Digital Risk Specialist – Technology Risk & Security Governance

Working in a small and dedicated team of Security Specialists, you will provide expert advice and operational support on technology risk, cybersecurity, data privacy, and security governance matters across the organisation.

• Conducting technology, security, and data privacy risk assessments for new and existing initiatives
• Reviewing and assessing technical controls across cloud environments, operating systems, applications, and infrastructure
• Performing compliance reviews and security assessments of information assets and critical services
• Developing, reviewing, and enhancing security standards, policies, and governance frameworks
• Advising stakeholders on measures to protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information assets
• Supporting the implementation of industry-recognised security controls and governance practices
• Collaborating on security and technology initiatives with a focus on cyber risk, data privacy, and regulatory compliance
• Producing high-quality reports and recommendations for both technical and senior management audiences

• Minimum 5 years of experience in Technology Risk, Cyber Risk, Information Security Governance, IT Audit, GRC, or a similar discipline
• Strong experience conducting technology or security risk assessments and controls reviews
• Good understanding of cloud technologies and associated risks
• Knowledge of cyber governance, risk management, and compliance frameworks
• Certification in data privacy, technology risk or security-related disciplines and technologies would be an advantage (accreditation such as CIPP, CIPM, CDPSE, ISO 27001, CISSP, CISA, ITIL, COBIT etc) 
• Experience developing or reviewing policies, standards, and compliance requirements
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
• Fluency in English

Nice to have:

• Microsoft Azure
• Experience in a bank or financial institution
• Third party risk management
• AI and emerging technology risks
• Data analytics and reporting

Please note interviews would be conducted via video call, however the role is based 100% in Switzerland.

Our client offers:

• The opportunity to work in a diverse and international environment on a long-term basis
• 50% working from home
• 20 days working remotely from abroad per year
• Modern office in central Basel (50 minutes direct train from Zurich) with subsidised canteen
• Two stage interview process (conducted via video call)

Are you interested to work in an international environment in one of the most important financial companies worldwide? Then apply now! We look forward to receiving your full application before the deadline on Friday 26 June.