Principal, Cyber & Digital Safeguards

Purpose of Job

The role contributes to the implementation of the Bank’s Digital Approach. The Digital Approach consists of: i) enabling equal access to digital technology and skills, ii) provision of financial and technical support to companies and governments, and iii) establishment of robust governance practices. The role also contributes to the implementation of cybersecurity management approaches across various sectors and supports the work around digital risks as per EBRD’s Environmental and Social Policy, all consist of the need to screen banking projects for digital risks, providing concrete cyber advice and putting in place required mitigation measures. The role also contributes to implementing cybersecurity advisory work for Bank’s clients.

Accountabilities & Responsibilities

Operational Delivery

•    Lead and support the development of methodologies regarding cyber and digital safeguards assessments of projects

•    Lead the technical elements of project digital safeguard screening process and work with consultants and other banking teams on shaping and conducting in depth due diligence processes.

•    Lead and support the Hub technical discussions on digital safeguards and cybersecurity with stakeholders and clients. 

•    Lead on the development of digital safeguards and cybersecurity advisory and other products to be deployed by the EBRD.

•    Lead, together with delivery teams, the shaping and implementation of technical assistance projects with EBRD clients.

•    Support the Hub’s policy teams on embedding the theme of digital safeguards in strategic initiatives.

Organisational Development

•    Lead technical discussions with cybersecurity and digital safeguards vendors and service providers to explore partnerships.

•    Keep abreast of developments in the field of cybersecurity and digital safeguards: regulatory, policy, technological innovation and industry trends, and advise on the impact of these on various works streams and potential new ones.

•    Lead and support upskilling efforts of other team members, and other banking departments, on said topics.

Knowledge, Skills, Experience & Qualifications

Academic Qualifications

•    Master’s degree in a discipline relevant to the EBRD and the theme of digital safeguards and cybersecurity
•    Fluent English, with excellent written and oral communications skills.
•    Knowledge of another language (e.g. Russian, French or Arabic) both written and spoken would be desirable.

Experience/Knowledge

•    Cybersecurity or Privacy professional certifications are highly desirable. 
•    Experience in assessing digital risks from a regulatory, insurance, investment or similar standpoint is highly desirable
•    Experience in auditing digital safeguard controls is highly desirable
•    Experience in implementing digital safeguards and cybersecurity for large organizations as part of in-house teams or as a consultant is desirable
•    Specific digital risk experience in the following sectors is highly desirable: Energy (TSOs, DSOs, Renewable energy), National Transportation infrastructure and Financial institutions.
•    Knowledge of a diverse set of digital risk standards, frameworks and baselines (ISO 27001, IEC/ISA-62443, C2M2, CIS18 etc..) is highly desirable
•    Expertise in both IT environments, OT and cloud is desirable
•    Good knowledge of vendor and service provider landscape is desirable.

Technical Skills 

•    Ability to analyse digital safeguards on the technical level: understanding network typologies and other technical documents. 
•    Must be able to recommend controls on the policy and technical level, showing pragmatism, creativity and an overall business facilitating mindset.
•    Must be able to articulate observations and arguments in a convincing and concise manner, both orally and in writing to both internal and external counterparts.  
•    Organisational skills. Must be able to lead multiple and wide raging tasks concurrently. Ability to deliver quality outputs within often tight deadlines.  

What is it like to work at the EBRD? / About EBRD 

Our agile and innovative approach is what makes life at the EBRD a unique experience! You will be part of a pioneering and diverse international organisation, and use your talents to make a real difference to people's lives and help shape the future of the regions we invest in.  

At EBRD, our Values – Inclusiveness, Innovation, Trust, and Responsibility – are at the heart of how we work. We bring these to life through our Workplace Behaviours: listening well and speaking up, collaborating smartly, acting decisively with full commitment, and simplifying to amplify our impact. These principles shape our culture and define our success. We seek individuals who not only share these values but are also committed to embedding them in their daily work, fostering a positive and high-performing environment. 

The EBRD environment provides you with: 

• Varied, stimulating and engaging work that gives you an opportunity to interact with a wide range of experts in the financial, political, public and private sectors across the regions we invest in. 
• A working culture that embraces inclusion and celebrates diversity. Our workforce reflects a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences, bringing fresh ideas, energy, and innovation and enhancing our ability to serve our clients, shareholders, and counterparties effectively.
• A hybrid workplace that offers flexibility to teams and individuals; that is based on trust, flexibility and connectedness. 
• An environment that places sustainability, equality and digital transformation at the heart of what we do. 
• A workplace that prioritises employee wellbeing and provides a comprehensive suite of competitive benefits. 

Diversity is one of the Bank’s core values which are at the heart of everything it does.  As such, the EBRD seeks to ensure that everyone is treated with respect and given equal opportunities and works in an inclusive environment. The EBRD encourages all qualified candidates who are nationals of the EBRD member countries to apply regardless of their racial, ethnic, religious and cultural background, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, socio-economic background or disability.   

Please note, that due to the high volume of applications received, we regret to inform you that we are unable to provide detailed feedback to candidates who have not been shortlisted (for further consideration).