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Cyber Governance & Compliance Senior Strategist

ING
ING
Location: Madrid (Hubs Spain) Posted on: 16 July 2026
NL
🎯 Senior📄 Permanent🏠 On-site🧭 Security🏢 Fintech⏳ 5+ yrs🗣️ Italian
Required skills
cybersecuritygovernancecomplianceriskmanagementaigovernancedoranisacraoperationalresilience

At ING Hubs Spain we are looking for a Cyber Governance & Compliance Senior Strategist Your role and work environment: At ING Hubs Spain, we are building a new Cyber Governance and Compliance from the ground up. This is a unique opportunity to join a recently established and fast-growing international Hub, where you will not only contribute to Cybersecurity Governance and Compliance activities but also help shape the future operating model, capabilities, processes, and culture of the team. Unlike traditional governance roles, this position offers the opportunity to actively participate in the creation and scaling of a Cybersecurity Governance capability, working closely with senior stakeholders across ING while helping define how Cybersecurity Governance, AI Governance, Regulatory Compliance, Operational Resilience, and Cyber Risk Management evolve within the organization. If you are motivated by building, influencing, and creating lasting impact, this role offers a unique opportunity to be part of something from the beginning and help shape its future direction. As part of a growing international team, you will collaborate with experts across Global CISO, Risk, Compliance, Architecture, Technology, and Business functions while contributing to some of the most relevant cybersecurity challenges in the financial industry. Why is this role exciting? In this role, you will: Help build and shape a Cybersecurity Governance and Compliance organization from scratch Influence Cybersecurity Governance at a global scale Work on key regulatory and strategic topics such as: AI Security Governance DORA Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) NIS2 Operational Resilience Cyber Risk Management ECB inspections and regulatory programs Collaborate with senior stakeholders across ING Contribute to cybersecurity transformation initiatives impacting the entire organization Gain significant international exposure and growth opportunities Be part of a highly skilled and fast-growing Cybersecurity Hub Your key responsibilities: As a Cyber Governance & Compliance Senior Strategist, you will: Drive cybersecurity governance initiatives across ING and support the Global CISO organization. Support the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of cybersecurity governance frameworks, standards, policies, and control objectives. Monitor and assess compliance with regulatory requirements, internal policies, and security standards. Support strategic regulatory initiatives including DORA, CRA, NIS2, AI Security Governance, and Operational Resilience programs. Perform horizon scanning activities to assess the impact of emerging regulatory and cybersecurity developments. Translate regulatory requirements into practical cybersecurity controls and governance practices. Execute cybersecurity and technology risk assessments to support risk-based decision-making. Support ECB inspections, regulatory assessments, internal audits, and external reviews. Produce governance and regulatory reporting for management and senior stakeholders. Collaborate with global teams to improve cybersecurity maturity and governance practices. Contribute to the evolution of AI Governance and emerging technology risk management. Act as a trusted advisor on cybersecurity governance, regulatory compliance, and risk management topics. What are we looking for? We are looking for professionals who combine cybersecurity knowledge, strategic thinking, and strong stakeholder management capabilities. Required qualifications Bachelor's or Master's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Security, Risk Management, or equivalent experience. 6-10 years of experience in Cybersecurity, Governance, Risk Management, Compliance, Technology Risk, or related disciplines. Solid understanding of cybersecurity principles and technology environments. Strong understanding of governance, risk management, and control frameworks. Experience with cybersecurity and regulatory frameworks such as: ISO 27001 NIST CSF NIS2 DORA Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) SOC 1 / SOC 2 Experience conducting risk assessments and supporting governance or compliance activities. Experience working with policies, control frameworks, KRIs, KPIs, and risk reporting. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong stakeholder management and influencing capabilities. Ability to operate in a complex international environment. Curiosity, growth mindset, and willingness to challenge the status quo. Fluent English. You'll get extra points for Experience within banking, financial services, or regulated industries. Experience supporting ECB inspections or regulatory assessments. Knowledge of AI Governance, AI Risk Management, or emerging technology governance. Previous experience in consulting, Big Four firms, or large international organizations. Certifications such as: CISSP CISM CRISC CISA ISO 27001 Lead Auditor ISO 27001 Lead Implementer What do we offer? The time you spend at work, the challenges you face or the lessons you get are very important, but… What about your personal life? At ING we want your work to fulfill you in every way, and that is why we take care of even the smallest details. Check out what is waiting for you! Be flexible my friend. Our model is all about flexibility and accountability. Keeping both our customers and our colleagues needs in mind, you determine together which days you work at home and which you come to ING MAD to offer your best self. Do your thing. Restaurant card. So that thinking about what to have for lunch doesn’t take up your time or your cravings. Our house will be your home. In our offices you can find electric mobility solutions, doctor, hairdresser, gym, The Good Service (to help you with your errands) and much more! Health insurance. For you and all your family (spouse/partner and children). Life insurance. We help you protect what matters most to you. Flexible remuneration. In addition, you will enjoy our flexible remuneration model, through a more tax-advantaged way, you will be able to access other services such as nursery, transport card, training aids… Transport allowance. It doesn't matter where you live, we’ll help you get to the office. Pension plan. You can benefit from our pension plan after 1 month with us! Discover ING Hubs Spain We’re building something exciting—and we want you to be part of it. ING is launching the new member of ING Hubs in Spain , an integral part of ING in charge of designing and delivering important technological and operational solutions to make banking frictionless for our customers. ING Hubs play a key role in our ‘Growing the difference’ strategy to become the best European bank. This will be our sixth global hub, joining a network of over 13,000 professionals in the Philippines, Poland, Romania, Slovakia, Türkiye and Spain. What makes us different? We have a tech-first mindset: We’re not just a bank—we’re a tech company that happens to do banking. Our new hub will be a center of excellence for scalable, fast, and secure technology. We have global impact: You’ll be working on solutions that serve more than 34 million customers in over 38 countries. We are agile: ING was the first bank to adopt agile at scale. We continue to evolve with a collaborative, cross-functional way of working. Sustainability at the heart of what we do: We have a role to play in defining new ways of doing business that align economic growth with positive environmental and social impact. At ING, we believe in diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We’re proud of our international teams and are committed to creating an environment where everyone can thrive. We value authenticity, collaboration, and continuous learning. We’re looking for curious minds, bold builders, and passionate problem-solvers . If you’re looking for a place to find new ways to drive efficiency and provide superior customer value , where your ideas matter, and where you can grow with purpose— we’re looking forward to meeting you. #LI-DNI

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