Cyber Risk Manager (Second-line Controls)

Operating in a highly regulated banking environment (FINMA, EBA, DORA, etc.) and amid accelerating digital transformation – including the expansion of e-banking and mobile banking services, the Group Risk Department is seeking a senior cybersecurity specialist to carry out second‑line control activities. Independent of first-line operational teams, the role holder contributes to ensuring the effectiveness, consistency, and regulatory compliance of the Bank’s cybersecurity framework.

Main responsibilities

• Execute the second-line control plan across the full cybersecurity perimeter: IAM, PAM, endpoints, cloud, networks, e-banking and mobile banking.
• Conduct periodic and thematic controls on security processes and measures implemented by first-line operational teams, to ensure that information security risks are identified, assessed, treated, and reported to relevant stakeholders.
• Verify compliance with banking regulatory requirements (e.g., FINMA, EBA, DORA, etc.).
• Produce well-documented control reports, issue actionable recommendations, and monitor the progress of remediation plans.
• Contribute to maintaining cyber risk indicators (KRI/KPI), and feed reporting to the Head of Cyber Risk Control.
• Maintain a regulatory watch specific to the banking sector, and flag impacts on the control framework.
• Work collaboratively with Internal audit and Group Security, within a three lines of defense model.
• Support first-line teams in understanding control requirements and fostering a cyber risk culture tailored to the banking sector.

Your Profile

• Master’S degree (or equivalent) in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Systems Engineering, or a business school with a specialization in security.
• Minimum 7 to 12 years of experience in cybersecurity, ideally in a banking institution.
• Good command of frameworks and working knowledge of FINMA circular on operational resilience, DORA, EBA Guidelines on ICT and Security Risk.
• Good understanding of technical architecture (network, cloud, IAM, AD, fraud prevention).
• Ability to document findings clearly and communicate them to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Analytical rigor, autonomy, and a collaborative working style.
• Proficiency in French and English, both written and spoken.

Core Competencies

• Critical thinking and objectivity in assessing control frameworks.
• Ability to work cross-functionally with diverse stakeholders.
• Proactive, solution-oriented mindset when facing identified risks.
• Professional integrity and respect for confidentiality.
• Appetite for regulatory watch, continuous improvement, and knowledge sharing.

Other Requirements

• Swiss residence.

Values

Adherence to the company’s values: Dedication, Conviction, Agility and Responsibility - Compliance with regulations and internal directives.