Information Security Officer (Lithuania)

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Vilnius, Vilniaus miesto savivaldybė, Vilniaus apskritis, LTU
Hybrid
66K-79K Annually
Senior level
Fintech • Financial Services
The Role
Owns local information security accountability in Lithuania, including ISMS governance, DORA and regulatory compliance, ICT risk management, incident response, business continuity, supplier security assessments, regulator coordination, security awareness training, and executive reporting. Works with global security, engineering, compliance, legal, and technology teams to protect information assets and maintain operational resilience.
Summary Generated by Built In

XTB is a global company from the financial industry, focusing on online trading of financial instruments. We are the largest FinTech in Poland and a leader in Central and Eastern Europe, and the range of our operations covers several countries, including Asia and South America. At XTB, we focus on the development of our employees, giving them opportunities to gain knowledge and skills in various fields, as well as offering a number of training and development programs. If you are looking for challenges and want to gain valuable experience in an international business environment, XTB is the right place for you.

We are a certified Great Place to Work company.


As our Information Security Officer (ISO) you will be based in Lithuania and will hold primary local responsibility and accountability for safeguarding the Company's information assets, technology infrastructure, and digital operations, ensuring full alignment with European Union regulations (e.g., DORA) and Bank of Lithuania cyber security guidelines.

Key Responsibilities

    As our Information Security Officer, you will safeguard our digital domain and operational resilience - oversee and ensure the Company's ongoing compliance with applicable ICT risk management standards, regulatory frameworks, and Bank of Lithuania security mandates. While maintaining local oversight, you will be supported by global IT Security infrastructure, centralized SOC monitoring, and enterprise engineering capabilities.

    Your daily impact will include:

  • Maintain, localize, and enforce the Company's Information Security Management System (ISMS), policies, and operational standards to ensure alignment with Lithuanian laws, Bank of Lithuania rules, and EU DORA requirements.

  • Supervise the business continuity and ICT incident management process. Coordinate swift containment and resolution of security events in conjunction with the Group security function.

  • Serve as the primary point of contact for the Bank of Lithuania and statutory authorities regarding ICT security audits, cyber incident reporting, and supervisory inquiries.

  • Evaluate ICT supplier risks, oversee vendor security reviews, and ensure critical service providers comply with regulatory security requirements.

  • Deliver periodic cyber security guidance, phishing simulations, and training programs to local staff to foster a proactive security culture in cooperation with IT Security Team

  • Prepare and deliver detailed critical security reports, risk metrics, and regulatory updates to executive management and the Group compliance and technology functions.

What We Are Looking For

  • Based in Lithuania, with fluency in Lithuanian and English (both written and spoken) to seamlessly interface with local regulators and international team members.

  • At least 4-5 years of professional experience in an Information Security, Cyber Security, or IT Risk Management role within a licensed financial institution, brokerage, or FinTech company in Lithuania or the EU.

  • Deep understanding of DORA (Digital Operational Resilience Act), EBA ICT guidelines, ISO/IEC 27001 standards, and Bank of Lithuania security regulations. Knowledge of IT standards (ITIL v4, COBIT, etc) ) and tools is a major plus.

  • Professional credentials such as CISSP, CISM, CISA, CRISC, or ISO 27001 Lead Auditor/Implementer are highly valued.

  • Strong analytical capabilities, sound judgment under pressure, impeccable ethical standards, and the ability to translate complex security requirements into scalable business workflows.

  • Excellent communication skills to facilitate efficient support and information sharing with Product & Technology and Legal & Compliance Departments.

What We Offer

  • A competitive salary tailored to your experience and expertise.
  • Collaborative culture with close cooperation across C-level, IT Security, Legal, Operations, and Business teams.

  • Opportunities for professional growth and continuous learning in a fast-paced financial sector.

  • A modern, supportive, and international working environment.

  • Hybrid working arrangements.

Skills Required

  • Based in Lithuania
  • Fluency in Lithuanian and English, written and spoken
  • At least 4–5 years of professional experience in information security, cybersecurity, or IT risk management
  • Experience within a licensed financial institution, brokerage, or FinTech company in Lithuania or the European Union
  • Deep understanding of DORA, EBA ICT guidelines, ISO/IEC 27001, and Bank of Lithuania security regulations
  • Knowledge of ITIL v4, COBIT, and related IT standards and tools
  • Professional credentials such as CISSP, CISM, CISA, CRISC, or ISO 27001 Lead Auditor/Implementer
  • Strong analytical capabilities and sound judgment under pressure
  • High ethical standards
  • Ability to translate complex security requirements into scalable business workflows
  • Excellent communication skills for collaboration with Product and Technology and Legal and Compliance departments
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The Company
1,701 Employees
Year Founded: 2002

What We Do

XTB is a Poland-based online trading and investment company that provides access to thousands of CFDs on currencies, indices, commodities, stocks and ETFs, as well as real stocks, ETFs and Investment Plans. It combines proprietary financial technology, including the xStation platform, with brokerage, investing and savings services, aiming to operate as an all-in-one investment application for clients across international markets.

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