VP Security

Swan

. Define and communicate security strategy and budget aligned with Swan’s business objectives and risk appetite .

Posted 10/22/2026full-timeParis • FranceLead💰 €90,000 - €140,000 per yearWebsite

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in information security, including cloud security, identity and access management, and regulatory compliance. Proven ability to lead security initiatives, manage risks, and communicate effectively with executive leadership and regulatory bodies.

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Information Security ManagementCloud SecurityISO 27001 KnowledgeCISSP CertificationRisk Management

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Hard Skills

Security EngineeringNetwork SecurityApplication SecuritySecurity ToolingRisk QuantificationData-Driven PrioritizationThreat IntelligenceSecurity MonitoringDisaster Recovery GovernanceAI Security

Soft Skills

Strategic ThinkingClear CommunicationCollaborationExecutive PresenceTeam Leadership

Certifications & Qualifications

CISMCISACRISCCCSP

Industry Keywords

Regulatory ComplianceBankingInsurancePaymentsSensitive SaaSGDPRDORAISO 42001EU AI Act

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cloud

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Define and communicate security strategy and budget aligned with Swan’s business objectives and risk appetite
Advise the CEO and Executive Committee on cyber risk
Represent Swan to regulators, auditors, banking partners, enterprise customers, and insurers
Lead, coach, and develop a team of approximately four across Security Engineering and GRC
Own ICT risk management as ISMS leader
Co-chair the Security Committee and run the Management Review
Report monthly to the Risk Committee and sign off policies
Drive audit and certification readiness, internal audits, and regulatory compliance
Lead security operations and resilient technology initiatives
Steer security projects with internal teams and other departments
Establish expectations for threat intelligence, security monitoring, secure-by-design, and privacy
Steer business continuity and disaster recovery governance
Serve as senior escalation point for major incidents
Address emerging risks such as AI security
Support fraud and anti-abuse teams on payment flows

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ years in information security and security engineering
Strong understanding of cloud security, identity and access management, network security, application security, and security tooling
Hands-on knowledge of ISO 27001, DORA, and GDPR
Strategic thinking and ability to turn business goals and risk appetite into a focused roadmap
Strong executive presence and experience with board-level committees, regulators, and auditors
Clear communication and ability to explain risk simply
Ability to build a blameless security culture and collaborate across teams
Risk quantification and data-driven prioritization
Business orientation and understanding of security and compliance as a commercial asset
Certification such as CISSP, CISM, CISA, CRISC, or CCSP is nice to have
AI security experience involving ISO 42001, the EU AI Act, and broad AI security topics is nice to have
Experience in a regulated or critical environment such as banking, insurance, payments, or sensitive SaaS is nice to have

Benefits

Comp & perks

Meal voucher card for meals on work days
25 days holiday + RTT
Monthly mobility package for employees
Health and welfare insurance (Alan)
Discounted ClassPass sports and wellness subscriptions
Moka Care mental health and wellness support
Hybrid work policy with the possibility of working from home 2 days per week
Annual company offsite