CTO/ CISO, US

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

• Promote security awareness
• Create and maintain information security policies and escalation procedures
• Maintain disaster recovery and business continuity plans
• Monitor and analyze security alerts and access to restricted areas and confidential data
• Ensure disaster recovery and business continuity plans are in place and tested
• Maintain a current understanding of the IT threat landscape for the industry, including applicable regulations
• Schedule and perform periodic security audits
• Brief the executive team on status and risks

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.

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!