Information Security Officer

About the Company

Hawk is the leading provider of AI-supported anti-money laundering and fraud detection technology. Banks and payment providers globally use Hawk’s combination of traditional rules and explainable AI to improve AML compliance and fraud prevention.

Responsibilities

• Respond to security questionnaires, RFPs, and due-diligence requests in collaboration with Sales and Pre-Sales
• Participate in customer calls to explain Hawk’s security posture and answer technical and compliance questions
• Support the ongoing operation and improvement of Hawk’s ISMS, ensuring alignment with ISO 27001
• Assist in internal audits, evidence gathering, and risk assessments
• Monitor the security posture of Hawk’s corporate tools, infrastructure, and integrations
• Support vendor assessments and due diligence for security-related tools
• Translate complex technical and security concepts for both technical and non-technical audiences

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in Information Security, IT Security, or GRC within a B2B tech or SaaS environment
• Proven experience operating and improving an ISMS aligned to ISO 27001
• Working knowledge of SOC 2, DORA, and NIS 2 frameworks
• Solid understanding of IT security fundamentals including authentication, endpoint security, and encryption
• Technical competence across macOS, Windows, and Linux
• Experience coordinating with external auditors and certification bodies
• Fluent German and English (mandatory)
• Strong documentation skills

Preferred Qualifications

• ISO 27001 Lead Implementer/Auditor, CISSP, CISM, CRISC, or CompTIA Security+ certifications
• Experience with identity and access management tools (e.g., JumpCloud, Okta) and MDM solutions
• Exposure to 3rd-party risk management and vendor security assessments
• Familiarity with GDPR in a security context