Job Description

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About the role

As a Working Student in the Cyber Risk & Operational Resilience team at Forvis Mazars, you will support our experts in consulting and assurance engagements in the areas of Cyber Risk, Operational Resilience and Data Protection. You will contribute to projects for various clients and gain insights into current regulatory developments as well as established cyber and risk frameworks. Topics related to AI Risk may also occasionally be part of your work.

Your responsibilities

• Support Cyber Risk Assessments and assurance activities in the areas of Cyber Security, Operational Resilience (e.g. BCM), Third-Party Risk Management (TPRM) and Data Protection
• Contribute to Cyber Security and Compliance Assessments based on established frameworks such as ISO 27001, NIST CSF, CIS Controls, etc.
• Support the analysis of regulatory requirements, e.g. DORA, NIS2 and data protection / privacy regulations
• Document audit and assessment results and support the preparation of findings
• Prepare reports, presentations and client deliverables
• Support the preparation of workshops and client meetings
• Conduct research on current Cyber Risk, Operational Resilience and Privacy topics
• Support business development activities, e.g. proposal preparation and presentations
• Assist with events and professional forums in the areas of Cyber Risk, Resilience and AI Risk
• Project-based travel to client sites

Your profile

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s program, e.g. in:

o Information Systems / Business Informatics

o Computer Science / Cyber Security

o Business / Risk Management

o Law with a focus on Data Protection / Privacy or Technology

• Strong interest in Cyber Risk, Operational Resilience, Governance and Data Protection
• Interest in regulatory topics and frameworks such as ISO 27001, NIST, DORA, NIS2 etc.
• Analytical and detail-oriented working style with an understanding of risk and compliance topics
• Very good MS365 skills, especially PowerPoint and Excel
• Basic understanding of IT and Cyber Security concepts
• Very good German and English skills, French is a plus

Why Forvis Mazars

• Insight into Cyber Risk consulting and assurance projects at leading companies
• Collaboration with cyber, risk and compliance experts
• Work with international teams and clients
• Modern office in Zurich and flexible working models
• Hybrid work environment and flexible working hours to balance studies and work
• Participation in Cyber, Resilience and AI events

At Forvis Mazars inclusion and diversity are central to our values. We recognise that being an inclusive and diverse organisation makes us stronger as a business.

We seek to attract and recruit people who reflect the diverse nature of our clients and communities, regardless of ethnicity, nationality, disability, faith or belief, social background, age, sexual orientation and gender identity. Forvis Mazars selects candidates based on skills, knowledge, qualifications and experience.

We would not consider sent profiles by recruitment agencies.