Senior Digital & Technology Risk Manager

About the role:

 

This role offers the opportunity to provide oversight of technology risks across Swiss Re’s global digital estate, with a particular focus on modern IT architectures, cloud platforms, and engineering practices. You’ll conduct deep dives into areas of concern, influence how controls are embedded, and support the continuous evolution of our operational risk framework in line with emerging technology.

With regular exposure to senior stakeholders and strategic programmes, this is a visible and impactful position at the interface between risk, technology, and innovation

 

Key Responsibilities:

 

• Perform technology risk reviews and thematic assessments across digital platforms, IT operations, and transformation programmes.
• Provide an independent view on the design, implementation, and effectiveness of controls related to infrastructure, architecture and development.
• Assess risks linked to cloud platforms, digital service models, and emerging technologies, offering insight into architectural and engineering-related risk exposures where applicable.
• Collaborate with enterprise architects, platform leads, and cyber security teams—offering constructive challenge while maintaining independence.
• Prepare & communicate risk dashboards, reports, and presentations for senior management and governance bodies, translating technical risk insights into business-relevant recommendations.
• Support the implementation and continuous improvement of Swiss Re’s Operational Risk Management framework, including RCSA reviews, issue tracking, and incident response.
• Maintain awareness of regulatory, cyber, and technology trends, helping anticipate and manage emerging threats.

 

About the team:

 

The Digital & Technology Risk Management (DTRM) team acts as the 2nd Line of Defence for all digital and technology-related risks at Swiss Re. We provide independent oversight, challenge, and insight across Swiss Re’s global digital landscape. Serving as an independent partner to the business, we help shape the Group’s risk posture across various technology domains, ranging from infrastructure and application security to digital innovation and AI. Our commitment lies in driving high standards of resilience, informed risk-taking, and sound control practices through strong engagement and credible challenge. From reviewing control frameworks to assessing emerging risks, we help shape responsible innovation and build resilience into every layer of our technology environment

 

About you:

 

We are looking for a confident and forward-thinking risk professional who excels at bridging the gap between intricate technical details and overarching enterprise risk management.

 

Experience & Capabilities

 

• Experienced with at least 7 years record in information technology/security risk management or risk consulting.

• Proven experience conducting risk assessments, spot checks, and thematic reviews in a complex, regulated environment.
• Experience of supporting and challenging Risk & Control Self-Assessments (RCSA) and scenario analysis and with risk appetite articulation.

 

Technical & Tooling

 

• Familiarity with IT governance frameworks, secure architecture principles, and regulatory expectations (e.g. ISO27001, NIST, OWASP).
  
  
• Practical understanding of modern IT environments, including cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, AliCloud) and enterprise technologies such as Microsoft 365.

• Exposure to risk considerations across software development, platform engineering, or infrastructure is highly valued.

 

Behavioural & Interpersonal

 

• Comfortable working independently, including collaboration with managers or stakeholders in different time zones.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills with the ability to influence and challenge at all levels.
• Demonstrated ability to balance business enablement with effective risk management.
• Clear communicator with the ability to convey complex concepts to both technical and business audiences.

 

Certifications (Desirable)

 

• Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC)
• Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
• Other cloud/architecture/security or risk-related qualifications are an advantage.

 

About Swiss Re

 

Swiss Re is one of the world’s leading providers of reinsurance, insurance and other forms of insurance-based risk transfer, working to make the world more resilient. We anticipate and manage a wide variety of risks, from natural catastrophes and climate change to cybercrime. We cover both Property & Casualty and Life & Health. Combining experience with creative thinking and cutting-edge expertise, we create new opportunities and solutions for our clients. This is possible thanks to the collaboration of more than 14,000 employees across the world.

Our success depends on our ability to build an inclusive culture encouraging fresh perspectives and innovative thinking. We embrace a workplace where everyone has equal opportunities to thrive and develop professionally regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability, skillset, thought or other characteristics. In our inclusive and flexible environment everyone can bring their authentic selves to work and their passion for sustainability.

If you are an experienced professional returning to the workforce after a career break, we encourage you to apply for open positions that match your skills and experience.

 

 

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