Head of ICT Risk Operations & Awareness (f / m / d)

Your area of work

The Chief Information Security Office / ICT Risk Office department manages the Cybersecurity and ICT Risk second line of defense for Deutsche Börse Group. It is responsible for strategy, control framework, posture, assurance, data and reporting, awareness, operations, and thought leadership across the group, harmonizing ICT, risk, and business for processes, people, and technology. Further we act as an advisor for cybersecurity and ICT risk related topics, as well as drive thought leadership in collaboration with other units within Deutsche Boerse Group.

As the Head of ICT Risk Operations & Awareness you will significantly contribute to Deutsche Börse Group’s CISO / ICT Risk team and to its strategic ambitions, representation, security architecture, issue management, and fostering innovation in fields such as AI, PQC, cloud or SDLC. As Head of Unit you will lead a newly formed team of experts and report to the CISO / Chief ICT Risk Officer.

Your responsibilities

• Lead, manage, and develop a team of experts in an agile environment
• Develop and operate ICT risk analysis for internal applications, manage and oversee observations, and ensure stakeholder involvement
• Establish, implement, and maintain ICT risk awareness culture and training, as well as building a strong brand and culture on agile ICT risk
• Coordinate and manage partnerships and projects, ensureing alignment with strategic objectives
• Drive innovation and thought leadership with a strong focus on post-quantum cryptography (PQC) as well as artificial intelligence (AI, Agents, MLOps), cloud (Google Cloud, Microsoft Azure), software development (SDLC, DevSecOps), and external publications

Your profile

Why Deutsche Börse Group?

We are committed to providing a work environment where everyone feels welcome and can reach their full potential. Our standards go far beyond simply matching candidates with the right position.

Mobility

We enable you to move freely with our job tickets, job (e-)bikes and free parking opportunities.

Work environment

Collaboration, communication, or deep focus – in our modern office buildings you will find the perfect work environment. Free drinks and food and meal allowances included.

Health and wellbeing

We care for your health and wellbeing and besides various health promotion measures we offer you a group accident insurance and additional insurance offers at discounted rates.

Financial stability

We provide financial stability by offering attractive salaries, company pension schemes, participation in our Group Share Plan, as well as bonuses, subsidies and discounts.

Hybrid work

Collaborate and exchange on-site or work remotely several days a week in line with business needs and local regulations. Our hybrid working model combines the best of both worlds.

Flexible working hours

We want your job to fit your life situation and offer flexible working time models, childcare allowance, or the possibility to study alongside your job.

Internationality

Our market infrastructures are globally connected. Working with us means collaborating with like-minded colleagues across over 60 locations from more than 100 nations.

Development

We promote individual development by offering internal development programmes, mentoring, further education and training budgets.