Help protect a blockchain-powered fintech by turning cybersecurity risk into clear controls, clean policies, and real-world compliance. This role is built for someone who can assess threats, translate risk for leadership, and keep security practices aligned with evolving regulations and frameworks.
About Figure
Figure (NASDAQ: FIGR) is transforming capital markets through blockchain, combining transparency and efficiency with AI-driven automation. They’ve originated over $17B in home equity loans on their blockchain-native platform and support a growing ecosystem that includes Figure Markets and YLDS, an SEC-registered yield-bearing stablecoin. Figure has been recognized by Forbes and Fast Company for innovation in fintech.
Schedule
⦁ Full-time, remote
⦁ Cross-functional partnership with SecOps and technical teams
⦁ Ongoing focus on compliance, risk assessments, and program improvements
⦁ Clear documentation and stakeholder communication expectations
What You’ll Do
⦁ Align cybersecurity practices with external regulations (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA) and internal policies
⦁ Conduct risk assessments and threat/vulnerability analyses across systems and networks
⦁ Partner with SecOps to monitor systems for threats and validate security control effectiveness
⦁ Recommend, implement, and validate security controls and best practices to reduce risk
⦁ Develop, maintain, and communicate security policies, standards, and procedures
⦁ Contribute to incident response planning and post-incident reviews to strengthen resilience
⦁ Document findings, quantify risk, and present recommendations to technical and executive stakeholders
⦁ Track evolving threats, regulations, and industry trends to continuously improve the security program
What You Need
⦁ Familiarity with enterprise IT, networks, common threats, and core security tools
⦁ Working knowledge of frameworks such as NIST and NICE for risk and capability mapping
⦁ Understanding of data privacy laws and industry-specific regulations
⦁ Ability to perform risk assessments, analyze data, and conduct threat modeling
⦁ Strong communication skills with the ability to explain technical risk clearly to both technical and executive audiences
Benefits
⦁ Salary range: $80,000–$100,000 per year (based on experience, location, and business needs)
⦁ 25% annual bonus target paid quarterly
⦁ Equity RSU package
⦁ Health, dental, and vision insurance with 100% employer-paid premiums for employees and dependents on select plans
⦁ HSA, FSA, Dependent Care, 401(k), and commuter benefits
⦁ Employer-funded life and disability insurance coverage
⦁ 11 observed holidays plus PTO plan
⦁ Up to 12 weeks paid family leave
⦁ Continuing education reimbursement
If you’re the type who can spot the gap, document it cleanly, and drive the fix without causing chaos, this role is a strong fit.
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