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:
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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.
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You will own the Security Business Partnering operating model, planning cycle and performance framework.
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You will establish governance, drive continuous improvement of interaction processes, and track security posture, risks and delivery across the ecosystem.
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You will resolve dependencies and escalate issues that require executive decisions. Central security teams will remain responsible for their domains.
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Your role is to align priorities, clarify ownership and ensure that agreed actions are delivered.
Key responsibilities:
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Coordinate and develop Security Business Partners across the business units.
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Set common responsibilities, working practices and performance expectations.
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Review the performance against agreed KPIs, objectives and delivery commitments.
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Turn the cybersecurity strategy into business-unit roadmaps, targets and delivery plans.
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Manage the security portfolio across the ecosystem, including strategic programmes, remediation plans, KPIs, OKRs and SLAs.
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Track delivery, address delays and require recovery plans when work falls behind.
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Escalate material risks, missed commitments and unclear ownership.
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Coordinate initiatives involving several business units or central security teams.
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Match business demand with the priorities and capacity of central security functions.
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Explain technical risks in terms of revenue, operations, customers, regulation and market expansion.
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Identify recurring problems that should be solved through shared capabilities, common standards or secure-by-default solutions.
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Support the security integration of acquired and newly established business units.
Required Experience:
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Management experience in cybersecurity within a complex technology organisation.
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Experience coordinating or functionally leading senior security professionals.
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Experience working across several business units or products in a matrix structure.
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Strong skills in security planning, governance and delivery management.
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A record of turning security strategy into measurable business-unit results.
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Experience managing security KPIs, OKRs, SLAs, roadmaps and remediation programmers.
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The ability to influence executives, align stakeholders and hold owners accountable.
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Strong performance-management and stakeholder-management skills.
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The ability to create structure and transparency where ownership is distributed.
Nice to have:
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Experience in iGaming, FinTech, or another highly regulated digital industry is an advantage.
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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
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Upskilling, internal workshops, and participation in professional conferences and corporate events
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