About Us
Rothschild & Co is a leading global financial services group with seven generations of family control and a history of over 200 years at the centre of the world's financial markets.
Our expertise, intellectual capital and global network enable us to provide a distinct perspective that makes a meaningful difference to our clients, communities and planet.
We have 4,600 talented specialists on the ground in over 40 countries around the world, enabling us to deliver a unique global perspective across four market-leading business divisions – Global Advisory, Wealth Management, Asset Management and Five Arrows.
As a family-controlled business built on relationships, we place a huge emphasis on our people and finding the right colleagues to take our business forward.
Rothschild & Co is committed to an inclusive and supportive environment where different perspectives are valued. We are focused on the attraction and recruitment, development and retention and progression of high calibre talent to ensure we and our clients benefit from the value of difference.
Overview of Role
Rothschild & Co Bank AG’s Information Security & Data Protection team is responsible for defining and overseeing the delivery of the information/cyber security strategy and data protection programme. The team is part of the wider Group Information Security within the Group Risk function. The role offers direct exposure to a regulated banking environment, with involvement in cybersecurity governance, third-party risk oversight, and regulatory-driven initiatives (e.g. FINMA, DORA).
The successful candidate will join the Information Security and Data Protection team within our Wealth Management division, with a preferred start date of 1 September 2026. The role will work alongside the InfoSec Officer and the Data Protection & InfoSec Specialist to provide operational support across both the cybersecurity and data privacy mandates.
Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be responsible for information security assessments and controls, third-party security risk assessments, and will support the maintenance of the data protection framework. The role will progressively take ownership of selected tasks under supervision, including coordination of additional responsibilities:
- KPI/KRI reporting, including security metrics, and compliance dashboards for management
- Security awareness support activities, newsletter content, and training coordination
- Information Security Risk Management and control assessment activities
Experience, Skills and Competencies Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Security, Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics or a related field
- Up to 2 years of professional experience in information security, data protection, or related areas; relevant internships are equally valued
- Basic understanding and awareness of information security frameworks (e.g. ISO 27001, NIST) and/or data protection regulations (e.g. GDPR, Swiss FADP)
- Interest in the regulatory landscape (e.g. FINMA, DORA, SWIFT CSP) and willingness to develop expertise over time
- Strong organizational and communication skills and ability to manage multiple parallel workstreams and prioritise tasks effectively
- Ability to interact with technical and non-technical stakeholders and operate in a regulated environment with multiple priorities
- Fluent in English (written and spoken) and proficent in German is a must; Italian and/or French are a plus
Benefits
- Rothschild & Co is committed to safeguarding and enhancing the health and wellbeing of all its employees. To support this, Rothschild & Co provides all employees with a range of healthcare services and benefits that aim to support their overall wellbeing
- We are conducive to creating a working environment and culture where people can succeed
- We provide a variety of inhouse trainings, as well as tuition assistance for further education and training courses
If you are curious to learn more about us and have valuable experiences in a similar role, then please submit your CV and Cover Letter through our recruitment tool.
