(Sr.) Information Security Officer (all genders)

Our client:
A financial-sector organization with a dedicated Information Security function responsible for overseeing and ensuring the effectiveness of its security posture for all of its entities in Switzerland. To strengthen its team, the organization is seeking a technically skilled and curious individual to join as an Information Security Officer. This client is a major Swiss banking group structured as a cooperative network, consisting of over 200 locally independent member banks and serving several million customers across the country.

Position: (Senior) Information Security Officer (all genders)
Location: Zürich (hybrid)

Estimated Salary: 120.000 CHF - 150.000 CHF* base
Languages: German (C1+), French (B2+) is a bonus

Key Responsibilities:

• Play a key role in strengthening the organization's security posture and protecting it from cyber-related risks, collaborating closely with IT specialists and business units.
• Develop and update the Security Awareness Program, including the design and delivery of training initiatives to improve security awareness across the organization.
• Expand and maintain the phishing platform and independently execute phishing simulation campaigns.
• Support the assessment of cyber risks and the identification and implementation of appropriate protective measures.
• Conduct on-site training sessions at various business units to reinforce secure behavior and promote a strong security culture.

Profile Requirements:

• The legal right to work and live in Switzerland.
• German fluency (C1+); French fluency 8B2+) is a bonus.
• University degree in computer science (Bachelor or Master) and/or comparable advanced training.
  CISSP or CISM certification.
• Several years of professional experience in an IT environment, preferably with a focus on security awareness.
• Significant experience in the financial services sector or at a bank or insurance company.
• Solid knowledge and expertise in operational and technical aspects of information security.
• Strong analytical and conceptual abilities, strong presentation skills, and curiosity for new topics.

What's Offered

• Flexible working hours and a modern hybrid working model.
• Extensive personal and professional development opportunities, largely or fully funded.
• Attractive employee benefits, including purchasing discounts and preferential financial services conditions.
• 25-30 days of annual leave, with additional vacation days granted for work anniversaries.
• Above-average pension and retirement provisions.
• Discounted health insurance options with major providers.
• Comprehensive social security coverage.
• Participation in a collective profit-sharing program.

If you are interested in discussing this role in a more detail - please apply with your current CV in PDF format, or reach out to lyss.moss at selbyjennings.com.

We'll be looking forward to your application. Please note that only applicants whose profile matches the requirements will be contacted. Your application will be treated confidentially.