Head of Governance, Risk & Compliance & Cybersecurity Transformation

LeasePlan
Paris, France
27 days ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English

Tech stack

Cyber Security Information Technology

Job description

  • Define and deliver the cybersecurity Governance, Risk & Compliance strategy, roadmap, operating model and associated transformation initiatives across Ayvens.
  • Lead and develop the GRC & Transformation team, including workforce planning, recruitment, performance management, coaching and capability development.
  • Establish, maintain and continuously improve cybersecurity governance frameworks, policies, standards, controls and compliance assessment programs aligned with Société Générale Group requirements and applicable regulations.
  • Oversee cybersecurity and IT risk management activities, including risk assessments, risk acceptance processes, audit remediation, operational risk monitoring, business continuity and crisis management.
  • Manage relationships with key stakeholders including senior leadership, regulators, auditors, Lines of Defense (LoD2 and LoD3), IT teams and country organizations.
  • Drive the cybersecurity transformation and integration program across Ayvens by harmonizing frameworks, processes, technologies and operating practices following the merger.
  • Monitor program performance, prepare executive governance committees, manage escalations, track KPIs and ensure effective communication and reporting to senior management.

Requirements

The ideal candidate has the strategic vision and leadership skills required to drive a complex cybersecurity transformation across a multinational organization. You are an experienced cybersecurity and risk management leader with a strong ability to build relationships across business, technology and control functions, while influencing stakeholders at executive level and delivering sustainable change in a highly regulated environment., You will have relevant experience in a similar role, preferably holding a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Security, Information Technology, Risk Management, Business Administration or a related field.

  • Proven experience leading large-scale cybersecurity transformation and integration programs within complex international organizations.
  • Strong expertise in cybersecurity governance, IT risk management, compliance frameworks and regulatory requirements.
  • Demonstrated experience managing cybersecurity policies, standards, controls, audits, risk assessments and operational resilience programs.
  • Excellent stakeholder management skills with experience collaborating with executive leadership, regulators, auditors and control functions.
  • Strong project and program management capabilities with a track record of delivering strategic initiatives and organizational change.
  • Proven people leadership experience, including team development, resource planning and performance management.
  • Knowledge of industry frameworks and standards such as ISO 27001, NIST, operational risk management and financial services regulatory environments is highly desirable.
  • Fluent in English is required.

Benefits & conditions

We’re on this journey together. By investing in professional growth, rewards and incentives, plus plenty of training and experience on the job, we create an inspiring environment for our colleagues that fosters high performance with positive impact.

Enjoy comprehensive rewards and recognition.

We believe in rewarding you holistically, through compensation, competitive benefits and rich development opportunities.

Discover your talent.

We enable you to reach your full potential by offering you the opportunities and support to reach the next level in your career.

Benefit from a healthy, positive work atmosphere.

We offer a wide variety of benefits to help keep you mentally and physically strong and to find the perfect work-life balance.

Find a shared sense of belonging.

We create an engaging environment where you can be your authentic self and harness your commitment, curiosity and collaboration.

About the company

As our new experienced Head of Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) & Cybersecurity Transformation, you will lead Ayvens’ GRC activities and drive the integration of cybersecurity operations following the merger between ALD and LeasePlan. You will play a pivotal role in standardizing cybersecurity practices, harmonizing governance frameworks, processes and tools, while ensuring alignment with Société Générale Group standards and regulatory requirements. You will be responsible for strengthening cybersecurity governance, managing risk and compliance activities, and leading a large-scale transformation program to support the future cybersecurity operating model of Ayvens., We’re conscious of our environment and the societies we’re part of and we work together to drive electrification and lead the way to decarbonisation.

Make your Move at Ayvens

Ayvens provides a unique opportunity: the chance to accelerate the transition to electric, lead the way to decarbonisation and shape the industry’s digital transformation. Behind the wheel, our people make the difference, driving us towards our ambitions. Ayvens is home to the best talent in the industry - so if you’re looking for a fulfilling career with positive impact, we’d love to discuss your opportunities with us!

Ready to make your move at Ayvens? Join a global leader in sustainable mobility and follow @ayvens, @lifeatayvens, and Ayvens on LinkedIn to check out what’s happening at Ayvens!

Our commitment

We’re committed to building a culture where everyone can be themselves and where everyone gets an equal chance to make their journey count. If you’d like to learn more about our DE&I journey - and how you can contribute - please find out more on Career pages of our website.

Why Ayvens?

With over 3.1 million vehicles managed across more than 40 countries, we provide full-service leasing, flexible subscription services, fleet management services and multi-mobility solutions to customers of all sizes, including large corporates, SMEs, professionals, and private individuals. By leveraging our unique position to lead the way to net zero and further shape the digital transformation of the industry, we are well-positioned to meet the evolving mobility needs of our clients and provide them with the solutions they need to thrive.

At Ayvens, we believe that our success is driven by our commitment to customer satisfaction. Our team is dedicated to delivering innovative solutions and technology-enabled services that help our customers focus on their everyday business. We’re committed to sustainable mobility and have made it a core part of our strategy. In everything we do, we’re guided by the principles of authenticity, curiosity, commitment and collaboration. We aim to foster an organisation that’s diverse in people and ideas, where everyone can thrive and be themselves, no matter who they are.

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