US CISO

As the US CISO, you will architect, establish, and operationalize a unified US security and compliance posture. You will protect customer trust, satisfy strict US regulatory frameworks (e.g., OCC compliance), and secure frontier technology initiatives ensuring Nubank's platform remains resilient, future-proof, and compliant as we scale globally.

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary US security authority and point of contact for regulators (e.g. OCC); Oversee all mandatory statutory disclosures, including financial and IBFR background reviews; Partner with crypto product and infrastructure teams to secure future-proof financial technologies; Translate complex blockchain architectures into compliant, enterprise-grade risk frameworks; Uplevel Nubank's GRC program to support multi-geography scaling; Lead the strategic security response for AI initiatives; Design, build, and deploy an end-to-end enterprise Insider Threat program

Requirements

15+ years in Information Security, with significant experience operating at an executive, director, or CISO level within FinTech, Banking, or Digital Assets; Deep hands-on experience navigating US regulatory environments, specifically working with the OCC, statutory disclosure processes, and financial institution compliance; Demonstrated domain expertise in cryptocurrency security, decentralized finance, or digital asset platforms; Familiarity with modern AI security risks, LLM integrations, safe code generation tools, and model security; Proven track record of rebuilding or scaling GRC frameworks within complex, multi-national organizations; Exceptional communication skills needed to interface effectively with regulatory examiners, executive leadership, and board members; Fluency in English is required; Strong people leadership at scale, including developing managers and leading teams of differing maturity through change and ambiguity; Excellent stakeholder management and communication, with maturity in negotiation and conflict resolution across senior cross-functional partners; A pragmatic, hybrid profile, balanced across people leadership, product sensibility, and technical depth rather than weighted to any single one; A genuine product mindset focused on customer and agent outcomes, with the technical depth to raise the bar in architectural discussions

Nice to have

Portuguese; Spanish; Experience at leading crypto-native institutions or hyper-growth FinTechs

Benefits

Top Tier Medical Insurance; Top Tier Dental and Vision Insurance; 401(k) matching; 20 days time off, 14 company holidays, and great culture that emphasizes work life balance; Life Insurance and AD&D; Nucleo - Our learning platform of courses; NuLanguage - Our language learning program; NuCare - Our mental health and wellness assistance program; Extended maternity and paternity leaves; Saving Plans - Health Saving Account and Flexible Spending Account; Twice a week in the office + quarterly trips to Sao Paulo (Brazil) to build relationships with coworkers