IT Risk & Compliance Associate

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