Cyber Risk Specialist (all genders) fixed term

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Erste Group was founded in 1819 as the first Austrian savings bank and today it is one of the largest banking groups in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE). As an attractive employer, Erste Group offers interesting career opportunities in an international environment.

The Cyber Risk Management unit (CyRM) maintains the group-wide Cyber ICT Risk Framework to effectively identify, assess and respond to cyber risk events. CyRM directly reports to the Group Chief Risk Officer and works in close collaboration with IT-, Security- and Business units in Austria and CEE entities. 

Your Responsibilities

• Support the implementation and monitoring of the Cyber ICT Risk Framework 
• Assist in identifying, assessing, and documenting ICT risks and controls 
• Contribute to the development of cyber risk metrics and management reports 
• Participate in ICT risk-related projects and tool development 
• Promote cyber risk awareness through training and communication 

Your Background

• A Master’s degree in Computer Science, Risk Management, or a related field 
• At least 2 years of experience in IT, Security, Risk, or Governance 
• Knowledge of ICT relevant regulations (e.g. DORA, NIS2) and standards (e.g. ISO 27001, NIST, COBIT), relevant certification (e.g. CRISC, CISM, CISSP, CISA) is a plus 
• Strong analytical, communication, and presentation skills 

Our Offer

• A temporary full-time position as maternity leave cover (until 09/2026), offering valuable experience one of the most critical and fast-evolving areas of risk management 
• The opportunity to shape Erste Group’s cyber resilience and contribute to protecting millions of customers 
• Exposure to cutting-edge regulatory topics and international best practices 
• Professional development and learning opportunities 
• Discover and enjoy the benefits of Erste Group 
• The minimum wage for this position in accordance with the collective agreement with complete fulfillment of the functional profile is EUR 44.860,76 gross per year (on full-time basis). But this is just a formality - we would be happy to talk about your actual salary in person! 
• We offer our employees the opportunity to divide their hours between working from home and at the office.
• We consider the diversity of our employees as key to innovation and success. As employer we are proud to offer everyone equal chances, irrespective of age, skin colour, religious belief, gender, sexual orientation or origin.
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