Head of Security Business Partnering

Overview:

SOFTSWISS is looking for a Head of Security Business Partnering to drive the execution of the cybersecurity strategy across a diverse technology ecosystem.

Purpose of the role:

• You will coordinate Security Business Partners assigned to individual business units and ensure that security priorities are translated into clear roadmaps, measurable targets and completed actions.

• You will own the Security Business Partnering operating model, planning cycle and performance framework.

• You will establish governance, drive continuous improvement of interaction processes, and track security posture, risks and delivery across the ecosystem.

• You will resolve dependencies and escalate issues that require executive decisions. Central security teams will remain responsible for their domains.

• Your role is to align priorities, clarify ownership and ensure that agreed actions are delivered.

Key responsibilities:

• Coordinate and develop Security Business Partners across the business units.

• Set common responsibilities, working practices and performance expectations.

• Review the performance against agreed KPIs, objectives and delivery commitments.

• Turn the cybersecurity strategy into business-unit roadmaps, targets and delivery plans.

• Manage the security portfolio across the ecosystem, including strategic programmes, remediation plans, KPIs, OKRs and SLAs.

• Track delivery, address delays and require recovery plans when work falls behind.

• Escalate material risks, missed commitments and unclear ownership.

• Coordinate initiatives involving several business units or central security teams.

• Match business demand with the priorities and capacity of central security functions.

• Explain technical risks in terms of revenue, operations, customers, regulation and market expansion.

• Identify recurring problems that should be solved through shared capabilities, common standards or secure-by-default solutions.

• Support the security integration of acquired and newly established business units.

Required Experience:

• Management experience in cybersecurity within a complex technology organisation.

• Experience coordinating or functionally leading senior security professionals.

• Experience working across several business units or products in a matrix structure.

• Strong skills in security planning, governance and delivery management.

• A record of turning security strategy into measurable business-unit results.

• Experience managing security KPIs, OKRs, SLAs, roadmaps and remediation programmers.

• The ability to influence executives, align stakeholders and hold owners accountable.

• Strong performance-management and stakeholder-management skills.

• The ability to create structure and transparency where ownership is distributed.

Nice to have:

• Experience in iGaming, FinTech, or another highly regulated digital industry is an advantage.

• Experience with federated security models, M&A integration or executive governance is also valuable.

Our Benefits:

• Private health insurance

• Sports benefits

• Comprehensive Mental Health Program

• Free English lessons (online)

• Local language courses

• Paid time off

• Maternity leave support

• Referral program rewards

• Upskilling, internal workshops, and participation in professional conferences and corporate events

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