Eidgenössische Finanzmarktaufsicht (FINMA)
Bern
15 hours ago
Cyber Security Risk Manager (m/f/d)
- 02 June 2026
- 100%
- Permanent position
- Bern
Job summary
Join the FINMA team to shape cybersecurity in Switzerland's finance sector. Enjoy a dynamic environment with meaningful challenges and growth opportunities.
Tasks
- Evaluate cybersecurity for all FINMA supervised entities during licensing.
- Lead onsite cybersecurity assessments and related exercises.
- Oversee reported cyber incidents and assess response measures.
Skills
- Technical or business degree with relevant certifications like CISSP or CISM.
- Strong analytical and conceptual skills with economic insight.
- Excellent communication skills in German and French, English a plus.
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About the job
A great opportunity to actively shape cyber security in the Swiss financial centre and strengthen resilience against cyber attacks together with a highly motivated team.
Main tasks
- Assessment of cyber security for all FINMA supervised entities both in the licensing process and in ongoing supervision activities using various supervisory instruments
- Taking over the technical leadership for cyber security during on-site inspections at supervised institutions
- Technical leadership in conducting cyber exercises at supervised entities
- Technical responsibility and monitoring of reported cyber attacks and assessment of the measures initiated
- Evaluation of supervisory and internal audit reports regarding cyber risk management
- Active participation in shaping national and international regulation in the area of cyber risks
Profile
- Completed technical and/or business education (university, university of applied sciences) as well as specialised further training and certifications (such as CISSP, CISM, CISA)
- Solid practical experience in dealing with IT and cyber risks, ideally in the financial, consulting or audit environment (e.g. as auditor, security manager, SOC manager)
- Strong analytical and conceptual skills as well as commercial acumen
- Interest in very varied and challenging activities with a lot of personal responsibility
- Strong communication skills as a convincing interlocutor in dialogue with supervised entities or other stakeholders, even in controversial discussions
- Very good German and French skills (C2), English skills are an advantage
Perspectives
Marie-Reine Atsama will be happy to provide information.
FINMA supervises the Swiss financial market. It protects the interests of investors, creditors and insured persons and contributes to the stability and competitiveness of financial market players through its supervision. More than 800 competent and motivated employees are committed to this every day.
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