Senior Security GRC (Governance, Risk & Compliance) Banking - ref. 1109
- Location
- Lugano, Switzerland
- Work mode
- Hybrid
- Type
- Contract
- Seniority
- Senior
- Salary
- Not stated
- Department
- IT
- Languages
- EN, IT
- Posted
- 14 Sep 2026
Verified open 11 Nov 2026 · Source: Recruitee
About the role
We are looking for a Senior Security GRC professional to join our team and strengthen our cybersecurity, risk, and compliance capabilities in a regulated banking environment.
In this role, you will act as a liaison between IT, business leadership, and regulators, ensuring that security and compliance are effectively embedded across the organization.
Key responsibilities:
Execute cyber & ICT risk assessments, BIA, and risk treatment plans
Ensure compliance with FINMA circulars, ISO 27001, LPD, PCI DSS and relevant regulations
Oversee third-party / vendor risk management
Maintain and enhance the ISMS, policies, and controls framework
Oversee IT & security audits (internal/external)
Develop GRC dashboards, KPIs and reporting for CISO
What do we offer?
Flexibility in working from home and the management of working hours in order to guarantee a healthy work-life balance
Numerous benefits and incentives
Well-being, motivational and team-building activities
Requirements
5+ years in Cybersecurity, IT Risk, Audit, or GRC (banking/fintech preferred)
Strong knowledge of ISO 27001, NIST, PCI DSS
Experience with regulatory environments (FINMA highly valued)
Professional certifications (CISSP, CISM, CISA, CRISC, CDPSE) are a plus
Ability to translate technical risks into business insights
Fluent English and Italian (mandatory). German (strong advantage)
Based in Ticino, or willing to relocate to Ticino
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