Cybersecurity Community Manager, German Speaking

COMPANY BACKGROUND

The Financial Services Information Sharing and Analysis Center (FS-ISAC) was created by and for members and operates as a member-owned non-profit entity. FS-ISAC provides vital information to the financial services sector to assist financial firms in protecting their critical infrastructure assets and confidential information. FS-ISAC is incorporated in the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, and Switzerland.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Cybersecurity Community Manager, Germany is a member-facing role where expertise in the finance sector and in cybersecurity will be essential as the manager will be expected to form key relationships with c-suite executives at member firms and integrate FS-ISAC services and capabilities where appropriate. The Cybersecurity Community Manager, Germany will serve as an ambassador of the brand and the work FS-ISAC provides to its members, engaging with internal and external stakeholders and building a network of financial sector cyber leaders.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Act as a representative for FS-ISAC in Germany, engaging bilaterally with financial institutions and participating in local industry events and meetings.
• Build and maintain strong relationships and buy-in with key member stakeholders including CISOs and other executives at C-suite level.
• Retain existing members and drive member engagement by nurturing and growing the regional FS-ISAC communities. This includes ownership of local member meetings and a strong contribution to the EMEA Summit.
• Become a recognized member of the local cyber and resilience communities and provide thought leadership.
• Drive the growth of the FS-ISAC membership by working closely with the business development team and providing support when needed to show value for membership, as a security practitioner and local representative.
• Develop and build partnerships and relationships with regulators and other government agencies, industry associations, law enforcement, and other key regional stakeholders to drive membership.
• Engage in public-private partnerships in Germany as appropriate, pulling in internal expertise where needed.
• Collaborate closely and effectively with the FS-ISAC Global Intelligence Office (GIO) and FS-ISAC Resilience team for topics relevant to Germany.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

• Interpersonal skills - Effectively interacts with individuals with a variety of backgrounds and experience.
• Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; asks relevant questions, listens, and gets clarification.
• Organizational Support - Follows established policies and procedures; completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; supports the organization's goals and values.
• Planning and Organizing - Prioritizes tasks and activities effectively; handles multiple tasks simultaneously; ability to plan, coordinate, and implement meetings, web programs, and conference calls.
• Problem Solving - Independently identifies potential problems in process; effectively communicates issues to the team; offers problem-solving input.
• Professionalism - Is self-motivated; responsible and disciplined; works as part of a team.
• Quality Management - Is detail-oriented; consistently turns in high-quality work without close supervision.
• Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; able to read and interpret written information.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Native or fluency in German is required. Please do not apply if you cannot communicate fluently and with ease, both verbally and in written form, in German.
• Fluency in English is required.
• 5+ years exposure to the financial services sector and understanding of financial services business processes relevant to cybersecurity and cybercrime.
• 5+ years’ experience forging and maintaining strong relationships at a senior level, ideally in the financial services cybersecurity community.
• Knowledge of the local region’s Financial Services sector, particularly sectoral business resilience, information sharing, and incident response activities.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, strong presentation, and public speaking skills.
• Strategic thinking thought leadership and the ability to prioritize and work under pressure.
• Experience of working consistently in a virtual team environment.
• University degree or equivalent work experience preferred in a related field.
• Certifications in IT Risk and Security are an advantage but not required.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This position is based in the Netherlands and requires onsite visits to local members and meetings as required to drive the membership and relationships. Relocation is not provided. This position requires a professional work environment, and candidates must be able to meet the physical demands associated with the professional environment. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

All employees must be currently authorized to work in the Netherlands without company sponsorship. FS-ISAC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, FS-ISAC complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.

FS-ISAC has reviewed this description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills, and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate.