Digital Risk Specialist – Technology Risk & Security Governance

Working in a small and dedicated team of Security Specialists, you will provide expert advice and operational support on technology risk, cybersecurity, data privacy, and security governance matters across the organisation.

• Conducting technology, security, and data privacy risk assessments for new and existing initiatives
• Reviewing and assessing technical controls across cloud environments, operating systems, applications, and infrastructure
• Performing compliance reviews and security assessments of information assets and critical services
• Developing, reviewing, and enhancing security standards, policies, and governance frameworks
• Advising stakeholders on measures to protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information assets
• Supporting the implementation of industry-recognised security controls and governance practices
• Collaborating on security and technology initiatives with a focus on cyber risk, data privacy, and regulatory compliance
• Producing high-quality reports and recommendations for both technical and senior management audiences

• Minimum 5 years of experience in Technology Risk, Cyber Risk, Information Security Governance, IT Audit, GRC, or a similar discipline
• Strong experience conducting technology or security risk assessments and controls reviews
• Good understanding of cloud technologies and associated risks
• Knowledge of cyber governance, risk management, and compliance frameworks
• Certification in data privacy, technology risk or security-related disciplines and technologies would be an advantage (accreditation such as CIPP, CIPM, CDPSE, ISO 27001, CISSP, CISA, ITIL, COBIT etc)
• Experience developing or reviewing policies, standards, and compliance requirements
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
• Fluency in English

• Experience in a bank or financial institution
• Third party risk management
• AI and emerging technology risks
• Data analytics and reporting

• The opportunity to work in a diverse and international environment on a long‑term basis
• 50% working from home
• 20 days working remotely from abroad per year
• Modern office in central Basel (50 minutes direct train from Zurich) with subsidised canteen