Ndax is a Canadian cryptocurrency trading platform headquartered in Calgary, Alberta. We are registered with the Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization (CIRO) as an investment dealer and operate as a marketplace. We're looking for an experienced Fractional Chief Information Security Officer (vCISO) to lead our information security program on a part-time basis.You’ll own our security program end to end and lead our internal security team. You’ll work directly with the CEO and leadership to set security direction, meet our regulatory obligations, and protect our platform, our clients, and the digital assets we hold in custody.This role suits a security leader who already serves other clients and wants to make a real impact in a regulated fintech and digital asset setting.Key responsibilities:Leadership and strategyLead, manage, and mentor our internal security teamOwn our information security strategy and multi-year roadmapAssess our current security posture and identify gaps, risks, and prioritiesReport security risks, metrics, and program progress to executives and the boardGovernance, risk, and complianceBuild and maintain security policies, standards, procedures, and controlsKeep us compliant with Canadian securities, AML, and privacy requirements, including CIRO, the CSA, FINTRAC, PIPEDA, and Alberta's PIPALead audit readiness for SOC 2, ISO 27001, or similar frameworks, and act as the security point of contact for auditors and regulatorsOversee vendor and third-party risk, including custodians, cloud providers, and key technology partnersPlatform and digital asset securitySet security standards for custody, wallet infrastructure, and cryptographic key managementGuide cloud,



application, and identity and access security across our trading platformOversee vulnerability management, penetration testing, and threat monitoringResilience and cultureDevelop, test, and maintain incident response and business continuity plansLead the response to security incidents, including regulatory notifications where requiredDrive security awareness and training across the companyRequired10+ years in information security, including at least 5 years in a CISO, vCISO, or head of security roleExperience leading security programs at a regulated financial services, fintech, or digital asset companyWorking knowledge of Canadian regulatory expectations for registered dealers and money services businesses (CIRO, CSA, FINTRAC) and Canadian privacy lawHands‑on experience taking an organization through SOC 2 or ISO 27001 auditsTrack record of building incident response programs and leading real incidentsExperience managing and developing security staffClear communicator who can brief a board as comfortably as an engineering teamNice to haveExperience securing cryptocurrency custody, hot and cold wallet operations, or HSM and MPC key managementFamiliarity with NIST CSF, CIS Controls, or CCSS (Cryptocurrency Security Standard)Background in cloud security (AWS or Azure) and securing trading or payments platformsCertifications such as CISSP, CISM, CISA, or CCSKEngagement detailsFractional, part-time independent contractor engagementHours tracked and invoiced monthlyReachable for urgent security incidents outside regular hours, as agreed in the contractExpected to sign a confidentiality agreement and pass a background check before starting#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Fractional Vciso (Financial Services/Crypto Experience) (Calgary)
🏢 NDAX Canada
📍 Calgary