CISO DACH

Job Description

Why join us in 2024?
Think of the digital tools we use daily - from virtual shopping to contactless payments. They're shaping our future. Join us to influence the future of digital banking in an innovative environment. With our global merger, the opportunities for personal growth and collaboration are immense.

If you join us in the role of CISO DACH, this is what you can expect from us (LEAVE ONLY APPLICABLE PERKS AND BENEFITS):

• Attractive salary and an overall competitive package

+ info about Transportation subsidy, Meal allowance, Easter bonus, Christmas bonus, Gift cards, Benefits for children, Annual leave bonus, Extra salaries

• Well-structured training for the job and constant support from your manager
• Hybrid way of working
• Flexible work hours
• Home equipment allowance
• Equipment needed for the role (laptop and mobile phone, including monthly mobile phone subscription)
• Private health insurance
• Healthcare cost reimbursements
• Sponsored sports activities
• Voluntary pension fund (company-sponsored retirement plan or pension)
• Referral bonuses for recommending new team members to join the company

About your future role
As a regional / country CISO, your primary responsibility is to ensure the security of the services delivered by Nexi Group in DACH region. This involves identifying and mitigating potential security risks, developing and implementing security policies and procedures accordingly to group guidelines and standards.

As the CISO, you will work closely with other members of the executive team to establish security goals and objectives, and to communicate the importance of cybersecurity to all levels of the organisation. In addition to technical expertise, the CISO role requires strong leadership and communication skills, as well as the ability to balance security needs with business objectives.

Your key responsibilities in this role will be:

• Creating and executing a country specific information security strategy that is consistent with the Groups's objectives and goals
• Developing and executing controls to safeguard the organisation's services
• Ensuring compliance with all relevant laws, regulations, and contractual obligations that relate to information security
• Supervising the implementation of security measures for network security, access management, end point protection and cloud security
• Handling security incidents and managing the organisation's incident response plan
• Delivering regular reports to the board of directors and senior executives regarding the organisation's information security position

What makes you the best person for this job?
As you read about the role, are you eager to learn more? If so, review the qualifications that fit you for the position. Remember, beyond your skills and experience, it's your potential that sets you up for success in your daily tasks.

Qualifications needed to be successful in this role:

• Technical skills required:
  • Ability to design, implement and continually improve cyber security protocols and procedures for an organization
  • Remain up to date with emerging trends in technology and cyber security, such as cloud security and artificial intelligence (AI)
  • Maintain an overview and understanding of information & physical security internal and external regulatory and international standard requirements (i.e. BaFin MaRisk/BAIT).
• Soft skills required:
  • Business acumen and knowledge of high-level business operations
  • Ability to communicate effectively and transform technological concepts into the business language that other C-suite executives understand
  • Strong management and leadership skills
  • Ability to stay calm under pressure and respond swiftly to any cyber security breaches
• Education and training:
  • Degree in engineering, computer science or similar paths
  • Certified / familiar on leading cyber security standards from the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and the International Organization for Standardization (ISO)
  • Certified / familiar with project management methodologies
  • Nice to have certification on security specific path like CISA, CISM, CISSP
  • Professional in English and German

Apply now!

If this opportunity resonates with you, we'd love to hear from you!

Please apply at your earliest convenience. We'll be reviewing applications continuously and closing the position once we've found the right fit. We are committed to creating a diverse culture where talents from all walks of life can feel like they truly belong.

By exploring this job opening, you're one step closer to joining us. We're excited to learn more about you!