At Ayvens, progress starts with you. Our ambitions to shape the future of sustainable mobility are powered by our talent. Join us, and get better with every move. We are looking for an experienced Head of Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) & Cybersecurity Transformation to lead our 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.

Responsibilities:

• 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:

• Strategic vision and leadership skills to drive a complex cybersecurity transformation across a multinational organization.
• Relevant experience in a similar role, preferably with 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.

What We Offer:

• A journey together with investments in professional growth, rewards, and incentives, plus plenty of training and experience on the job to create an inspiring environment that fosters high performance with positive impact.
• Comprehensive rewards and recognition, believing in rewarding you holistically through compensation, competitive benefits, and rich development opportunities.
• Opportunities to reach your full potential by offering support to advance your career.
• A healthy, positive work atmosphere with a variety of benefits to maintain mental and physical strength and achieve work-life balance.
• An engaging environment where you can be your authentic self and harness your commitment, curiosity, and collaboration.
• A commitment to building a sustainable future, conscious of our environment and working together to drive electrification and decarbonization.

Make your move at Ayvens, where we provide a unique opportunity to accelerate the transition to electric, lead the way to decarbonization, and shape the industry’s digital transformation. If you’re looking for a fulfilling career with a positive impact, we’d love to discuss your opportunities with us!

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