An IT Risk Management Specialist is typically responsible for identifying, assessing, and mitigating IT and information security risks within an organization to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and to protect technology assets.
Job Description:
Execute IT risk and information security assessments across various IT areas and assets.
Advise on and implement risk mitigation actions to reduce vulnerabilities.
Maintain and develop IT and information security policies and frameworks.
Collaborate with technical teams to understand changes in the technology landscape and guide risk mitigation strategies.
Work closely with compliance, privacy, and regulatory teams to align with legal and industry standards.
Act as a subject matter expert for security and IT risk regulatory requirements, including engagement with external auditors and regulators.
Drive process improvements to increase efficiency and scalability in IT risk management.
Own risk oversight responsibilities for specific IT risk domains or projects.
Key Skills and Qualifications:
Minimum 3+ years experience in IT risk management or related roles (e.g., second line risk, technology risk consulting).
Good understanding of IT governance, risk, and compliance frameworks and industry regulations (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST, DORA).
Ability to communicate complex risk topics effectively to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Experience engaging with regulators and managing risk in regulated industries (financial services, payments).
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and process improvement skills.
Good communication skills, both written and verbal.
Familiarity with data governance frameworks is a plus.
Benefits:
Market-competitive salary range around .
Comprehensive health insurance and pension plans.
Flexible or hybrid work arrangements, with emphasis on in-person collaboration.
Opportunities to work in global and innovative tech-driven environments.
Professional development support and industry certifications sponsorship.
Varied roles in diverse multinational companies and fintech firms.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent, Internship, Graduate
Contract length: 12 months
Pay: $105,111.00 – $155,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Childcare assistance
- Company car
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Employee mentoring program
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Extended annual leave
- Free drinks
- Free food
- Health insurance
- Housing allowance
- Life insurance
- Maternity leave
- Paid volunteer leave
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Profit sharing
- Referral program
- Relocation assistance
- Salary packaging
- Travel reimbursement
- Unlimited annual leave
- Vision insurance
- Work from home
Work Location: In person