What is our mission?:

Orbital is on an exciting mission to revolutionise global cross-border payments by innovatively combining traditional fiat banking rails with stablecoins over blockchain rails for a variety of use cases. Our class leading B2B payments platform offers multi-currency e-money accounts (corporate IBANs) combined with a suite of digital assets services. Our company sits at the frontier of payments & fintech, by intersecting blockchain and traditional (fiat) financial services, and is leading the way to bridging those two worlds for corporate enterprises globally.

We believe blockchain technology is firmly here to stay, and we want to be the first to bring a combined offering of fiat & crypto payment services under one exciting platform. 

What is the purpose of this role in the delivery of our mission?

The primary role of the Head of Security is to create and maintain a robust security framework that manages the security of the Company’s physical assets, personnel and information. The role addresses various aspects, including cybersecurity, physical security, risk management and incident response. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to identify vulnerabilities, assess risks and develop preventive measures.

What are the key responsibilities of the role:

• Setting the overall security strategy and leading security initiatives of the Company
• Leading and managing the operations and performance of the Security and IT team
• Act as the SME for security-related matters across the Company
• Manage and maintain the Company’s compliance with SOC 2 Type 2, ISO 27001, Cyber Essential Plus and CSA STAR.
• Manage and improve Company’s the Information Security Management System
• Management of security audits and assessments
• Lead the response to security incidents and investigations
• Vendor and supplier relationship management
• Chair quarterly Information Security Steering committees
• Presenting to Stakeholders, regulators and potential clients the Company’s security initiatives
• Producing Board and Executive reports
• Setting OKRs and KPIs for the security and IT functions
• Conducting appraisals, reviews and upskilling team members
• Lead and develop the Company’s education and awareness of security

What are the essential skills, qualifications and experience required for the role:

• Strong leadership skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• A proactive attitude
• A strong understanding of security, data and resilience frameworks and best practices
• Of good standing publicly, and able to pass a fitness and proprietary assessment
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to adapt and work in a truly international and fast-paced business

What are the desirable skills, qualifications and experience that would be beneficial for the role:

• Security certifications are beneficial
• Financial services experience, and understanding of applicable laws and regulations
• Takes an active role within UK wide Security bodies, forums and initiatives
• Previous experience in committees or councils in other bodies, forums and initiatives
• Eligible to work in the UK or Gibraltar unrestricted