Director - Information Security (Karnataka)

Director - Information Security (Karnataka)

30 Jul
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Darwinbox
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Karnataka

30 Jul

Darwinbox

Karnataka

Bengaluru Karnataka India Department Information Security Job posted on Nov 20 2025 Employee Type Full Time Experience range Years 10 years - 12 yearsAbout Us MatchMove is a profitable Singapore-based fintech company and one of Asia s leading Banking-as-a-Service BaaS providers enabling businesses to embed financial services directly into their digital ecosystems Operating its proprietary secure and regulated Banking Wallet OS TM platform across Asia and beyond MatchMove empowers enterprises to issue accounts cards payments loans and other financial products seamlessly within their own platforms The company is experiencing double-digit year-on-year growth and processes billions of dollars in transactions each year underscoring its scale resilience and trust among partners and users Recognized with multiple industry awards including the Frost Sullivan s 2025 Singapore Enabling Technology Leadership Recognition for Excellence in Embedded Finance Innovation MatchMove has been celebrated for driving innovation across a wide range of embedded finance use cases By partnering with leading local banks and ecosystem players MatchMove bridges the gap between traditional banking and modern digital commerce Its mission is to deliver innovative secure and inclusive financial technology solutions that drive digital transformation for businesses while empowering millions of end users across the region With a strong commitment to innovation regulatory excellence and sustainable growth MatchMove continues to pioneer new approaches to embedded finance redefining how businesses and consumers access and interact with financial services in Asia and beyond Are You The One We are seeking an experienced and strategic Head of Security to lead our information security program This senior leadership role will be responsible for establishing and maintaining a comprehensive risk-based security posture across all aspects of our operations - from cloud infrastructure and applications to networks endpoints and data protection As a regulated fintech operating in the payments and banking space security is paramount to our business The Head of Security will work closely with executive leadership engineering product compliance and operations teams to ensure robust security controls regulatory compliance and continuous improvement of our security capabilities Responsibilities Strategic Security Leadership Develop and execute information security strategy aligned with business objectives and regulatory requirements PCI DSS MAS compliance etc Establish security governance frameworks policies and standards across the organization Lead risk assessments threat modeling vulnerability management and present security metrics to executive leadership Build relationships with regulators auditors partners and security communities Infrastructure Application Security Design and implement comprehensive security controls across cloud infrastructure AWS including IAM encryption network segmentation and container Kubernetes security Lead application security program with secure SDLC practices threat modelling code reviews and security testing SAST DAST IAST Establish DevSecOps practices with Infrastructure-as-Code security and automated security testing in CI CD pipelines Ensure API security authentication frameworks and zero-trust architecture implementation Manage endpoint security including EDR XDR PAM patch management and endpoint encryption Network Security Threat Management Design secure network architecture with firewalls IDS IPS VPN zero-trust network access ZTNA DDoS protection and WAF Establish threat intelligence capabilities and dark web monitoring to detect leaked credentials compromised data and emerging threats Conduct threat hunting exercises and maintain awareness of fintech-specific threats including fraud patterns and account takeover attempts Build and lead SOC capabilities with 24 7 monitoring incident response plans and crisis management procedures AI Security Emerging Technologies Establish security frameworks for AI ML use cases including data privacy and adversarial attack prevention Implement guardrails for generative AI usage including data leakage prevention and prompt injection protection Compliance Audit Team Leadership Coordinate security audits assessments certifications and manage remediation of findings Liaise with regulators including MAS card networks and banking partners Build mentor and lead a high-performing security team across multiple disciplines Develop security awareness training programs and establish security champions program across business units Requirements 10 years of progressive experience in Information Security with 5 years in leadership roles Strong background in fintech financial services payments or regulated industries Proven experience building and scaling security programs from scratch Hands-on expertise across Cloud Security AWS Azure GCP IAM CSPM Application Security OWASP Top 10 secure coding APIs DevSecOps Network Security firewalls IDS IPS VPN segmentation zero trust Endpoint Security EDR XDR MDM PAM Experience with security tools SIEM SOAR vulnerability scanners penetration testing tools Strong knowledge of compliance frameworks ISO 27001 PCI DSS SOC 2 GDPR PDPA Proven track record in security audits certifications regulatory compliance Experience managing security incidents breaches and crisis situations Familiar with threat intelligence dark web monitoring OSINT Skilled in automation scripting Python Bash PowerShell Robust communication skills with ability to translate technical risks for business leaders Ability to influence senior leadership and board members Experience building and mentoring high-performing teams Strong strategic thinking and decision-making under pressure Collaborative mindset able to work across diverse teams Preferred Experience in startups or scale-ups Background in security architecture engineering Experience with MAS card networks or banking regulators Participation in security research bug bounties or open-source projects MatchMove Culture We cultivate a dynamic innovative culture that fuels growth creativity and collaboration Our fast-paced fintech environment thrives on adaptability agility and open communication We are AI-first in our approach We embrace AI as a strategic tool that enhances decision-making creativity and productivity Every team member is equipped and encouraged to integrate AI into their workflow experiment with new tools and contribute to our collective AI literacy We focus on employee development supporting continuous learning and growth through training programs on-the-job learning and mentorship We encourage speaking up sharing ideas and taking ownership Our team spans Asia embracing diversity and fostering a rich exchange of perspectives and experiences Together we harness the power of fintech and e-commerce to impact people s lives meaningfully Grow with us and shape the future of fintech Join us and be part of something bigger Personal Data Protection Act By submitting your application for this job you are authorizing MatchMove to collect and use your personal data and disclose such data to any third party with whom MatchMove or any of its related corporations has service arrangements in each case for all purposes in connection with your job application and employment with MatchMove and retain your personal data for one year to consider future job opportunities where applicable

📌 Director - Information Security (Karnataka)
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