IS Security Risk & Compliance Advisor

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This position reports to:

IS Department Manager for Compliance and Risk Advisory

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In this role, you will have the opportunity to support ABB in strengthening information security, regulatory compliance, and risk management across a global organization. Each day, you will contribute to ensuring secure adoption of technologies, protecting critical business information, and supporting compliance with internal policies and external regulations. You will also showcase your expertise by collaborating with global stakeholders to identify risks, improve security practices, and drive continuous improvement across the IS landscape.

 

The work model for the role is: Hybrid

 

This role is contributing to the Information Systems (IS) Security function globally. Main stakeholders are Information Security teams, IS Compliance teams, IS Business users, IS Business Process Owners, IS Solution Architects, and Core and Business Area IS organizations.

 

You will be mainly accountable for:

• Performing information security, risk, and regulatory compliance assessments to support secure technology adoption and ensure alignment with ABB policies, standards, and applicable regulations.
• Identifying security and compliance risks, providing recommendations to mitigate vulnerabilities, and supporting the implementation of security controls across business and technology initiatives.
• Collaborating with global business and IS stakeholders to provide security and compliance advisory, ensuring effective governance and consistent application of security and regulatory requirements.
• Monitoring the security and compliance landscape, supporting risk management activities, and contributing to regulatory adherence across ABB's global operations.
• Supporting the continuous improvement of security, compliance, and governance processes by promoting standardization, process optimization, and best practices.
• Utilizing data analytics, cloud technologies, and modern security methodologies to strengthen security operations and improve service effectiveness.

 

Qualifications for the role

• You are highly skilled in information security, regulatory compliance, governance, risk management, and privacy, and enjoy working in a global Information Systems environment.
• You have 0–4 years of experience in information security, cybersecurity, risk management, or compliance-related roles, supporting security and regulatory initiatives.
• Possess an enhanced knowledge of security operations, cloud solutions, governance, risk and compliance (GRC), technology architecture, process improvement, and agile methodologies.
• You are passionate about cybersecurity, continuous improvement, and collaborating with global stakeholders to strengthen security, compliance, and risk management practices.
• Degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
• Professional certifications such as ISO 27001 Lead Implementer are required. Certifications including CompTIA+, ISO 27001 Lead Implementer, and ITIL 4/5 are considered an advantage.
• You demonstrate strong stakeholder management, negotiation, business communication, and cross-cultural collaboration skills, with the ability to build effective relationships in a global environment.
• You are at ease communicating in English, both written and spoken, within an international business environment.

Benefits:

• Enjoy a stable employment in a company with a long history in innovation and technology.

• Collaborate with experienced experts in an international environment.

• Seize individual development and training opportunities, from job specific to soft skills.

• Private medical care (including offers for family members) and life insurance.

• Receive attractive remuneration based on your experience and skills, and other financial benefits, such as annual bonus and internal share purchase program.

• Choose from various benefits in kind, ranging from healthy lifestyle offerings, to knowledge sharing, to teambuilding activities.

Building a cleaner, smarter future takes all kinds of minds: the curious, the courageous, and the creative. That's why we welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences.

Ready to make an impact?

Apply today or visit https://www.abb.com to learn more about the impact of our solutions across the globe.