Job Description



ThetaRay provides AI-driven anti-financial crime technology used by global banks and fintechs to detect money laundering and financial crimes. In an era where financial threats evolve at machine speed, our security posture is not just a requirement, it is a core part of our product and a key enabler of trust with Tier-1 financial institutions.

Our Israel office is the heartbeat of our innovation, where Product, Data Science, and Engineering teams build the future of financial integrity. We are looking for a Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) to lead our global security strategy, strengthen our product security, and play a central role in enabling enterprise growth and customer trust.

About the Position:

As the CISO, you will define and execute ThetaRay’s global security strategy across both internal and product environments. You will serve as the primary security authority in front of customers, regulators, and auditors, supporting complex enterprise sales cycles and ensuring we meet the highest standards expected by global financial institutions.

This is a high-impact leadership role that combines deep technical expertise in cloud-native environments with strong business orientation. You will directly influence customer trust, deal execution, and the company’s ability to scale with the world’s largest financial institutions.

Responsibilities:

• Define and lead a comprehensive, business-aligned security program that supports growth while mitigating global risk.
• Act as the primary interface with customer CISOs, auditors, and regulators, leading security discussions, due diligence processes, and enabling successful deal closures.
• Partner with Engineering and DevOps to secure our cloud-native architecture across AWS, Azure, or GCP, including Kubernetes environments, ensuring enterprise-grade resilience.
• Embed security-by-design across the development lifecycle, including AI and ML models and data pipelines.
• Own and drive compliance with global standards including ISO 27001, SOC 2, NIST, GDPR, and DORA.
• Oversee modern security tooling and practices across IAM, SIEM, DLP, CASB, CSPM, and emerging AI security domains.
• Lead incident response, business continuity, and cyber resilience planning, including executive-level simulations and ransomware readiness.
• Own vendor risk management and ensure end-to-end security resilience across the ecosystem.

Requirements

• Proven experience in a CISO or equivalent senior security leadership role, preferably within fintech, SaaS, or cybersecurity environments.
• Strong hands-on understanding of cloud security architecture and Kubernetes.
• Deep knowledge of security frameworks and standards such as NIST, ISO 27001, SOC 2, GDPR, and DORA.
• Familiarity with modern security tooling including IAM, SIEM, DLP, CASB, and CSPM. Experience or strong interest in AI security is a significant advantage.
• Proven ability to influence senior leadership and collaborate cross-functionally with R&D, Product, Legal, and Business teams.
• Strong experience working directly with Tier-1 financial institutions, including CISOs, auditors, and regulators.
• CISSP, CISM, or CISA are preferred certifications
• Excellent English communication skills, with the ability to translate complex security topics into clear business impact.

Why Join Us?

• Protect the Frontline: Lead security for a company that is actively stopping global money laundering and human trafficking.
• AI Innovation: Shape the security standards for the next generation of AI-driven financial technology.
• High Visibility: Work directly with the executive team and global banking leaders to define the "Safe AI" landscape.
• Growth & Impact: Join a fast-growing scale-up where your strategy directly enables the company's ability to sign and onboard the world's largest financial entities.