Head of IT Governance & Security (all genders)

Competencies: Ensures Accountability; Drives Vision and Purpose; Finding effective solutions; Instills Trust

At UNIQA, we believe we achieve more together. We’re actively shaping the future of insurance — with innovative technology, strong teams and people at the heart of it: our customers and our colleagues. Become part of our transformation and bring your perspective. Apply as Head of IT Governance & Security (all genders) to lead governance that demonstrably creates value across UNIQA IT – separate where regulation requires it, and one team everywhere else. 

What you can expect:

• You’ll own the architecture stack — enterprise, solution, technology and data – for UNIQA IT: the target picture and the standards everyone builds against. 

• You’ll own Group IT Security end to end — all group-wide security services (including the outsourced SOC), and first-line security operations and incident response for Austria. 

• You’ll grow group-wide collaboration through Communities — the place where UNIQA works across business units and hierarchies on its key strategic initiatives. 

• You’ll set the IT rulebook and make it live — policies, standards and key controls group-wide, including AI governance: governance that demonstrably creates value, not governance that blocks. 

• You’ll ensure financial integrity, performance and compliance — IT meets every internal, legal and regulatory requirement (incl. DORA, EU AI Act, GDPR, FMA) and provably delivers value. 

• You’ll provide independent outsourcing and third-party control — safeguarding the regulatory compliance of IT outsourcing and contracting in general, and of the captive, exclusive relationship with UNIQA IT Services GmbH in particular. 

• You’ll be part of the top leadership team of UNIQA IT — shaping direction together with the Head of Group Data & IT and the two Managing Directors of UNIQA IT Services. 

What we expect:

• You bring senior leadership experience from large, complex and ideally regulated organizations — with the standing to operate as a peer at top-leadership level. 

• You know IT & security governance and regulation deeply — DORA, GDPR, EU AI Act, ISO 27001/NIST — ideally in financial services or insurance (FMA). 

• You’ve owned enterprise, solution, technology and data architecture at scale. 

• You’ve led information security including security operations (SOC, incident response). 

• You’ve controlled outsourcing and third-party risk in a regulated, captive or shared-services context. 

• You hold a credible, independent control line and can say “no” when it matters — while staying a genuine partner, not a blocker. 

• You make governance lived, measurable and value-creating, and you lead from evidence and dialogue. 

• You’re at home across cultures and languages — fluent in German and English — stay calm under regulatory and security pressure and develop people and culture with care. 

Please note: application deadline is July 15th 17:00. We will not be able to take any applications after this deadline. 

Benefits: An onboarding plan, welcome events and a buddy system will give you the best possible start; A discounted DO&CO canteen is available to you in the office, and you will also receive financial support for meals if you work from home; A modern & bright office with break areas in the heart of the city as well as modern IT equipment provide a good environment; Discounted insurance and a company subsidy provide security. Additionally vouchers for supermarkets, perfumeries, furniture and hardware stores and much more can be purchased; Flexible working hours: our working hours are tailored to your needs; Possibility to work from home and a financial starter package for individual use; Remote work within the EU: Work up to 20 days a year from an EU country of your choice; Stress-free commute: Optimal accessibility by public transport; Support from the works council - benefit from a wide range of subsidies and offers; Vaccination campaigns, check-ups and blood donation campaigns are offered on site on an ongoing basis. Free & anonymous coaching sessions for personal and professional challenges; We cover 50% of your annual public transportation ticket; We offer various training opportunities to help you grow professionally and personally; Whether it's a summer party, an after-work get-together on the roof terrace or punch in winter - there are many opportunities to network and celebrate