About us
Bitget is the world's largest Universal Exchange (UEX), serving over 125 million users and offering access to over 2M crypto tokens, 100+ tokenized stocks, ETFs, commodities, FX, and precious metals such as gold. The ecosystem is committed to helping users trade smarter with its AI agent, which co-pilots trade execution.
Bitget is driving crypto adoption through strategic partnerships with LALIGA and MotoGP™. Aligned with its global impact strategy, Bitget has joined hands with UNICEF to support blockchain education for 1.1 million people by 2027. Bitget currently leads in the tokenized TradFi market, providing the industry's lowest fees and highest liquidity across 150 regions worldwide.
What you'll do
This is a combined role that will take up both the information security and technology management functions.
The primary areas of responsibility of the CISO will be:
- promoting security awareness;
- creating and maintaining information security policies and escalation procedures, monitoring and analysing security alerts and access to restricted areas and confidential; data;
- ensuring that disaster recovery and business continuity plans are in place and tested;
- maintaining a current understanding of the IT threat landscape for the industry, including applicable regulations;
- scheduling and performing periodic security audits; briefing the executive team on status and risks.
The primary responsibilities of the CTO will include:
- designing and implementing IT architecture that supports BTGT US's electronic money and payment services;
- leading the development and integration of APIs and other technological solutions for service delivery and compliance with local requirements;
- ensuring security technology against cyber threats by implementing advanced cybersecurity protocols;
- overseeing system audits, IT infrastructure upgrades, and disaster recovery processes to minimise operational risks;
- managing relationships with third-party technology providers and ensuring their services align with BTGT US's requirements and regulatory standards;
- staying updated on technological advancements and trends in the fintech and electronic money industries to innovate and enhance BTGT US's services continuously.
What you'll need
Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related technical field. A Master's degree is a plus. Relevant certifications are highly desirable.
Experience:
- Minimum of 7-10 years of progressive experience in technology leadership roles, including at least 3-5 years specifically in information security and 3-5 years in a CTO or similar role.
- Proven track record of successfully building and managing technology teams and implementing robust security programs, ideally within the fintech or financial services industry.
- Experience in designing and implementing IT architecture for electronic money or payment services is essential.
- Demonstrated expertise in API development and integration, particularly in compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Experience with Web3 technologies, including wallet development, integration, and security best practices, is required.
- Experience working with cloud-based infrastructure and security.
- Experience reporting to and collaborating with remote teams, including technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Experience managing budgets and vendors.
Skills:
- Deep understanding of information security principles, best practices, and relevant technologies (e.g., firewalls, intrusion detection systems, vulnerability management tools, cryptography, SIEM).
- Strong knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks and regulations (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST, GDPR, PSD2).
- Expertise in software development, systems architecture, and IT infrastructure management.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, particularly in cross-cultural settings.
- Ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear and concise language for non-technical audiences.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects effectively.
- Good command of both Chinese & English.
- Proficiency in relevant software and technology platforms.
Other:
- Willingness to stay up-to-date with evolving technologies and security threats, as well as regulatory changes.
- Strong interest in cryptocurrency and blockchain space.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a geographically dispersed team.
- Available to work flexible hours to accommodate communication with the Asia-based team.
Why Bitget?
- Bitget is the world's leading web 3 platform for copy trading and one of the world's largest and most respected exchanges
- We are a global company with staff members from over 50 different countries and regions
- We are growing and looking for world-class ambitious talents to help us continue this journey
- We have a streamlined structure that empowers employees to work efficiently, delivering the best results in a short timeframe
- We offer competitive salaries and benefits
- Blockchain technology and digital assets have the potential to change finance in a way no other technology can - be part of it!
If you are ambitious and believe that digital assets could be the next financial and technological revolution, please apply!
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