Staff Security Engineer (Fintech)

TL;DR

Staff Security Engineer (Fintech): Leading security strategy and risk management for a hyper-growth digital banking platform with an accent on regulatory compliance, cloud security, and incident response. Focus on designing technical controls, bridging communication between engineering teams and regulators, and maturing the security posture in a complex, distributed environment.

Location: Must be based in or able to relocate to Bogota, Colombia. This role follows a hybrid work model (2-3 days/week in office).

Company

hirify.global is the world's largest digital banking platform, redefining financial services across Latin America through innovative technology and customer-centric solutions.

What you will do

• Assess security gaps across diverse technologies and business contexts to design and implement technical action plans.
• Support regulatory compliance by providing technical guidance and risk-based strategies.
• Lead the resolution of security incidents and issues, identifying root causes to improve overall defenses.
• Develop and implement policies for information security, fraud prevention, and cyber risk management.
• Translate complex business requirements into technical specifications for cross-functional teams.
• Mentor and support other security engineers to foster a collaborative, continuous learning environment.

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience in Information & Business Security, Privacy, Risk Management, and IT Governance.
• Proficiency in English and Spanish (C1 level required for stakeholder communication).
• Practical knowledge of cloud infrastructure, microservices, and distributed environments.
• Experience working in regulated institutions and interacting with external/internal stakeholders.
• Familiarity with frameworks such as ISO, PCI, NIST, and Mitre ATT&CK.
• Specific experience with Colombian financial regulations regarding information security.

Nice to have

• Experience leading ISO or PCI certifications for a regulated institution in Colombia.
• Background in collaborating with global, distributed security teams.
• Interest in working directly with regulators at both technical and business levels.

Culture & Benefits

• Equity opportunities at Nu.
• Comprehensive health and life insurance.
• NuCare mental health and wellness program.
• Access to Nucleo learning platform and NuLanguage program.
• 15 workdays of vacation per year.
• Work-from-home allowance and gym partnership.
• Relocation assistance package available if applicable.