Head of ICT & Operations and CISO (Austria)

About BingX EU

BingX EU, a prospective MiCA-licensed entity, serves as the independent and strategic European business of BingX and is dedicated to establishing a premier regulated environment for digital asset trading. (BingX EU will commence only after MiCA license is granted.)

• A leading crypto exchange since 2018
• With 40 million registered users worldwide
• Official crypto exchange partner of Chelsea FC
• First official crypto exchange partner of Scuderia Ferrari HP
• User-First, reliable, innovative, and diversified
• List over 1,000 spot trading pairs
• Offer over 300 futures trading pairs
• Integrate with over 80 public chain ecosystems
• Rank top on CoinMarketCap and CoinGecko
• TradingView's Best Crypto Exchange for 2021, 2022 & 2023
• A gateway for the next billion crypto users

Founded in 2018, BingX is a leading cryptocurrency exchange, serving over 40 million users worldwide. BingX offers diversified products and services, including spot, derivatives, copy trading, and asset management – all designed for the evolving needs of users, from beginners to professionals.

BingX is committed to providing a trustworthy platform that empowers users with innovative tools and features to elevate their trading proficiency.

BingX EU's current vacancy | Full-time | Long-term | REMOTE

Key Responsibilities

• ICT Strategy & Local Operations Management
• Directly oversee the ICT infrastructure for BingX EU, ensuring 24/7 availability, scalability, and performance of the trading platform within the European jurisdiction.
• Manage the "Physical Substance" of our local IT operations in Vienna, including local server management (where applicable), cloud region configurations, and local office IT security.
• Lead the local Operations team to ensure seamless integration between global engineering and EU-specific requirements.
• CISO & Security Governance
• Define and implement the Information Security Strategy for BingX EU, aligning global security standards with local FMA and EBA (European Banking Authority) guidelines.
• Act as the primary owner of the Information Security Management System (ISMS) based on ISO 27001 or NIST frameworks.
• Oversee data protection and privacy measures in compliance with GDPR, specifically regarding the handling of EU user data and cryptographic keys.
• DORA & MiCA Compliance
• Serve as the primary lead for DORA compliance, ensuring the entity meets all requirements for ICT Risk Management, Incident Reporting, Digital Operational Resilience Testing, and Third-Party Risk monitoring.
• Collaborate with the Compliance team to prepare for FMA audits and regulatory inspections, providing technical evidence of "Operational Substance" in Austria.
• Incident Response & Business Continuity
• Establish and lead local security operations and incident response for the EU entity.
• Develop and rigorously test Business Continuity Plans (BCP) and Disaster Recovery (DR) strategies to protect the exchange against systemic shocks or cyber-attacks.
• Vendor & Third-Party Oversight
• Conduct technical due diligence on critical ICT third-party providers (Custody solutions, Cloud providers, KYC vendors) to ensure they meet EU regulatory security bars.

Requirements

• Experience: 10+ years in a senior IT leadership or Security role (CISO, Head of IT, or Head of Infrastructure) within a regulated financial institution (VASP, Bank, or EMI).
• Language Proficiency: Native or professional fluency in English (essential for local labor law and authorities) and high proficiency in German is a plus.
• Regulatory Expertise: Deep, hands-on understanding of DORA, MiCA, and GDPR. Experience dealing directly with national regulators (like the FMA or BaFin) is highly advantageous.
• Technical Mastery: Strong background in blockchain architecture, cold/hot wallet security, cloud-native environments (AWS/GCP), and API security.
• Education: Master’s degree in Computer Science, Cyber Security, or a related field.
• Certifications: Mandatory professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or CGEIT.
• Leadership: Proven ability to manage cross-functional teams and communicate complex security risks to a Management Board.
• Location: Based in or willing to relocate to Vienna, Austria.

Working at BingX EU

• Join an international and diversified team
• Great career development in a fast-growing company
• Be part of the future of finance technology and achieve meaningful goals
• Competitive market salary and fully remote/work-from-home flexibility
• Flexibility to observe your local holiday calendar, alongside additional benefits
• Please be advised that this recruitment is for a prospective licensed entity; the successful candidate will officially commence their tenure only upon the formal granting of the BingX EU license.