Information & Blockchain Security Specialist in Genève

pExcited to grow your career? BBVA is a global company with more than 160 years of history that operates in more than 25 countries where we serve more than 80 million customers. We are more than 121,000 professionals working in multidisciplinary teams with profiles as diverse as financiers, legal experts, data scientists, developers, engineers and designers. At BBVA we are leading the transformation of banking worldwide, united in pursuing our goal of supporting your drive to go further. Firmly focused on the future, our on-going digital transformation is already producing disruptive innovations that power our vision of banking. Building on 160 years of history we know the importance of constant development, which is why we place so much confidence in the collaborative working environment that enables our people to grow and excel. For over 50 years, BBVA in Switzerland has been helping clients manage their wealth with a global outlook, Swiss precision, and a philosophy that blends tradition with innovation. From Zurich to the world, we provide tailored solutions for those who value both strategy and trust. Yet, our greatest strength lies in our people: an international, diverse, and highly skilled team that combines financial expertise with a digital mindset and innovative spirit. Continuous learning, cross-cultural collaboration, and career growth that makes a real impact in our clients' lives drive everything we do, shaping both the way we work and the opportunities we create for our team. Joining BBVA in Switzerland means being part of a global bank, working on pioneering projects in private and digital banking, and growing within a culture that listens, evolves, and strives to make a difference. BBVA is a Spanish bank with its Swiss offices located in Zürich. /ppAbout the job: We are looking for an Information Blockchain Security Specialist to join BBVA, combining responsibilities across Information Security and the oversight and change management of our crypto custody service. This is a role at the intersection of cybersecurity, cloud technology and digital assets. The successful candidate will work closely within the Security Technology team and will contribute to ensuring that our technology and crypto custody environments operate securely, reliably and in line with BBVA's security standards. The role does not require deep blockchain development expertise. However, candidates should understand how public blockchain networks operate, particularly Bitcoin and Ethereum, and be comfortable working with technical teams and third-party service providers in a regulated financial-services environment. /ph3Functions (duties and responsibilities) /h3ulliSupport the implementation, operation and continuous improvement of information security controls, with particular focus on cloud environments. /liliContribute to the security oversight of Microsoft Azure services and architectures. /liliSupport activities related to information protection, data security and cryptographic controls. /liliAssess security requirements and risks associated with new solutions, services and technology changes. /liliParticipate in security reviews and contribute to the definition and monitoring of remediation actions. /liliWork with technology, security and business stakeholders to ensure appropriate security controls throughout the service lifecycle. /liliContribute to the management of security risks associated with external and third-party technology providers. /liliSupport the technical and security oversight of BBVA's Crypto Custody service. /liliCoordinate and supervise changes affecting the Crypto Custody platform and service, including assessment of their security and operational implications. /liliAct as a technical counterpart to the third-party provider responsible for the custody technology, challenging and validating proposed changes when appropriate. /liliUnderstand and assess the impact of changes to the blockchain protocols and networks supported by the service, with particular focus on Bitcoin and Ethereum. /liliParticipate in the analysis of incidents, vulnerabilities, protocol changes and other technical events that may affect the custody service. /liliSupport the assessment and monitoring of security controls associated with crypto-asset custody, including areas such as key management, cryptography, transaction security, access management and operational resilience. /liliFacilitate coordination between Security, Technology teams, external providers and other stakeholders involved in the Crypto Custody service. /liliDocument Policies, Norms, and Procedures and participate in the definition on the procedures associated with physical and technological security. /li /ulh3Your profile: Required experience and knowledge /h3ulliProfessional experience in Information Security, Cybersecurity, Technology Risk or a related technical field. /liliGood understanding of security principles and controls in cloud environments, preferably Microsoft Azure. /liliKnowledge of information protection, encryption, cryptography, identity/access controls and data security. /liliUnderstanding of blockchain fundamentals and how decentralized blockchain networks operate. /liliKnowledge of Bitcoin and Ethereum, including concepts such as transactions, addresses, wallets, private/public keys, digital signatures, network validation and transaction finality. /liliAbility to understand technical architectures and evaluate security implications without necessarily being a software developer. /liliExperience working with third-party technology providers, including technical oversight, change management, risk assessment or service management. /liliAbility to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. /liliProfessional working proficiency in English. /li /ulh3Nice to have /h3ulliHands-on experience with Microsoft Azure security services and controls. /liliExperience with Microsoft Purview, Key Vault, HSMs, key management, or other information-protection technologies. /liliKnowledge of cryptographic key lifecycle management, post-quantum cryptography and secure key custody. /liliPrevious exposure to digital assets, crypto custody, blockchain infrastructure or financial-market technology. /liliUnderstanding of security considerations associated with wallets, signing processes, blockchain transactions and digital-asset custody models. /liliExperience in banking, financial services or another highly regulated environment. /liliFamiliarity with cybersecurity and technology-risk frameworks and regulatory requirements applicable to financial institutions. /liliKnowledge of quantum computing effects and cryptography related issues, is a plus. /liliRelevant security or cloud certifications would be an advantage. /li /ulh3Skills /h3ulliBitcoin /liliBlockchain /liliChange Management /liliCloud Security /liliCryptography /liliEnglish Language /liliEthereum (ETH) /liliInformation Protection /liliInformation Security /liliKey Management /liliMicrosoft Azure /liliTeam Collaboration /liliTeam Player /liliTechnology Risk /liliThird Party Risk Management /li /ulpWe are looking for someone with a security-first mindset who is also curious about emerging technologies. You do not need to be a blockchain developer or a crypto specialist. You should, however, be able to understand how Bitcoin and Ethereum work at a technical level, identify the security implications of changes to these technologies, and engage confidently with specialists and external providers. The ideal candidate combines information security expertise, technical judgement and strong stakeholder-management skills, and is comfortable operating at the intersection of traditional banking technology and digital assets. /ppWe are more than 121,000 colleagues across 25 countries, working in multidisciplinary teams where we understand the importance of work-life balance. We support our clients in the energy transition and are committed to inclusive growth. We are pioneers in adopting disruptive technologies that will shape the financial industry. Dare to define the future of banking! /p #J-18808-Ljbffr