About Froda
At Froda, we are making fair, fast, and accessible financing the new standard. But we’re not stopping there. Through embedded lending, we’re seamlessly integrating our technology into the world’s leading banks and fintechs, creating a future where businesses get the funding they need instantly, right where they are. Backed by cutting-edge tech and bold ambition, we’re building the next generation of lending infrastructure.

Join our team and contribute to giving small businesses the opportunity to invest in their ideas to the best possible terms.

About the Role
As Froda continues to scale its technical platform for multinational embedded partners and navigate an increasingly complex regulatory landscape, we are seeking a Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) to lead our information security and cybersecurity strategy across the organization.

Security is not just a compliance requirement at Froda - it is a key enabler of our business growth. With our platform and embedded lending solutions at the core of what we do, maintaining trust with our partners and meeting their increasing expectations is crucial. As our platform expands, so does the need for a dedicated security leader who can balance regulatory compliance with business-driven security initiatives.

The CISO will play a pivotal role in ensuring Froda remains resilient, secure, and compliant with evolving regulatory frameworks and industry standards such as DORA, ISO 27001, and GDPR, while also integrating security into product development and operational processes. This is a hands-on, operational role where you will take full ownership of Froda’s security posture, independently driving security initiatives and ensuring the implementation of security strategy and regulatory requirements in close collaboration with Tech, Legal, and Risk.

You will also be the key point of contact for security-related matters with regulators, external auditors, and partners, coordinating security compliance efforts to ensure that Froda not only meets but exceeds industry expectations in security, governance, and risk management.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead Froda’s overall information security and cybersecurity strategy, ensuring it meets both business needs and regulatory requirements.

• Accountable for implementation and maintenance of framework ensuring DORA compliance including delivery and coordination across the organization.

• Own and manage incident reporting procedures, ensuring compliance with internal protocols and regulatory requirements when reporting security incidents to authorities.

• Establish and maintain processes to assess and monitor the IT and security risk compliance of our third-party vendors and service providers.

• Develop and oversee frameworks to embed regulatory and industry requirements across the organization, ensuring alignment in processes, controls, and steering documents.

• Regularly report on Froda’s security posture, identifying strengths and areas for improvement.

• Work across teams, including tech, legal, risk, and leadership, to align security efforts with business objectives.

• Lead security-related projects, including ISO certifications, internal -, external and regulatory audits, and security assessments. Working closely with regulatory bodies, external auditors and internal stakeholders. 

• Provide insights to management and the board on security risks and strategies to mitigate them.

• The CISO oversees the full security scope, including physical security, ensuring alignment with strategy, regulations, and policies.

Who You Are

• You have extensive experience in information security, security risk management, and regulatory oversight, preferably within fintech, banking, or highly regulated industries.

• You are a proactive individual who takes initiative and responsibility beyond just tech-related security, ensuring compliance across all business functions.

• You thrive in structuring and following up on compliance processes rather than just overseeing them from a high level.

• You are self-sufficient and independent – This role does not have direct team responsibility but requires strong leadership in cross-functional initiatives.

• You have a solid understanding of cybersecurity principles and technical security concepts, with the ability to work closely with Tech on security initiatives.

• You have excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to engage with regulatory authorities, external auditors, and internal teams.

• You have project management experience in handling regulatory audits, regulatory frameworks, and risk assessments.

• You have a fundamental understanding of regulatory frameworks and industry standards such as DORA, ISO 27001 and GDPR.

• You have the ability to drive collaboration between departments and influence at the board level.

• Experience working at a tech company is highly preferred.

Why Join Froda?

• Shape the future of security in fintech – Your role will have a direct impact on Froda’s ability to navigate an evolving regulatory and security landscape.

• Work in a fast-growing and dynamic environment where compliance and security are top priorities.

• Be part of a collaborative and innovative culture that values autonomy, ownership, and meaningful impact.

• Competitive salary and benefits package, including health insurance and pension plans.

• Work in a stunning office location at Slussen, Stockholm.

Join Us

If you are passionate about information security, regulatory compliance, and cybersecurity and want to make a real impact in a leading fintech company, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today or reach out to us directly for more information!