Central to Alpiq's strategy is a growing and dynamic energy trading, sales and origination business which relies on cutting edge IT services and applications to compete and succeed.
The IT Risk Manager plays a critical role in ensuring the integrity, confidentiality and security of Alpiq's Technology landscape and is responsible for developing and managing a IT Risk Management framework to identify, evaluate and report on IT risks in a manner that meets compliance and regulatory requirements.

Your main responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive IT Risk framework, IT Risk Management policies and procedures
• Align Risk Management policies with external Stakeholders such as Group Risk and Security
• Collaborate with IT teams to identify critical risks in IT assets and systems
• Design and execute risk assessments as well as audits to ensure compliance with security policies
• Maintaining a Technology Risk Register
• Establish KPI, KRI's and metrics
• Monitoring of risk reduction initiatives and remediation plans for closure
• Report to senior management on risk metrics and risk mitigation strategies
• Provide training and guidance to staff on information security and risk management
• Stay abreast of the latest cybersecurity threats and trends

Your profile

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or related field
• Professional certifications such as CRISC, CISA, CISSP or CISM are preferred
• Proven experience of over 5 years in IT risk management, information security, or related field
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities
• Knowledge of industry-standard risk management frameworks and compliance regulations
• Understanding of trading and/or energy sectors is strongly preferred
• Fluent in English; competency in German and French is advantageous