mobile, security, and site reliability engineering teams; opportunities across trading platforms, institutional products, and consumer apps.

## Sources
1. [blockchain.com/en/about](https://www.blockchain.com/en/about)
2. [blockchain.com/en](https://www.blockchain.com/en)
3. [blockchain.com/careers](https://www.blockchain.com/careers)
4. [wikipedia.org/wiki/Blockchain.com](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blockchain.com)
5. [job-boards.greenhouse.io/blockchain](http://job-boards.greenhouse.io/blockchain)

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