Hybrid Head of Data Protection – Cybersecurity Risk

at FIFA

• Job title: Head of Data Protection – Cybersecurity Risk
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Lead
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Postgraduate Degree
• Tech skills: Cyber Security
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Zurich, Switzerland

About the role

• Head of Data Protection & Cybersecurity Risk at FIFA ensuring compliance with data protection laws. Leading strategy while managing risks related to data security and privacy.

Responsibilities

• **These are your key tasks:**
• Lead the development and execution of FIFA´s Data Protection & Cybersecurity Risk strategy in alignment with business objectives.
• Responsible for ensuring global compliance with data protection laws and regulations.
• Develop and implement data protection policies, procedures, and guidelines to safeguard sensitive information.
• Conduct regular risk assessments and audits to identify potential vulnerabilities and areas of non-compliance.
• Legal counselling to internal stakeholders on new projects, systems, or processes to assess and mitigate privacy risks, overseeing the completion of Data Protection Impact Assessments.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for data protection authorities, customers, and employees regarding privacy-related inquiries, complaints, and breaches.
• Establish and maintain effective security governance structures, policies, and procedures to ensure compliance with relevant standards and regulations.
• Identify, assess, and prioritize information security risks, and develop risk mitigation plans to protect the organization's assets and reputation.
• Develop and oversee incident response plans and procedures to promptly detect, respond to, and recover from security incidents and breaches.
• Promote a culture of security awareness and compliance among employees as well as FIFA´s Member Associations through training programs, communication campaigns, and education initiatives regarding data protection best practices and compliance with legal requirements.
• Evaluate, manage relationships and manage contracts with third-party vendors and service providers to ensure that they adhere to appropriate security standards and practices and comply with applicable data protection laws.

Requirements

• **We work hard at FIFA.**We are dedicated, ambitious and innovative.******And we respect our values. Always.****For all roles, we seek talented people with an entrepreneurial spirit and a global mindset.****The specific competencies we require for this position are:
• 10+ years of experience in a similar role.
• In-depth knowledge and experience in Audits, Training & Awareness and Project Management.
• Master degree or similar higher education in Compliance, Law, Technology or related field.
• Professional certifications in the area of Data Protection & Cybersecurity (CIPM, CISSP, CISM, CISA) would be an advantage.
• Strong working knowledge of current IT risks, relevant data protection and cybersecurity related standards (e.g. NIST, COSO, COBIT, ISO27001) and tools.
• Client oriented, efficient and effective.
• Ability to define strategic goals, give clear directions and to lead and empower team members.
• Thorough analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Excellent planning, documentation and organizational skills.
• Ability to adapt speech to audience coming from a broad spectrum of disciplines and with various levels of technical knowledge.
• Outstanding communication skills.
• Proficient in Word / PowerPoint / Excel.**Proficiency in Data Protection & Cybersecurity tools is an advantage.
• Fluent in English.
• Proficiency in any other FIFA language (F / ES / GER) is an asset
• Willingness to travel to specific events.
• Readiness for stand-by duties during specific events.

Benefits

• **The biggest benefit of a career at FIFA is the privilege to work for the beautiful game and create something that matters.******Alongside that privilege, we also offer some extra perks and benefits:
• **Health and fitness:** Regular football sessions for all abilities, plus on-site gym.
• **Home office:** Up to two days of home office per week if work permits and home office allowance for all.
• **Language courses:** Offered to all staff to aid personal and professional growth.
• **Continuous learning**: We care about your development and encourage internal mobility, offering a variety of training and education to help achieve it.
• **Pension:** Flexible pension benefits with generous employer contributions.
• **Relocation assistance:** A dedicated team will be on hand to support your relocation.
• **Sustainability:** We support all employees using public transport.
• **Vacation:** Maintain a healthy work/life balance with a generous vacation allowance.
• **Volunteering:** Make an impact beyond your regular role and bond with colleagues by volunteering with one of our partners.