About the role
Risk & Compliance Associate – IT & Cyber Risk
WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING
As a Risk & Compliance Associate specialized in IT & Cyber Risk, you will play a key role in the identification, assessment, and oversight of technology and cybersecurity risks across our platforms, products, and services.
You will act as a second line of defense, providing independent challenge to IT/Cyber , ensuring alignment with internal policies and regulatory requirements.
We need someone like you to help us on the following fronts:
* Identify, assess and monitor IT and Cyber risks across systems, platforms, and digital products
* Perform independent risk oversight and challenge over IT, Cybersecurity
* Contribute to the definition and evolution of the IT & Cyber Risk Management Framework, aligned with regulatory requirements (e.g. DORA)
* Define and monitor Key Risk Indicators (KRIs) and support risk appetite frameworks
* Assess risks related to cloud environments, infrastructure, and technology architecture
* Evaluate and challenge controls design and effectiveness, ensuring proper risk mitigation
* Support the identification and management of ICT third-party / vendor risks
* Lead risk assessments (RCSA), control testing and risk reporting activities
* Contribute to operational resilience initiatives. (identification of critical services, mapping of dependencies, testing, etc.)
* Collaborate with internal stakeholders and local units to ensure consistent risk management practices across subsidiaries
* Support internal and external audits and regulatory interactions when required
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
EXPERIENCE
* +5 years of experience in IT Risk, Cyber Risk or Technology Risk Management, preferably within financial services or regulated environments (payments industry is a plus)
* Proven experience in second line of defence (risk oversight / control functions)
EDUCATION
Required
* Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Telecommunications, Mathematics, Physics, or related fields
SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE
* Knowledge of payments ecosystem, acquiring business and PSD2 is a strong plus
* Strong knowledge of IT & Cyber Risk frameworks and standards (e.g. ISO 27001, NIST, COBIT)
* Strong knowledge of Operational resilience and business continuity frameworks (i.e: DORA) and its implications on IT and Cyber risk management
* Experience in:
* Risk assessments (RCSA, control frameworks)
* IT controls and cybersecurity practices
* Cloud risk and technology environments
* Familiarity with Third-party risk management with focus on IT, Cyber and resilience
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate technical risks into business impact
* Ability to challenge stakeholders constructively and influence decision-making
* Excellent communication skills (written and verbal), with experience interacting with senior stakeholders
* High level of English
DESIRED CERTIFICATIONS
* CISA, CRISC, CISSP, CISM or similar
* ITIL or other IT governance certifications