Technology & Cyber Information Security Risk Analyst (Temporary)

About the job

Technology & Cyber Information Security Risk Analyst (Temporary)

Job Description

Our Company

EFG International is a global private banking group, offering private banking and asset management services. We serve clients in over 40 locations worldwide. EFG International offers a stimulating and dynamic work environment and strives to be an employer of choice.

EFG is committed to providing an equitable and inclusive working environment that is founded on the principle of mutual respect. Joining our team means experiencing a supportive environment, where your contributions are valued and recognised. We strongly believe that the diversity of our teams gives us a competitive advantage by fostering better decision-making and greater innovation.

Our Purpose and Mission

Empowering entrepreneurial minds to create value – today and for the future.

We are a private bank, offering personalised solutions on a global scale to private and institutional clients. Our sustainable success is based on our talents and on how we partner with our clients and communities to create lasting value.

Job Description

The Technology & Cyber Information Security Risk Analyst will be part of the Operational Risk team. We are looking for a passionate IT risk, cyber and information security to cover a global role located in Switzerland.

Location: Geneva, Zurich, Lugano.

Main responsibilities

• Oversee the effective and consistent implementation and maintenance of the risk and control management framework globally.
• Contribute to thematic risk and control assessments on IT security issues, cyber risk, and threat analysis through collaboration with other internal stakeholders.
• Perform process-level walkthroughs and control testing to enable the identification and assessment of risks and controls.
• Provide expertise, make recommendations for improvements to steer adherence to internal regulations, regulatory requirements and industry best practices, and monitor their implementation.
• Manages relationships with key stakeholders within the First Line of Defence.
• Stays abreast and advises the Bank on innovative business and technology trends in risks and controls.

Skills and experience

• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Cyber Security, Information Technology, or equivalent.
• Professional certification, e.g. Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Information Security Manager, (CISM), Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Risk and
• Information Systems Control (CRISC) or equivalent.
• At least 3-5 years of experience in banking IT platforms, operational processes and IT controls, or in consulting/audit with a leading professional services firm; a combination of both is considered an advantage.
• Excellent communication skills in English, both verbal and written. Knowledge of German, French, or Italian is a plus.
• In-depth understanding of key technology and information security concepts relevant to banking. In particular, strong knowledge of IT organisation, business processes and systems (e.g. IT Security, data management, architecture and planning, life cycle management and regulatory matters).
• Proven ability to write reports and communicate effectively with a senior audience.
• Self-motivated, diligent, highly organized, able to prioritize and multi-task, and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, able to work autonomously and as part of a global team.

Our values

• Accountability: Taking ownership for tasks and challenges as well as seeking continuous improvement.
• Hands-on: Being proactive to rapidly deliver high-quality results.
• Passionate: Being committed and striving for excellence.
• Solution-driven: Focusing on client outcomes and treating clients fairly with a risk-aware mindset.
• Partnership-oriented: Promoting collaboration and teamwork. Working together with an entrepreneurial spirit.