Chief Information Security Officer (Seattle, WA)

About GeoComply
We’re GeoComply! We are at the forefront of geolocation, cybersecurity, and anti-fraud innovation, developing and delivering cutting-edge technologies to help ensure regulatory compliance, combat bad online actors, alleviate user friction, and protect businesses from fraud.
Achieving significant business and revenue growth over the past three years and dubbed a tech “Unicorn,” GeoComply has been trusted by leading global brands and regulators for over ten years. Our compliance-grade geolocation technology solutions are installed on over 400 million devices and analyze over 12 billion transactions a year.
At the heart of it all is the people, united by a deep commitment to problem-solving and revolutionizing how people and businesses use the internet to instill confidence in every online interaction. With teams across five countries, three continents, and a global customer base, we have no plans to slow down.
As the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at GeoComply, you will be the key architect of our information security strategy, responsible for building a robust security culture and infrastructure that aligns with the company’s ambitious growth plans. This is a high-impact leadership role where you will shape GeoComply’s cybersecurity posture, ensuring the protection of our assets, intellectual property, and customer data while meeting stringent regulatory requirements. You will work closely with the executive leadership team, internal stakeholders, and external regulators to navigate the complexities of a rapidly changing digital security landscape.
This role offers the opportunity to lead a best-in-class security organization that supports GeoComply’s growth while positioning us as a leader in security and compliance across the industries we serve.

Key Leadership Responsibilities

• Set and execute the global cybersecurity vision, aligning security initiatives with GeoComply’s business objectives and growth strategy.
• Own the information security roadmap, guiding the organization through a constantly evolving threat landscape and ensuring long-term security resilience.
• Partner with executive leadership to influence key business decisions, ensuring cybersecurity is embedded into the company’s operational framework and future planning, including our IPO preparations.

Risk & Compliance Oversight

• Establish a risk-based security framework that protects the company’s critical infrastructure and data, while adapting to regulatory requirements and industry standards.
• Champion regulatory compliance efforts by leading key initiatives such as ISO 27001, SOC 2, and GDPR, ensuring full readiness for audits and certifications.
• Lead GeoComply’s global risk management program, ensuring proactive identification, assessment, and mitigation of security risks across all facets of the business.
• Incident Management: Lead all aspects of the company’s incident management program and processes, including incident response and breach notification, regulatory communications, and resolution. Partner with internal stakeholders to drive root cause assessment and corrective action.

Executive Engagement & External Relations

• Serve as the primary representative for GeoComply’s security strategy, engaging with board members, investors, regulators, and key industry partners to articulate the company’s security posture and priorities.
• Foster strong relationships with regulatory bodies and law enforcement, ensuring alignment with current and future legal and regulatory landscapes.
• Represent GeoComply globally, shaping industry standards, influencing cybersecurity policy, and positioning the company as a leader in secure digital transactions.

Culture & Organizational Leadership

• Cultivate a security-first culture by empowering teams across the organization to prioritize security, providing education, and ensuring continuous improvement in security awareness.
• Lead, mentor, and inspire the global information security team, developing future leaders and fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and accountability.
• Shape the organization’s future cybersecurity talent strategy, ensuring the right capabilities are in place to support the company’s ambitious growth and technological advancements.

Who You Are:

• Visionary leader with deep technical expertise and strategic foresight.
• You thrive in dynamic environments and are passionate about building secure digital ecosystems that support innovation and growth.
• You enjoy the executive-level strategy and the hands-on leadership required to build a world-class security program.
• Proven experience as a CISO or equivalent leadership role in a fast-paced, high-growth environment within technology, ideally in gaming and/or financial services and in highly regulated industries.
• Engineering Mindset winning the trust and respect of software and infrastructure engineers, seen as a trusted advisor and engaged quickly and eagerly.
• Exceptional leadership capabilities, with a demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams, influence senior executives, and drive cultural change.
• Deep understanding of risk management and compliance frameworks such as ISO27001 and SOC2 and the ability to balance business objectives with security needs.
• Outstanding communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with executive leadership, board members, customers, regulators, and other external stakeholders, as well as internal employees, team members, and peers.
• A forward-thinking mindset that can anticipate emerging threats and opportunities, adapting strategies to safeguard the company’s future.

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Why GeoComply?
Joining the GeoComply team means you’ll be part of an award-winning company to work, learn and grow. We are fast-paced, high-impact, and have a can-do team culture.
To be successful in our organization, you need an eager attitude, professionalism, and the confidence to willingly work to prove yourself and your ideas, and earn the trust of the organization.
Here’s why we think you’d love working with us.
We’re working towards something bigWe’ve built a reputation as the global market leader for geolocation compliance solutions for over 10 years. We’re trusted by customers from all over the world, and the next few years will be particularly exciting as we continue to scale across new markets.
Our values aren’t just a buzzwordOur values are the foundation for what we as a company care about most. They signify the commitment we make to each other around how we act and what we stand for. They are our north star as we work together to build a company we’re all proud to be a part of. Learn more, here.
Diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the core of who we areIn collaboration with our team and external partners, we promote DEI in our recruitment and hiring practices; scholarships and financial aid; training and mentorship programs; employee benefits, and more.
Learning is at the heart of our employee experienceAt GeoComply, we foster an environment that empowers every employee to gain the knowledge and abilities needed to perform at their very best and help our organization grow. From a professional development budget to local training opportunities, knowledge-sharing sessions and more, we are continually investing in employee career growth and development.
We believe in being a force for goodWe profoundly care about our impact on the world and strive to make meaningful contributions to the communities we work and live in. Our Impact division focuses on philanthropic and social responsibility initiatives, including supporting our local communities, advancing equality, and harnessing our technology to protect vulnerable groups. Learn more, here.
We care about our teamOur GeoComply team is talented, driven and hard-working, and is known for its positive attitude and energy.  At GeoComply, we take care of our employees with the total package. Team members are generously rewarded with competitive salaries, incentives, and a comprehensive benefits program.
We value in-person collaborationGeoComply culture thrives on a dynamic mix of in-person energy and independent focus and we champion a hybrid work model that blends the energy of in-person collaboration with the flexibility to work from home. Our 3-day in-office policy fosters teamwork and innovation, while also recognizing the importance of individual work styles and needs.
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