Information Security Officer (ISO)

Group IT's role in Swedbank is to provide the bank with a stable IT operation that is up and running 24 hours per day. Together with Business Areas and Group functions we transform Swedbank into a modern bank both in terms of digitalization as well as way of working. Group IT provides services that are reliable and secure, and that meet customer expectations. We are approximately 600 employees located in Stockholm, Tallinn, Vilnius and Riga.

Swedbank is the bank for the many. As an employer we favour inclusion, support workforce diversity and are leading in gender equality. We welcome all applicants regardless of gender, ethnicity, religion or other conviction, age, gender identity or expression, sexual preference, or disability. To find out more about Swedbank as an employer, visit swedbank.com/work-with-us

About the job Group Information Security has the responsibility to lead and coordinate Information Security, including the cyber domain, in Swedbank. This means to establish the capabilities, practices and skills Swedbank needs to manage Information Security in a structured and efficient way. Security specific capabilities provided to the organisation from within the department are services such as project security reviews, security verification testing and incident response.

As Swedbank intensifies the work with external partnerships and increasing outsourcing initiatives, including cloud, we need to further mature the banks capabilities in this area. To mature the Supplier Security area means to reach a position where the bank easily with a high degree of transparency understands risk exposure. As outcome, business leaders will be able to make decisions within the risk appetite.

As ISO you will drive our security initiatives in relation to external service providers. It means to develop, integrate and align our security objectives with Procurement, Business Areas, Privacy and Legal functions. You will also establish an Audit and monitoring framework including strengthening our audit offering to the business areas.

As this area matures over time you will be involved in contributing to other information security domains and provide your knowledge and expertise through the deliveries of the team. This in order to build a team with cross-domain skills where you will establish expert knowledge in one domain and general to specialist knowledge in all other domains.

What you need to succeed An understanding of requirements on financial institutions from the European Banking Authority and the Swedish and Baltic Financial supervisors in regards to Outsourcing is a merit.
A successful candidate will have deep understanding of the threat environment in order to develop security requirements, both on technical and organizational levels.
Analytical skills to assess impact of different risk in a context of outsourced relationships including Cloud Service Providers.
Good general knowledge in applied technologies and coming technologies with focus on Cloud Computing.
Courage and the will to drive change in a large organisation.
The job requires interaction with senior management, as well as with business leaders and specialist functions, which means that you should enjoy having many interfaces to work through.
Strong communication skills in English are required.
We like to see that you can work both independently but also in a team.
Problem solving should be your middle name as the job sets demand on your logical deductive ability.


What you may have worked with previously Information Security Management
IT Security
Supplier Risk Management
IT Audit


Potential next steps in your career after this job Information Security Officer
Information Security Manager
Supplier Risk Manager


Why work with us? - the Information Security Officer team The Information Security Officers team is a growing team with highly skilled Information Security professionals that work in an area that is of great strategical importance for Swedbank. As Information Security Officer you will have all possibilities to take initiatives, influence direction and manage your own work tasks. You will find great opportunities for your professional development, a dynamic working environment and supportive colleagues.

Just a few final words from me as manager; I value courage, initiative and humor in the workplace. The value we provide to the business is a result of the collective efforts in the team, where everyone is an important contributor.




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