Head Cyber Controls

Six Group; Zürich; Hybrid; CHF 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

SIX Group in Zurich is seeking a Head of Cyber Controls to lead an international team and advance proactive cyber risk management for critical financial market infrastructure.

You will oversee offensive security, regulatory testing, and vulnerability management, translating complex risks into clear business priorities and working with technology, business, and regulators.

Qualifications

• Extensive cybersecurity experience with offensive security and security assurance.
• Experience leading international security teams and translating risk into business decisions.
• Fluent English; German or Spanish is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead the international Cyber Controls team and set strategy.
• Own offensive security, pen testing, and vulnerability research.
• Lead regulatory security testing, incl. Bug Bounty, TIBER-EU, FINMA.
• Provide Second Line challenge translating findings into risks.
• Strengthen cyber resilience with leaders across functions.

Skills

Cybersecurity leadership

Offensive security

Penetration testing

Vulnerability research

Strategic thinking

Communication skills

AI security

Education

Degree in computer science or related field

OSCP

OSEP

OSED

Tools

Penetration testing tooling

Threat modeling

Job description

SIX drives the transformation of financial markets.

What sets us apart drives us ahead: between local roots and global relevance, we are a unique blend of tradition and future, of foundation and growth. We value bright minds and inspire them to grow with their ideas. Come and shape the future of finance with us.

Head Cyber Controls

Zurich, Madrid | Working from home up to 40% | Reference 8419

Do you want to shape how SIX proactively identifies and addresses cyber risk across its critical financial market infrastructure? As Head Cyber Controls, you will lead an international team of offensive security and cyber assurance specialists, driving independent technical testing, adversary simulation and Second Line oversight. Combining deep cybersecurity expertise with strategic and people leadership, you will translate complex technical risks into clear business priorities and decisions. Working closely with technology, business and security teams, senior management and external specialists, you will continuously strengthen the security posture and cyber resilience of SIX.

What you will do

• Lead and develop the international Cyber Controls team, setting strategy, priorities and methodologies.
• Own offensive security and technical assurance, including penetration testing, red/purple teaming, adversary simulation and vulnerability research.
• Lead regulatory and specialist security testing, including the Bug Bounty Program, TIBER\-EU and FINMA\-driven exercises.
• Provide independent Second Line challenge, translating technical findings into clear risks, remediation priorities and management decisions.
• Strengthen SIX’s cyber resilience by identifying emerging threats and partnering with senior management, technology, security, auditors and regulators.

What you will bring

• Extensive cybersecurity experience, particularly in offensive security, penetration testing and technical security assurance, with proven leadership experience.
• Strong technical expertise across applications, infrastructure, cloud, adversary techniques and vulnerability management.
• Hands-on knowledge and strong interest in AI Security and its application within offensive security.
• Strong leadership, judgement and communication skills, with the ability to translate complex technical issues into business risks and decisions.
• Relevant degree or equivalent experience; certifications such as OSCP, OSEP or OSED are an advantage.
• Fluent English is required; German or Spanish is a plus.

If you have any questions, check out our FAQ page or call German Lopez Arranz at [phone] .

Diversity is important to us. Therefore, we are looking to receiving applications regardless of any personal background.

What We Offer

Flexible Work Models
We trust our employees and offer a work environment that is well-balanced, productive and fosters success.

Personal Development
You will benefit from a culture of continuous learning and feedback. Your personal growth is supported through an extensive learning offering.

Agile Working Methods
Whether through scrum or design thinking,
we solve exciting tasks together in teams.