Risk Manager Cyber Security (m/f/d)
Eidgenössische Finanzmarktaufsicht (FINMA)
Bern
Key information
- Publication date:01 November 2025
- Workload:100%
- Contract type:Permanent position
- Place of work:Bern
Job summary
Join FINMA to shape cybersecurity in Switzerland's financial sector. Enjoy a dynamic work environment with great team support.
Tasks
- Assess cyber security for all FINMA-supervised entities continuously.
- Lead onsite cybersecurity audits at supervised institutions effectively.
- Drive national and international regulations on cyber risks actively.
Skills
- Technical or business degree with specific cybersecurity certifications required.
- Strong analytical and conceptual skills essential for success.
- Excellent communication skills for engaging with various stakeholders.
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A great opportunity to actively shape cyber security in the Swiss financial center 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 taken
- 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 specialized 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 economic thinking ability
- 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 (C2) and English skills (C1), French skills are an advantage
Perspectives
Janine Barrios 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 participants through its supervision. More than 700 competent and motivated employees are committed to this every day.
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