Job Description
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The **Group CISO \& Security** is an executive-level role responsible for defining, governing, and overseeing the **global security strategy** of Europ Assistance Group. The role covers **Cybersecurity, Information Security, Corporate, Event and Travel Security**, ensuring the protection of information assets, people, operations, and corporate reputation across all entities and geographies.

The Group CISO establishes a consistent Group-wide security posture while enabling business growth, digital transformation, and regulatory compliance.

**Organizational Setting**

The Group CISO \& Security operates within a **federated Group security model**, combining central governance with local execution.

* At **Holding level** , the Group CISO team is composed of **three organization units:**Security Governance, Architecture \& Strategy, Security Operations.

* The role maintains a **solid-line reporting relationship with all local CISOs**across Europ Assistance Group, ensuring alignment with Group strategy, consistent risk management, and coordinated incident and crisis response.

* The local CISOs are located in the key countries / regions: North \& South America, Europe (multiple countries), India \& Middle East, Malaysia, Australia \& New Zealand.

This governance model in place, ensures clear Group authority while preserving proximity to local business, regulatory, and operational environments.

**Key Responsibilities**

* Define, own, and continuously evolve the **Europ Assistance Security Strategy**, covering cybersecurity, information security, corporate security, event security, and travel security, in alignment with the directive received from the Generali CSO team.

* **Establish Group security governance frameworks**, policies, standards, and minimum requirements applicable to all entities.

* Define and operate the **Group security and cybersecurity risk management framework**, including risk assessments, threat analysis, and executive-level reporting.

* Ensure **security-by-design** principles are embedded into IT systems, digital platforms, cloud environments, and customer-facing web and mobile applications.

* Oversee **Europ Assistance security operations**, including incident detection, response, crisis coordination, and post-incident improvement.

* Act as executive lead for major cybersecurity or security incidents impacting the Group.

* Implement the **Third-Party and Supply Chain Security framework** for suppliers, partners, cloud providers, and SaaS solutions.

* Define and implement the **Corporate Security framework**, including physical security of offices, assets, and executive protection where applicable.

* Oversee security planning and risk assessments for **major corporate events**.

* Define and govern the **Travel Security aspects**, including risk-based travel policies and employee crisis support.

* Act as **a trusted advisor to executives and senior management** across all security domains.

* Promote a strong **security culture and awareness** while enabling innovation through pragmatic, business-oriented security solutions.

Preferred Experience
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Master degree from a TOP School Perfect command of English (in written \& in spoken)

* Proven experience in a **senior or Group-level CISO / Security leadership role** within a large, international organization.

* Strong background in **cybersecurity, information security, and digital risk management**, ideally within regulated or complex environments.

* Demonstrated experience operating in **federated / multi-entity organizations** with both central governance and local execution.

* Experience managing or overseeing **corporate, physical, event, or people security** is considered a strong asset.

* Track record of executive-level stakeholder engagement, crisis leadership, and board-level reporting.

**Skills \& Competencies**

* Strategic mindset with the ability to translate security risks into business-relevant insights.

* Strong leadership and influencing skills in complex, matrixed environments.

* Excellent communication skills with executive, technical, and non-technical audiences.

* Pragmatic, risk-based approach balancing protection, compliance, and business agility.

* High credibility, integrity, and sound judgment under pressure.

* Excellent team leader, able to keep the team engaged and to support at 360º from technical to managerial aspects.

Recruitment Process
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HR - N 1 / N 2 - Culture fit

Additional Information
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* Contract Type: **Full-Time**

* Location: **Saint-Denis**

* Education Level: **Master's Degree**

* Experience: **Senior or Group-level CISO**

* **Possible partial remote**

* **Reporting lines \& Key Stakeholders**

* **Reports to**: Europ assistance Group COO (solid line) and to the Generali CSO (dotted line)

* **Key Stakeholders**: Group CIO, Group CRO, Compliance, Legal, DPO, Internal Audit, Local CISOs, Heads of Group Business Units

* **Organizational Scope**

* **Scope**: Europ Assistance Group, including controlled legal entities

* **Geographical Coverage**: Worldwide