Fractional CISO - FinTech (Contract / Outside IR35)

Reference: FractCISO202_1775548986

Fractional CISO - FinTech (Contract / Outside IR35)

Location: London (Fully Remote)
Engagement: Fractional (2-3 days per week)
Duration: 6-12 Months
Rate: £1000pd+ (Outside IR35)

The Opportunity

GCS Cyber are partnering with a rapidly growing PE backed FinTech firm as they scale their security capability and mature their overall cyber posture.

This is a Fractional CISO engagement, ideal for a senior security leader who can provide strategic direction while remaining hands-on where needed.

You'll be working closely with the executive team, helping shape security strategy in line with business growth, regulatory expectations, and investor confidence.

Key Responsibilities

  • Define and lead the cyber security strategy and roadmap
  • Engage with C-suite and board-level stakeholders
  • Assess and mature existing security posture, governance, and risk frameworks
  • Lead regulatory alignment (e.g. FCA, ISO 27001, SOC2)
  • Oversee third-party risk and supplier assurance
  • Support incident response planning and crisis readiness
  • Provide guidance on security architecture and tooling decisions
  • Build and mentor internal security capability where required

Experience Required

  • Proven experience operating as a CISO or Fractional CISO
  • Strong background within FinTech / Financial Services environments
  • Experience working with regulated frameworks (FCA, ISO 27001, SOC2)
  • Ability to operate at both strategic and operational levels
  • Strong stakeholder management across exec and board level
  • Experience supporting high-growth or scaling organisations

Apply Now

If you're a seasoned security leader looking for a high-impact fractional role within a scaling FinTech, please apply or reach out for a confidential discussion.

GCS is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

£1,050.00 - £1,200.00
Per day
GBP1050 - GBP1200 per day + OutsideIR35, Hybrid Working

United Kingdom

Contract

Added 07/04/2026
Reference: FractCISO202_1775548986

Fractional CISO - FinTech (Contract / Outside IR35)

United Kingdom
Contract

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