About Us
Rothschild & Co is a leading global financial services group with seven generations of family control and a history of over 200 years at the centre of the world's financial markets. Our expertise, intellectual capital and global network enable us to provide a distinct perspective that makes a meaningful difference to our clients, communities and planet. We have 4,600 talented specialists on the ground in over 40 countries, enabling us to deliver a unique global perspective across four market‑leading business divisions – Global Advisory, Wealth Management, Asset Management and Five Arrows.
As a family‑controlled business built on relationships, we place a huge emphasis on our people and find the right colleagues to take our business forward. We are committed to an inclusive and supportive environment where different perspectives are valued, and focus on the attraction, recruitment, development and retention of high‑calibre talent to ensure we and our clients benefit from the value of difference.
Overview of Role
The Information Security & Data Protection team at Rothschild & Co Bank AG is responsible for defining and overseeing the delivery of the information/cyber security strategy and data protection programme. The team is part of the wider Group Information Security within the Group Risk function. The role offers direct exposure to a regulated banking environment, with involvement in cybersecurity governance, third‑party risk oversight and regulatory‑driven initiatives such as FINMA and DORA. The successful candidate will join the Information Security and Data Protection team within our Wealth Management division with a preferred start date of 1 September 2026. The role will work alongside the InfoSec Officer and the Data Protection & InfoSec Specialist to provide operational support across both the cybersecurity and data‑privacy mandates.
Responsibilities
* Information security assessments and controls, including third‑party security risk assessments.
* Support the maintenance of the data protection framework.
* Progressively take ownership of selected tasks under supervision, including coordination of KPI/KRI reporting and security metrics and compliance dashboards for management.
* Coordinate security awareness support activities, newsletter content and training.
* Information Security Risk Management and control assessment activities.
Qualifications
* Bachelor’s degree in Information Security, Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics or a related field.
* Up to 2 years of professional experience in information security, data protection or related areas; relevant internships are equally valued.
* Basic understanding of information security frameworks (e.g. ISO27001, NIST) and/or data protection regulations (e.g. GDPR, Swiss FADP).
* Interest in the regulatory landscape (e.g. FINMA, DORA, SWIFT CSP) and willingness to develop expertise over time.
* Strong organisational and communication skills and ability to manage multiple parallel workstreams and prioritise tasks effectively.
* Ability to interact with technical and non‑technical stakeholders and operate in a regulated environment with multiple priorities.
* Fluent in English (written and spoken) and proficient in German – a must; Italian and/or French are a plus.
Benefits
We provide a range of healthcare services and benefits that aim to support overall wellbeing. We create a working environment and culture where people can succeed and offer in‑house training and tuition assistance for further education and training courses.
Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
We value, and seek to maintain, an eclectic mix of skills and backgrounds – encouraging everyone to come together to share their perspectives for the good of each other, the business and our clients.
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