Head of Unit Network & Security — Pictet Group
NewCHF 174'500 - 306'000
Pictet Group · Geneva (GE)
- Location
- Genève
- Contract
- full-time
- Posted
- 4 days ago
SalaryCHF 174'500 - 306'000
Role overview
Your team
The Pictet Group is one of the world’s leading independent wealth and asset managers.
Founded in 1805 and headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, the Group is represented in 30 offices in financial centres worldwide, currently employing over 5200 people.
- Your team
- The Pictet Group is one of the world’s leading independent wealth and asset managers.
- Key responsibilities Network resilience and security
- Strengthen the resilience of LAN and WAN networks, with a specific focus on emerging cyber threats and geopolitical risks.
- University degree in Computer Science, Telecommunications, Engineering or equivalent.
- 8-12 years of experience in IT infrastructure within a banking or financial environment, including several years in leadership roles.
Main responsibilities
- Key responsibilities Network resilience and security
- Strengthen the resilience of LAN and WAN networks, with a specific focus on emerging cyber threats and geopolitical risks.
- Ensure robust architectures, redundancy mechanisms and disaster recovery capabilities across your pe-rimeter.
- Work closely with security teams (SOC, CISO, architecture) to align your services with security policies, standards and regulatory requirements.
- Production stability and continuous improvement
- Establish disciplined change management practices and a strong “open loop” culture to prevent and re-solve production issues effectively.
- Reduce recurring incidents by reinforcing root cause analysis, engaging teams in continuous improvement practices and ensuring corrective actions are documented, followed up and closed.
- Define and monitor KPIs/KRIs related to stability, incident recurrence and service quality for your perime-ter. AI adoption and innovation
- Drive the adoption of AI technologies and implement AI-assisted capabilities within your department to in-crease efficiency and quality of deliverables.
- Promote and oversee the integration of AI-powered features into the platforms under your responsibility (e.g. automation, intelligent monitoring, smart routing). Infrastructure modernisation and cloud
Key requirements
- University degree in Computer Science, Telecommunications, Engineering or equivalent.
- 8-12 years of experience in IT infrastructure within a banking or financial environment, including several years in leadership roles.
- Proven track record managing complex networks and security infrastructures in highly available and regu-lated environments.
- Strong knowledge of networking technologies and data centre/cloud network architectures.
- Solid understanding of security solutions (firewalls, SASE, Zero-Trust principles) and cybersecurity best practices.
- Proven experience with automation and scripting (e.g.
- PowerShell, Python, Ansible) to industrialise op-erations and support AI-assisted workflows.
- Recognised leadership, with the ability to inspire and manage multidisciplinary teams and external part-ners.
- Strong communication skills, capable of explaining complex technical topics to non-technical stakeholders and senior management
- Strategic mindset, structured and solution-oriented, with a strong focus on risk management and prioriti-sation.
- Client-oriented, with a genuine sense of service and the ability to act as a trusted partner to business stakeholders.
- Fluent in English and French, both spoken and written.
Application process
- Pictet Tech division specializes in designing and integrating cutting-edge software applications, including advanced portfolio management systems, sophisticated trading platforms, and comprehensive banking and corporate solutions.
- As a key contributor to the Group’s strategic advancements, the division plays a vital role in driving transformative innovations that enhance our services and deliver exceptional value to our clients.
- You will join the Infrastructure & Production department of the bank, responsible for designing, operating and evolving core infrastructures, including networks and security platforms.
- You will lead a team of experts, working closely with software and platform teams, business stakeholders and support functions. Your role
- As Head of Unit – Network & Security, you will own the vision, governance and operational excellence for your perimeter (Run & Change).
- You will ensure stability, performance, resilience and security of services, while driving infrastructure modernisation, AI adoption and network resilience.
- You will act as a senior technical and people leader, able to engage with business stakeholders, build and take strategic decisions and develop your teams.
- Collaborate with other infrastructure and application leaders to ensure coherent end-to-end solutions and effective communication. Save Job Email to a contact Return to List The job has been sent to Please provide the information below
Additional details
- You will lead a team of experts, working closely with software and platform teams, business stakeholders and support functions. Key responsibilities Network resilience and security
- Define and monitor KPIs/KRIs related to stability, incident recurrence and service quality for your perime-ter. AI adoption and innovation
- Promote and oversee the integration of AI-powered features into the platforms under your responsibility (e.g. automation, intelligent monitoring, smart routing). Infrastructure modernisation and cloud
- Support and guide the adoption of cloud and hybrid architectures for network and security services, in line with Group strategy and architecture guidelines. People leadership and collaboration
- Collaborate with other infrastructure and application leaders to ensure coherent end-to-end solutions and effective communication. We will not accept any CVs via agencies Diversity & Inclusion Email to a contact The job has been sent to Please provide the information below
Notes and original content
- HUNS / NVT / AA We will not accept any CVs via agencies Diversity & Inclusion
- Pictet is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating a diverse environment.
- We respect all individuals and seek their inclusion in the workplace.
- You will lead a team of experts, working closely with software and platform teams, business stakeholders and support functions.
- Key responsibilities
- Network resilience and security
- Define and monitor KPIs/KRIs related to stability, incident recurrence and service quality for your perime-ter.
- AI adoption and innovation
- Promote and oversee the integration of AI-powered features into the platforms under your responsibility (e.g. automation, intelligent monitoring, smart routing).
- Infrastructure modernisation and cloud
Questions about this listing
What salary does Pictet Group offer for this role?
Pictet Group lists CHF 174'500 - 306'000 gross per year for this position in Genève. This is the salary published in the original listing (or, when the employer omits a figure, a realistic estimate for the role and sector) — the calculator on this site converts it to your actual net take-home once cross-border tax and social contributions are applied.
Is this a full-time role, and what type of contract does Pictet Group offer?
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