Cyber Security & Governance Specialist (w/m/d)

About

Wir arbeiten im direkten Auftrag von Swisscard AECS GmbH und verrechnen keine Vermittlungsgebühr.

What this position offers:

• A friendly and dedicated team that works together agilely.
• Freedom for your own ideas and experiences
• Support for professional and personal development
• Uncomplicated interaction and a lived "du" in the company culture
• Equal opportunities and appreciation for diversity
• Flexible working hours and home office - the team decides for itself how often it comes to the office

Interested? Then book a call with us now!

Job Summary

Do you want to actively shape the cybersecurity strategy of a leading financial service provider and advise subject matter experts? Then pay attention! As a recruiting partner for Swisscard AECS GmbH, we are looking for exactly you as a Cyber Security & Governance Specialist (w/m/d), 80-100%, for the Zurich, Switzerland location. This role is a replacement due to retirement. In this role, you will work in the Security Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) area and be the central point of contact for cyber and information security. You will develop and maintain security policies, support teams in implementing security requirements, and assess risks, e.g., during vendor onboarding. Look forward to a future-oriented IT organization, a professional team, and a flexible working environment with up to four days of home office per week. Have we piqued your interest? Then schedule an initial interview with us now!

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What You Will Do

• Develop and maintain information security directives, policies, and standards and ensure they can be implemented practically.
• Advise subject matter experts, engineers, and other stakeholders on the implementation of security requirements in projects and in operational business.
• Analyze and assess cyber and IT risks and support the definition of suitable measures.
• Translate technical security controls into understandable and implementable requirements for various target groups.
• Support vendor security assessments and accompany the onboarding of external partners from an information security perspective.
• Participate in internal IT security audits and follow up on agreed measures.
• Work on the further development of the Security Policy Framework and the Security Roadmap.
• Actively participate in security initiatives and cross-departmental projects.

What Qualifies You for the Job

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or an equivalent qualification with a focus on Computer Science.
• Active certification in the field of information security (e.g., CISSP, CISA, or CRISC).
• Professional experience in information security, ideally with a focus on governance, security policies, or IT risk.
• Experience in a regulated financial environment (e.g., banking, insurance, asset management, or payment).
• Ability to understand technical security controls and translate them into clear, understandable requirements for various target groups.
• Very good communication skills and enjoyment of collaboration with various specialist departments.
• Independent, structured, and solution-oriented way of working, even with parallel topics.
• German: C1 – Expert language skills
• English: B2 – Independent language use

Nice to Have

• You are already familiar with common security standards and frameworks such as NIST or PCI DSS, or you are motivated to quickly deepen your knowledge in them.

Team

The team at Swisscard AECS GmbH is the central point of contact for all questions regarding cyber and information security. Security Governance, Risk, and Compliance are coordinated here, and the company's cybersecurity concepts are further developed. Close collaboration is essential to implement important security functions and optimally support Swisscard's growing and future-oriented IT department. Your contribution is crucial for the security of systems and data.

• Reporting to: Chief Information Security Officer
• Colleagues: 5
• Team language: German

Benefits

• Wellness and mental health benefits
• On-site gym or gym membership
• Free soft drinks/snacks
• Discounts on selected external services (cleaning, technology, etc.)
• Commuter/transportation allowance
• Extra maternity and paternity leave
• Option to take unpaid leave
• Remote work possible
• Contribution to further training opportunities
• Canteen & Cafeteria
• Employee discount
• Employee events
• Good public transport links
• Company pension scheme
• Meal allowance
• Health measures
• CHF 1,000 Reka Checks with 33% discount
• Laptop, including equipment for home office (keyboard, monitor, headphones, docking station)
• Work from home possible & flexible working hours
• Free parking
• Preferential terms for banking products and credit cards
• Vacation purchase (additional 10 days per year)
• 25% for ZVV and Z-Bonus Pass
• 40% discount on food
• Shuttle bus to the office
• 25 days of vacation until age 29, 28 days from age 30, and 31 days from age 50
• Annual working hours
• Fitness studio and massage services on-site
• Attractive insurance benefits and very good pension fund benefits
• Annual working hours, flextime, and part-time models
• Internal course offerings, access to Udemy learning platform, LinkedIn Learning, and Babbel

About Swisscard AECS AG

Swisscard AECS GmbH is a leading credit card company and, as of January 2026, a wholly-owned subsidiary of American Express. As the only company in Switzerland, it offers the world's leading credit card brands American Express, Mastercard, and Visa from a single source. The customers served by Swisscard have the largest selection of credit card products in the Swiss market. Swisscard serves over 1.5 million credit cards and the American Express acceptance points in Switzerland. Swisscard is the market leader in the premium segment and in co-branding cards. The employees are just as diverse as the services and offerings at Swisscard, working in various functions. What holds Swisscard together are the common values that underpin daily thinking and actions.

• Industry: Financial Services

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