Director Governance, Security & Resilience

Ref 2588224 | Date: 29 Oct 2026

Michael Page

This strategic position aims to define and drive the global vision of security, risk management, and resilience for a major Swiss institution, in direct interaction with the Executive Board.

Leading multidisciplinary teams, you will advise governing bodies, manage crisis situations, and unite stakeholders around an integrated approach to security and governance.

Director Governance, Security & Resilience

A leading Swiss institution with several thousand employees, operating in a complex, demanding environment that is highly exposed to governance issues.

Missions

• Define and carry the security and resilience vision of the institution.
• Advise the Executive Board on matters of risk, safety, security, and crisis management.
• Drive the global security governance and coordinate the various concerned areas.
• Anticipate regulatory developments and emerging risks.
• Represent the organization to authorities and external partners.
• Lead crisis management systems and ensure the institution's preparedness for exceptional situations.
• Lead a multidisciplinary team composed of managers and experts.
• Support organizational transformations and the development of a culture of prevention and security.

Candidate Profile

• University degree at Master's level or equivalent.
• Proven experience in a director or senior management function.
• Experience in the fields of security, safety, risk management, business continuity, or crisis management.
• Excellent ability to operate within complex organizations and interact with governing bodies.
• Recognized leadership, political sense, and ability to unite people.
• Excellent communication, representation, and influence skills.
• Experience gained in the public, parapublic sector, or organizations with high governance constitutes an asset.

Conditions and Benefits

Beyond a security function, this position represents a unique opportunity to contribute to the strategic directions of an important institution, to participate in governance reflections, and to exert a concrete impact on the resilience of a complex organization.

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