Senior Compliance & Supplier Risk Lead (IC – Support to Security Officer)

Senior Compliance & Supplier Risk Lead (IC – Support to Security Officer)

Since 1994, THEMA Consulting has been a trusted partner for banks and corporates in Treasury, Capital Markets and Risk Management. We deliver cutting-edge technology and services, backed by a strong culture of security, compliance and operational excellence.

The Role

We are looking for a Senior Compliance & Supplier Risk Lead to strengthen our Security & Compliance team in Lugano.

In this role, you will support our Security Officer as the senior reference for Third-Party Risk Management (TPRM) and regulatory compliance (ISO/IEC 27001, DORA, FINMA). You will lead vendor risk assessments, monitor critical suppliers, and ensure our security and resilience framework meets the highest international standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with ISO/IEC 27001:2022, DORA, and FINMA requirements.
• Negotiate and validate contractual clauses (incl. DPA, audit rights, sub-outsourcing).
• Support audits, inspections, and client/regulator requests.

Your Profile

• 15+ years in security/compliance within financial services, fintech, or IT service providers (MSP/SaaS).
• Strong expertise in ISO/IEC 27001, GDPR, Swiss FADP, and TPRM frameworks.
• Familiarity with cloud and infrastructure services (IaaS/PaaS/SaaS, SOC/MSSP, IAM, BCP/DR).
• Experience with DORA requirements and outsourcing regulations.
• Fluency in Italian (C2) and English (C1).

Nice to Have

• Experience with EU/Swiss regulators (FINMA, ECB, EBA, BaFin, ACPR, IVASS, CSSF, CNMV).
• Knowledge of FINMA Circulars 2018/3 (Outsourcing) and 2023/1 (Operational Risks & Resilience).

What We Offer

• A performance-driven, international environment.
• Career growth and development opportunities.
• Direct exposure to regulatory and technological innovation.
• A collaborative and diverse workplace culture.

THEMA Consulting is an Equal Opportunity Employer: we respect and empower each individual and support the diverse cultures, perspectives, skills, and experiences within our workforce.

Employment Type

Full-time.