Senior Information Security & Data Privacy Leader (Switzerland)

IKEA; Spreitenbach; On-site; CHF 120,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation days

Parental leave (paternity)

Staff discount

Travel reimbursement

Parking

Learning platform access

Meal subsidies

Bonus payments

Job summary

IKEA in Switzerland seeks a seasoned Information Security and Data Privacy leader to implement the group strategy locally. You will embed Privacy by Design and security by default across processes, projects and digital solutions, working with business units, IT, and governance teams.

You will manage incidents, maintain RoPA, and coordinate with regulators while driving risk-based controls. Excellent English and German are required, and Swiss-focused expertise is essential.

Qualifications

• At least five years' experience with data protection laws including GDPR and FADP.
• Expert knowledge of Swiss/EU data protection law and applicable standards.
• CIPP/E or CIPM or equivalent certification is highly expected.
• Strong English and good German.

Responsibilities

• Implement IKEA's Group Information Security and Data Privacy strategy in Switzerland.
• Promote Privacy by Design across processes, projects, products and digital solutions.
• Lead incident management and support regulators and affected individuals as required.
• Maintain RoPA records and ensure data processing transparency with stakeholders.
• Oversee supplier risk and ensure DPAs where applicable and ongoing monitoring.

Skills

Data protection

Information security

Risk management

Stakeholder management

Privacy by Design

English proficiency

German proficiency

Education

CIPP/E or CIPM certification

Tools

ISO 27001

NIST CSF

Job description

IKEA in Switzerland seeks a seasoned Information Security and Data Privacy leader to implement the group strategy locally. You will embed Privacy by Design and security by default across processes, projects and digital solutions, working with business units, IT, and governance teams.

You will manage incidents, maintain RoPA, and coordinate with regulators while driving risk-based controls. Excellent English and German are required, and Swiss-focused expertise is essential.