Governance, Risk and Compliance Lead (CIO-2026-108-LD)

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Company Description At CERN , the European Organization for Nuclear Research, physicists and engineers are probing the fundamental structure of the universe. Using the world's largest and most complex scientific instruments, they study the basic constituents of matter - fundamental particles that are made to collide together at close to the speed of light. The process gives physicists clues about how particles interact, and provides insights into the fundamental laws of nature. Introduction: This function co-ordinates the definition of policies and adherence assessments in the CERN Office of the CIO in areas of Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC). This includes data governance, enterprise architecture, cyber-security and vendor risk management. Functions: - Lead and coordinate Governance, Risk, and Compliance activities across the Office of the CIO (OCIO). - Represent the OCIO in senior management forums and technical committees, ensuring alignment and visibility. - Develop and manage OCIO work plans, monitor progress, and proactively flag risks or issues to the CIO. - Serve as the primary point of contact for all audit-related matters within the CIO function. Qualifications: Mas...