The Role
Lead Tabby’s information security function across cloud security, security architecture, application security, vulnerability management, threat detection, incident response, and infrastructure security. Design controls across GCP and AWS, drive DevSecOps and secure development practices, lead testing and threat detection programs, automate security processes, establish standards, mentor security personnel, and collaborate with engineering, product, infrastructure, legal, and compliance teams in a regulated fintech environment.
Summary Generated by Built In
Tabby creates financial freedom in the way people shop, earn and save by reshaping their relationship with money. Over 25 million users choose Tabby to stay in control of their spending and make the most out of their money.
The company’s flagship offering allows shoppers to split their payments online and in-store with no interest or fees. Over 70,000 global brands and small businesses, including Amazon, Noon, IKEA, and SHEIN use Tabby to accelerate growth and gain loyal customers by offering easy and flexible payments online and in stores.
Tabby generates over $18 billion in annual transaction volume for its partner brands and is the highest-rated, most-reviewed, largest, and fastest-growing FinTech in the GCC region.
Tabby launched in 2019 and has since raised +$1 billion in equity and debt funding from global and regional investors, and is now valued at $6,5 billion.
The company’s flagship offering allows shoppers to split their payments online and in-store with no interest or fees. Over 70,000 global brands and small businesses, including Amazon, Noon, IKEA, and SHEIN use Tabby to accelerate growth and gain loyal customers by offering easy and flexible payments online and in stores.
Tabby generates over $18 billion in annual transaction volume for its partner brands and is the highest-rated, most-reviewed, largest, and fastest-growing FinTech in the GCC region.
Tabby launched in 2019 and has since raised +$1 billion in equity and debt funding from global and regional investors, and is now valued at $6,5 billion.
We are looking for a Lead, Information Security to lead and shape Tabby’s information security function across both strategic and technical domains. This role will lead and own key security programmes across cloud security, security architecture, application security, vulnerability management, threat detection and incident response.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and contribute hands-on to security architecture and technical security reviews across cloud, infrastructure and product initiatives.
- Design and implement security controls across GCP and AWS, including IAM, CSPM and cloud-native security.
- Drive and contribute to Secure SDLC / DevSecOps, including SAST, DAST, SCA and container security.
- Lead vulnerability management and actively participate in penetration testing, VAPT and red/purple team engagements.
- Design and improve threat detection, SIEM use cases and security monitoring.
- Lead and participate in complex security incident investigations and response.
- Drive endpoint, infrastructure, network and firewall security initiatives.
- Automate security processes and develop security tooling where needed.
- Establish technical standards, security best practices and operating procedures.
- Support and mentor a team of security engineers and analysts.
- Work closely with Engineering, Infrastructure, Product, IT, Legal and Compliance teams to embed security across Tabby.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
- Strong experience leading Information Security / Cyber Security functions in a senior technical or management role.
- 5+ years of experience in Information Security or Cybersecurity, with at least 2 years in a technical leadership or senior individual contributor role.
- Deep expertise across Cloud Security, Security Architecture, VAPT, AppSec/DevSecOps and Defensive Security.
- Experience leading security programmes and managing cross-functional initiatives.
- Strong knowledge of GCP/AWS, IAM, CSPM, SIEM, EDR/XDR and vulnerability management.
- Strong understanding of penetration testing, red/purple teaming, threat hunting and incident response.
- Experience with SAST, DAST, SCA and container security within CI/CD environments.
- Strong understanding of security architecture, threat modelling and enterprise security controls.
- Experience working within a regulated FinTech or banking environment.
- Knowledge of CBUAE, UAE PDPL, PCI-DSS, ISO 27001 and SOC 2.
- Proven stakeholder management and strategic decision-making skills.
- CISSP/CISM and OSCP or equivalent certifications are preferred/required depending on the final hiring criteria.
About
Tabby creates financial freedom in the way people shop, earn and save, by reshaping their relationship with money.The company’s flagship offering allows shoppers to split their payments online and in-store with no interest or fees. Over 32,000 global brands and small businesses, including Amazon, Noon, IKEA and Shein use Tabby to accelerate growth and gain loyal customers by offering easy and flexible payments online and in stores.Tabby has generated over $7 billion in transaction volume for its partner brands and has the highest rated, most reviewed, largest and fastest growing app of any fintech in the GCC region.Tabby launched operations in 2020 and has raised +$1 billion in equity and debt funding from global and regional investors.
Skills Required
- 5+ years of experience in information security or cybersecurity
- At least 2 years in a technical leadership or senior individual contributor role
- Deep expertise in cloud security, security architecture, VAPT, application security/DevSecOps, and defensive security
- Experience leading security programs and managing cross-functional initiatives
- Strong knowledge of GCP, AWS, IAM, CSPM, SIEM, EDR/XDR, and vulnerability management
- Understanding of penetration testing, red/purple teaming, threat hunting, and incident response
- Experience with SAST, DAST, SCA, and container security in CI/CD environments
- Understanding of security architecture, threat modeling, and enterprise security controls
- Experience in a regulated fintech or banking environment
- Knowledge of CBUAE, UAE PDPL, PCI-DSS, ISO 27001, and SOC 2
- Proven stakeholder management and strategic decision-making skills
- CISSP or CISM certification
- OSCP or equivalent certification
Tabby Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Tabby and has not been reviewed or approved by Tabby.
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Flexible Benefits — Flexible working hours and a trust-based model are highlighted as core perks, suggesting autonomy in managing schedules and location. A customizable annual allowance (“Flexi Perks”) can be directed toward health, wellness, education, or travel, indicating benefits adaptability to individual needs.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Participation in an employee stock option plan (ESOP) is emphasized, indicating access to potential upside from company growth. Company materials frame equity as part of a competitive package for tech talent.
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Affordable Benefits — Company-provided health insurance is commonly cited as a standard inclusion for regional hires. Visa sponsorship is also noted, reducing personal costs associated with employment in the region.
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The Company
What We Do
Tabby is a financial technology company on a mission to create financial freedom by reshaping people's relationship with money through buy now, pay later services, allowing consumers to split purchases into interest-free payments.
