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Technology Risk Control is a newly established function within the Chief Risk Officer (CRO) organization and ensures the appropriate controlling of technology related risk and ultimately the protection of information as one of the most valuable assets of Julius Baer. As part of the Risk Management function in the Bank, you will need to work closely with the IT and other relevant functions to ensure that IT and Security related risks are identified, assessed mitigated, and remediated appropriately.

For our new team in Zurich, we are looking for an experienced Technology Risk Control Manager who has the ability to establish and run this function. In this role, you will be focusing primarily on Control activities as part of the 2nd Line of Defense function. The ideal candidate will also support and contribute to further strengthen the risk control and governance framework for technology risk management.

YOUR CHALLENGE

• Drive the definition, implementation and maintenance of the IT and Security Risk control governance framework and respective processes. Ensure ownership and oversight of technology control framework

• Provide added value though foresight and consulting the first line regarding its risk behavior

• Challenge constructively the first line of defense on the design and operational effectiveness of technology related controls

• Review the first line of defense’s risk-taking behavior and risk assessments as well as ensure that risk assessments are performed consistently and in-line with the Bank’s Risk Management Framework

• Challenge and provide guidance to technology related risks being properly reflected in the respective Risk and Control Self Assessments (RCSA) and Risk Type Owner Assessment (RTOA)

• Independently execute ad-hoc risk analyses, thematic/deep dive risk reviews

• Provide review and consultation to risk initiatives, events, incidents, controls and applied risk mitigation strategies

• Oversee compliance with key regulatory requirements by maintaining a regulatory monitoring radar and ensure appropriate treatment of controls and potential gaps with sound gap analyses

• Ensure that periodic reporting is performed and where needed enhanced

YOUR PROFILE

• Strong inter-personal and communication skills

• Passionate about risk and experience in building up a newly established function as well as make it a success

• A hands-on and self-motivated individual who can work independently to drive initiatives and tasks

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in preferably in Information Security, Risk Management or Information Technology or an equivalent qualifications or experience and further certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CRISC, CISA)

• Minimum of 5 years professional experience in Information Security and Risk Management preferably within the financial industry

• Excellent knowledge of global regulatory standards and landscape

• Good knowledge of technologies and emerging risk such as cloud, AI, robotics etc.

• Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office, SharePoint and JIRA

• Experience with analytics and visualization tools (e.g., Tableau) is a plus

We are looking forward to receiving your full job application through our online application tool.