Senior Security GRC (Governance, Risk & Compliance) – Banking — Cornèr Banca
- Location
- Lugano
- Contract
- temporary
- Posted
- 47 days ago
Role overview
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.
- 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.
- Key responsibilities:
- Execute cyber & ICT risk assessments, BIA, and risk treatment plans
- 5+ years in Cybersecurity, IT Risk, Audit, or GRC (banking/fintech preferred)
- Strong knowledge of ISO 27001, NIST, PCI DSS
Main responsibilities
- 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
Key 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
Company and context
- 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.
Additional details
- Flexibility in working from home and the management of working hours in order to guarantee a healthy work-life balance Numerous benefits and incentives
- Fluent English and Italian (mandatory). German (strong advantage)
Notes and original content
- Flexibility in working from home and the management of working hours in order to guarantee a healthy work-life balance
- Numerous benefits and incentives
- Fluent English and Italian (mandatory).
- German (strong advantage)
Questions about this listing
What salary does Cornèr Banca offer for this role?
Cornèr Banca lists CHF 142'000 - 249'500 gross per year for this position in Lugano. 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 Cornèr Banca offer?
This listing is a fixed-term contract position. The contract type shown here comes directly from the employer's original posting; always confirm exact hours, notice period and probation length with Cornèr Banca during the application process, since these details can vary by role even within the same contract category.
Do I need the G permit to apply for this role in Ticino as an Italian cross-border worker?
Yes, if you are resident in Italy within the 20 km border zone. The Swiss employer files the G-permit application at the Ticino cantonal migration office after the contract is signed — first issuance takes 2-6 weeks, then automatic yearly renewal for as long as the employment continues. Weekly return to your Italian home is required to keep the status.
How do I apply for this position at Cornèr Banca?
Use the "Apply now" button on this page — it links directly to Cornèr Banca's original listing at jobs.corner.ch, so your application goes straight to the employer's own applicant-tracking system. Frontaliere Ticino does not collect or forward applications itself.
