Information Security Risk Officer (f/m/d)

Zürich

Full time

The Information Security Risk Officer (ISRO) is a member of the SL AM CISO organisation (second line of defence) reporting into the Head of Information Security Risk Management. The ISRO plays a pivotal role in identifying, assessing, managing, and reporting on information security risks to ensure compliance with established security policies, standards, and regulatory requirements. The ISRO is also responsible for supporting local business and IT with the management of IT and information security risks as part of the daily operations and during projects and other initiatives.
This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a dynamic and ambitious team, offering the space and responsibility to drive meaningful change and innovation.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the improvement of key domains of the CISO Office program such as Identity and Access Management (IAM) and Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI).
  • Lead the improvements of information security risk management processes ensuring consistency across business units.
  • Lead the improvement of the security incident reporting process to ensure security incidents are adequately assessed, documented and reported to relevant stakeholders.
  • Contribute to the development and ongoing maintenance of information security policies and frameworks, ensuring they are aligned with regulatory requirements and industry standards.
  • Advise on information security risk matters during business and IT initiatives.
  • Stay updated with emerging cybersecurity threats and regulatory developments.
  • Promote a security-risk-aware culture throughout the organisation.

Experience

  • Master's degree in cyber or information security, computer science, business information technology, or a related field.
  • Minimum of 5+ years of working experience in an information security officer or technology risk role preferably in a financial institution or a consulting firm.
  • Experience in applying international frameworks such as NIST, CIS or ISO 27001/2
  • Experience in information security risk management including performing risk assessments, assessing control effectiveness and providing recommendations for improvement.
  • Fluency in English (spoken and written); German is an advantage.
  • Relevant certifications such as CISM, CISSP or CCSP are an advantage
  • Client focused with an entrepreneurial mindset.
  • Goal oriented, pragmatic with high work quality standards.
  • Being able to work independently with minimum supervision.

Benefits

Working conditions

Working conditions Our employees are our most valuable asset. At Swiss Life Asset Managers, we place particular emphasis on compensating them fairly and in line with the market. In addition to the basic salary, compensation consists of a bonus based on the company's success and personal performance. Full-time employees are entitled to at least 25 days off per year. We celebrate service anniversaries every five years.

Remote Working from Abroad

Remote Working from Abroad With our Remote Working from Abroad offering, we enable our employees to work from Abroad for a specific number of days per year

Grow with us

Grow with us For us, all employees are talents whom we want to promote in the best possible way. With this aim in mind, we have founded our own AM Academy, through which we provide our employees with a broad range of training opportunities. We also support them with external training and development.

Family

Family At Swiss Life Asset Managers we want to meet the needs of young families. We therefore offer female employees six months' maternity leave, of which at least 16 weeks are on full pay. Male employees can take three weeks' paternity leave. We recognise the value of caring and offer a wide range of childcare and family support services.

Flexibility

Flexibility We address the individual needs of our employees and aim to create optimal framework conditions. Employees of Swiss Life Asset Managers can work with their manager to determine the right working model for them (e.g. flexible working hours, mobile office, time-out models).

Health & wellbeing

Health & wellbeing The health and wellbeing of our employees is particularly important to us. To this end, we offer a sports club in Switzerland with an attractive offer. Our canteen in the main building offers fresh and balanced meals every day. Social Care Consulting offers confidential and personal support in the event of restrictions due to operational, health, personal or financial issues.

Discounts

Discounts Working at Swiss Life Asset Managers has many advantages. We offer our employees attractive discounts in the following areas: Swiss Life investment products; mortgages and financial planning; conditions for venturers; public transport; Reka cheques and meals allowances.

Pension and social benefits

Pension and social benefits We are there for our employees – in any case. We offer above-average benefits in the event of accident and illness. We also guarantee a discount of 65% on the premium contribution for pillar 3 life insurance and pay an average of 70% employer's contributions to the pension fund (savings and risk contributions).

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Our Location

Zürich

Swiss Life Asset Managers

We are a leading European asset manager and institutional real estate asset manager with locations in Switzerland, France, Germany, Luxembourg, the UK and Norway.

With a strong client focus, here at Swiss Life Asset Managers, success is driven by expecting the unexpected, prioritising sustainability and inclusion, fully investing in our jobs and people, and being on the lookout for new business opportunities – all since 1857.

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