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Full-Time

Security Compliance Lead

Updated on 9/17/2024

Lightspark

Lightspark

11-50 employees

Facilitates Bitcoin transactions for businesses

Crypto & Web3
Fintech

Mid, Senior

Culver City, CA, USA

Category
Cybersecurity
IT & Security
Required Skills
Communications
Management
Requirements
  • A minimum of 4 years of experience in security policy and compliance for technology.
  • Knowledge of industry standards like ISO 27001, NIST, or OWASP is a plus
  • Understanding of payment-related regulations such as PCI-DSS, PSD2, and other regional compliance requirements
  • Preferred certifications: PMP, CISSP, CEH, or equivalent
  • Experience being flexible and thrives in fast-paced changing problem spaces
  • Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills
Responsibilities
  • Ensure adequate project management tracking and facilitate communication within the program, team and other stakeholders
  • Collaborate with engineering, IT, and business owners to define program requirements, set priorities, and establish scope of policies and programs
  • Manage interdependencies across operations & projects within the program to mitigate roadblocks to ensure critical project delivery on time
  • Develop and maintain technical policies, standards, and guidelines aligned with organizational objectives and legal requirements, including compliance and audit planning
  • Drive improvements to our SOC 2 program, including the addition of additional TSC and underlying design, implementation and operating effectiveness of controls
  • Manage technical audits (e.g. code audits, security audits), SOC2 program, customer due diligence processes, and third party risk management program, liaising directly with external stakeholders, as well as manage the process of internally conducted reviews and audits of our programs, ensuring compliance with best in class security industry standards
  • Program manage security related system implementations, third party and internal, for end to end delivery.
  • Design and execute security training and awareness programs for the technical organizations as well as assist in the coordination and delivery of other company specific trainings
  • Create process improvements within the team, using data and metrics tracking within team
  • Startup Mentality: While the role is balanced on strategy, program management, and hands-on execution, you will be expected to act as an individual contributor when needed. We are a startup!

Lightspark focuses on facilitating Bitcoin transactions for businesses by providing an API and Software Development Kits (SDKs) that integrate with the Lightning Network. This technology allows for faster and cheaper cross-border payments by identifying efficient routes for transactions. Unlike competitors, Lightspark's service-based model enables businesses to leverage Bitcoin without needing deep technical expertise. The goal is to streamline payment processes, making them more efficient and cost-effective.

Company Stage

Series A

Total Funding

$175M

Headquarters

Los Angeles, California

Founded

2022

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

14%

1 year growth

57%

2 year growth

223%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Partnerships with major financial platforms like Bitso, Nubank, and Coinbase highlight Lightspark's growing influence and market penetration.
  • The integration of Universal Money Addresses (UMA) and the introduction of Playground mode for developers demonstrate Lightspark's commitment to innovation and user engagement.
  • Lightspark's technology significantly reduces transaction costs and speeds up cross-border payments, making it highly attractive for businesses dealing with international transactions.

What critics are saying

  • The competitive fintech landscape, especially in the cryptocurrency space, requires Lightspark to continuously innovate to maintain its edge.
  • Dependence on the Bitcoin Lightning Network means that any issues or limitations with the network could directly impact Lightspark's services.

What makes Lightspark unique

  • Lightspark's focus on the Bitcoin Lightning Network allows it to offer faster, cheaper, and more efficient transactions compared to traditional payment systems.
  • The company's robust API and SDKs simplify the integration of Bitcoin transactions for businesses, reducing the need for deep technical expertise.
  • Lightspark's AI-based smart engine, Lightspark Predict, optimizes liquidity requirements in real-time, ensuring high transaction success rates.