Job Overview

• Executive leadership role overseeing technology & cybersecurity strategy
• Lead regulatory technology standards for a virtual assets supervisory authority
• Hybrid role based in Sydney, Start Up, Currently Stand Alone role to build a team

Client Details

An independent regulatory authority responsible for oversight of virtual asset service providers. The organisation plays a critical role in ensuring robust technology governance, cybersecurity resilience, and international compliance standards across the digital asset sector.

Description

The Head of Technology & Cybersecurity is a senior leadership role responsible for establishing and maintaining the authority's technology and cybersecurity framework, ensuring internal systems and supervised entities meet international best practice.

Strategic Leadership

• Develop and implement the organisation's Technology & Cybersecurity Strategy aligned with global standards (FATF/APG).
• Advise executive leadership on emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and regulatory technology developments.
• Represent the authority in technical working groups with domestic and international partners.

Technology Governance

• Define and maintain minimum technology standards for VASP licensing and supervision, including custody, encryption, and operational resilience requirements.
• Oversee regulatory technology (RegTech) systems such as licensing, case management, and analytics platforms.
• Manage cloud and technology vendors, ensuring compliance with ISO 27001/SOC 2 standards.

Cybersecurity Oversight

• Lead the organisation's Information Security Management System (ISMS) aligned to ISO 27001.
• Oversee incident detection, response, and recovery, ensuring timely escalation.
• Maintain secure communication platforms and manage penetration testing, vulnerability assessment, and security training initiatives.

Supervision Support

• Review technology frameworks submitted by licensees.
• Provide expertise during inspections and technical enforcement matters.
• Collaborate with compliance teams on breaches involving custody or cybersecurity obligations.

Leadership & Capacity Building

• Lead and develop a small specialist team, including cybersecurity and blockchain forensics staff.
• Establish performance metrics and strengthen internal cybersecurity culture.

Essential Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in IT, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field.
• Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or ISO 27001 Lead Implementer.
• 7+ years of experience in information security or technology governance, ideally within financial regulation, payments, or fintech.
• Proven experience leading cybersecurity strategy, incident management, and secure system implementation.
• Strong vendor management and cloud security experience.
• Knowledge of virtual asset and blockchain technologies (custody models, smart contract risks).
• Familiarity with FATF Recommendation 15 and AML/CFT supervisory frameworks.
• Experience working with FIUs, law enforcement, or central banks.

Core competencies include strategic thinking, cyber resilience, stakeholder engagement, analytical rigor, confidentiality, and leadership.

Job Offer

• Senior executive role shaping the cybersecurity and technology governance landscape of a rapidly evolving regulatory environment.
• Opportunity to influence national and regional digital asset security standards.
• Hybrid work arrangement with significant strategic impact.

For a confidential discussion please apply within.