Cryptography Policy Officer

Why join us

Embark on your new adventure at Euroclear, and work at the heart of the global capital markets. We connect over 2,000 financial institutions across the globe. As an open and resilient infrastructure, we contribute to the stability of the financial markets. We help clients cut through complexity, lower costs, and mitigate risks of financial transactions. At Euroclear, we have the clear ambition to use our key role to facilitate and accelerate a sustainable global financial system. 

What We Offer:

• Work closely with inspiring, supportive and engaged colleagues from more than 80 different countries. 
• Practice your talents in a highly professional international environment. 
• Join a learning and development environment with an emphasis on knowledge sharing and training.
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Ways of working

Find your own optimal balance within our hybrid working model, where you can connect at the office 8 days a month and also benefit from remote working. 

Great Place to Work for All

We are committed to creating an inclusive culture that celebrates diversity and strives to be a Great Place to Work for All. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment, regardless of any aspect that makes them unique (including race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, pregnancy, disability, ...). If you need any specific accommodation due to disability or any other reason, you can let the recruiter know during your application process. Our values guide how we work together and shape our future:

Your role

• Define and maintain policies, practices, and controls related to cryptography at Euroclear
• Synthesize guidance from various standards bodies into practical advice regarding cryptographic design and use
• Advise and assist other teams with their cryptographic needs
• Oversee key ceremonies to ensure compliance with documented procedures
• (Optional) Participate in Watch Duty rotation to respond to production issues (approximately 1 day per week)

Mandatory Technical Skills

• Understanding of practical and theoretical aspects of PKI and cryptography (e.g., X.509, elliptic curve cryptography, post quantum cryptography)
• Practical and theoretical understanding of common cryptographic protocols (CMS, SCEP, ACME, SAML, TLS, etc)
• Familiarity with at least one programming language (Python, Powershell, and Java preferred)

Nice to Haves

• Familiarity with Azure products, especially key and secret management
• Broad range of experience across the IT industry

Soft Skills

• Strong English language skill with both written and spoken communication (C1 or better)
• Willingness to identify and communicate with stakeholders
• Pragmatic approach to improving the state of practice
• Comfortable working with a team and asking for and providing help when needed
• Self-directed problem-solving attitude
• Excitement to learn new skills as needed
• Motivation to identify and resolve pain points
• BS degree or equivalent experience

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