Senior CISO (f/m/d)

Generali Assurances; Adliswil; Hybrid; CHF 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work up to 60%

6 weeks annual leave

Career development and training

Part-time option

Job summary

Generali is seeking a Senior CISO to lead our cyber security program across international operations. You will define strategy, assess risks, and implement controls to enable secure business growth in line with Group standards.

You will coordinate with IT, Risk and Compliance, oversee incident response, vulnerability management and cloud/app security, and translate complex risks into clear executive guidance. Fluent English is required; additional languages are a plus.

Qualifications

• Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Security or a comparable field.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the definition and implementation of the cyber security strategy, aligned with Group standards and business needs
• Identify and assess cyber security risks and define appropriate mitigation measures in collaboration with IT, Risk and Compliance
• Ensure appropriate security measures across applications, infrastructure, endpoints and cloud environments, including vulnerability and patch management
• Support secure processes for software development, cloud security, access management, data protection and third-party security
• Coordinate and support the effective management of security incidents and cyber threats, including incident response and cyber readiness
• Prepare security reporting and recommendations for senior management and collaborate closely with Group Security and relevant internal stakeholders

Skills

Cyber security

Incident management

Vulnerability management

Cloud security

Application security

Security risk management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Fluent English

Education

Degree in Computer Science/Engineering/Information Security

Job description

As a CISO you are at the forefront of protecting the business in an increasingly complex digital landscape, strengthening our cyber security posture by identifying risks, implementing effective security measures and enabling secure business growth through trusted expertise and strategic guidance.

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Senior CISO (f/m/d)

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What to expect

• Contribute to the definition and implementation of the cyber security strategy, aligned with Group standards and business needs
• Identify and assess cyber security risks and define appropriate mitigation measures in collaboration with IT, Risk and Compliance
• Ensure appropriate security measures across applications, infrastructure, endpoints and cloud environments, including vulnerability and patch management
• Support secure processes for software development, cloud security, access management, data protection and third-party security
• Coordinate and support the effective management of security incidents and cyber threats, including incident response and cyber readiness
• Prepare security reporting and recommendations for senior management and collaborate closely with Group Security and relevant internal stakeholders

The skills you'll bring

• Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Security or a comparable field
• Several years of relevant experience in cyber security, ideally within an international organization or consulting environment
• Strong knowledge of cyber security risks, emerging threats, security technologies and controls
• Solid experience in incident management, vulnerability management, cloud and application security, and security risk management
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to translate complex security topics into clear recommendations for technical, business and senior stakeholders
• Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CISA or ISO 27001 are an advantage; experience in financial services or insurance is a plus
• Fluent English is a must; German, French, and/or Italian are a strong advantage

Your benefits

• Your office? It's wherever you are! Depending on your workload, you can work up to 60% of your hours remotely – for more flexibility at work and at home.
• Whether recreation, travel or training: with 6 weeks of annual leave, you've got plenty of time for you and your interests.
• At our company, you're given lots of freedom to make decisions, think creatively and explore your own ideas: you shape your own career.
• We support and challenge you – as shown by the wide range of internal training courses we offer to boost your future career.
• It's not always easy to balance your job with your private life. That's why we offer the option of working part-time.
• Your health is very important to us. At our company, you can keep fit alongside your colleagues in a wide range of sports groups.

We, Generali

Generali is committed to equal opportunities. We welcome you regardless of age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, origin, ethnicity or religion.
Your salary in this position is aligned with your earned work experience, your responsibilities within the position and local industry standards.