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Senior Cyber GRC Specialist - SCFGS

On-site in Boadilla del Monte·Full-time·Added 5 days ago (last checked 12 Oct)

Santander

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Full-time
English
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Requirements

What we're looking for

  • Minimum 4 years of experience in Cybersecurity Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC), IT Risk Management, Information Security, Audit or related disciplines (Required).
  • Experience working within regulated environments (Required).
  • Experience coordinating cybersecurity governance activities across multiple stakeholders, business units or geographies (Required).
  • Strong understanding of cybersecurity threats, vulnerabilities, attack vectors and security control deficiencies (Required).
  • Cybersecurity Governance, Risk and Compliance frameworks, including risk assessments, KRIs, RCSA and cyber metrics (Required).

Nice to have

  • Knowledge of cybersecurity regulations, policies, standards and control environments applicable to financial institutions (Preferred).
  • Experience monitoring and managing cybersecurity audits, findings, remediation plans and recommendations (Preferred).
  • Understanding of cybersecurity budgeting and financial management concepts, including CAPEX and OPEX (Preferred).
  • Experience managing and overseeing cybersecurity vendors, contracts and third-party services (Preferred).
  • Knowledge of Business Continuity, Information Security Office governance and resilience frameworks (Preferred).
  • Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CISA, CEH, CSX or equivalent (Preferred).
  • Experience collaborating with local Information Protection teams and global cybersecurity functions in international organizations (Preferred).
  • Strong analytical and risk-based thinking.
  • Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
  • Governance and compliance-oriented mindset.
  • Ability to influence and drive alignment across multiple teams and geographies.
  • Continuous improvement and problem-solving mindset.
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Proactive approach to risk identification and remediation.
  • Collaboration and teamwork in complex, matrixed environments.

Languages

  • English - Advanced level (minimum B2; C1 preferred) (Required).
  • Spanish - Professional working proficiency (Preferred).

The role

Senior Cyber GRC Specialist - SCFGSCountry: Spain

What you'll do

As a Senior Cyber GRC Specialist, you will support the implementation and oversight of the Cyber Transformation Plan, ensuring alignment with corporate cybersecurity policies, regulatory requirements, and risk management frameworks across the organization. You will act as a key partner to local and global stakeholders, driving governance, risk, compliance, and cybersecurity oversight activities while promoting best practices and continuous improvement.

  • Reporting cybersecurity governance, risk and compliance status to Corporate Security Functions and Second Line of Defense stakeholders.
  • Supervising cybersecurity plans and supporting the definition, monitoring and optimization of cybersecurity budgets across entities.
  • Monitoring compliance with cybersecurity policies, standards, regulatory requirements and internal controls.
  • Defining, maintaining and tracking Key Risk Indicators (KRIs), Technology Health (ToH) maps and cybersecurity performance metrics.
  • Managing and overseeing the Cyber Risk Lifecycle, including risk identification, assessment, mitigation and reporting activities.
  • Coordinating the definition and execution of local Cybersecurity Director Plans, ensuring alignment with global cybersecurity strategies and corporate objectives.
  • Assessing existing cybersecurity governance practices and proposing improvements to strengthen security posture and operational effectiveness.
  • Promoting standardization, harmonization and optimization of cybersecurity services, processes and controls across countries.
  • Identifying, sharing and implementing best practices, lessons learned and synergies among local and global teams.
  • Ensuring the effective implementation of cybersecurity regulations, procedures and standards while maintaining strong collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.

We're shaping the way we work through innovation, cutting-edge technology, collaboration and the freedom to explore new ideas.

We're shaping the way we work through innovation, cutting-edge technology, collaboration and the freedom to explore new ideas. To succeed in this role, you will be responsible for:

Hiring process

2 steps2 interviews
  1. Application

  2. CV screening · With recruitment team

  3. Phone call

    With People & Culture team · Phone call · 20 min

    A short call about your motivation and the details of the role.

  4. Interviews

    Virtual or in-person conversations about your experience, expectations and the value you could bring.

  5. Background check

  6. Offer

  • Santander suggests exploring the company on its website and LinkedIn before applying.
  • The Spanish version of the page lists the same eight steps.

About Santander

Banco Santander is a global financial services group headquartered in Boadilla del Monte, Spain, and one of the largest banks in the eurozone by market value. It operates across retail and commercial banking, wealth management, and investment banking (through its CIB division, Santander Corporate & Investment Banking), with a strong focus on digital transformation and fintech innovation. The group serves over 160 million customers worldwide and employs more than 200,000 people, with a significant technology and operations hub in Spain.

In Spain, Santander is a dominant financial institution and a major employer of tech, data, and business talent, with its main technology and operations center in Boadilla del Monte (Madrid area) and additional offices in cities like Barcelona and Santander. The company is actively investing in AI, cybersecurity, and digital product development, making it a relevant destination for international professionals seeking roles in banking, engineering, and data. Its global scale and English-friendly corporate environment, especially in CIB and technology teams, offer strong opportunities for relocators.

Industry
Banking and Fintech
Founded
1857
Employees
100,000–500,000
Headquarters
Boadilla del Monte, Spain
In Spain
Boadilla del Monte, Madrid, Barcelona

Good to know if you are moving

  • Santander is headquartered in Boadilla del Monte, near Madrid, and offers a large, international work environment with English commonly used in tech and CIB roles.
  • The company has a strong commitment to digital transformation, with significant investment in AI, cybersecurity, and data engineering, creating opportunities for tech professionals.
  • Santander provides relocation support and has a diverse workforce, with employees from many nationalities, especially in its technology and operations centers.
  • The bank's global presence means opportunities for international mobility and career growth across its many subsidiaries.
  • Working at Santander in Spain offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including flexible working arrangements and professional development programs.

In their own words

About the company & team

Santander Consumer Finance Global Services is looking for a Senior Cyber GRC Specialist based out of Madrid.

Additional information

Our people are our greatest strength. Every individual contributes unique perspectives that make us stronger as a team and as an organization. We're enabling teams to go beyond by valuing who they are and empowering what they bring.

The following requirements represent the knowledge, skills, and abilities essential for success in this role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

If you want to know more about us, follow us on https://es.linkedin.com/company/banco-santander

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