Senior IT Risk & Compliance Specialist

Jit Team is a Polish IT company employing over 770 experts, delivering innovative IT solutions globally. It has a long-term partnership with a leading Nordic financial group, serving over 200 personnel on more than 60 projects focused on modern technology within the financial sector. The client operates in banking with a global presence and Scandinavian organizational culture promoting work-life balance and English language use.

• Extensive experience in IT Risk Management, IT Audit, and Compliance within large organizations
• Strong understanding of risk assessment methodologies and risk governance frameworks
• Proven experience managing audit remediation programs and audit closure activities
• Experience working with banking regulations and compliance requirements
• Strong knowledge of network security, including DNS, TCP/IP, cloud networking, and network architecture
• Advanced understanding of database security, backup strategies, user management, authentication, and patch management
• Experience with vulnerability management processes, security testing, and scanning tools
• Strong project management and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to communicate effectively with senior leadership and control functions
• Experience working in complex banking or financial environments
• Experience with NIS2, DORA, ECB requirements, FSA guidelines or similar regulatory frameworks
• Experience closing ECB or internal audit findings
• Understanding of security governance, threat management, and web-based attack mitigation
• Familiarity with CMDB systems, incident management, and problem management processes
• Experience with business continuity planning, business impact assessments, and business analysis
• Experience with SharePoint administration and development, including design and maintenance of SharePoint lists, Power Apps, and Power Automate solutions
• Mid-to-senior level Python skills for data management, reporting, analytics, and process automation

• Lead IT risk assessments from risk identification through mitigation planning and risk monitoring
• Drive audit remediation activities, including action plan design, evidence collection, documentation, and audit closure
• Manage communication with senior stakeholders regarding risks, remediation progress, priorities, and delivery status
• Support compliance initiatives related to regulatory frameworks and banking requirements
• Coordinate large-scale cross-organizational activities addressing audit findings and control weaknesses
• Establish project governance, stakeholder engagement models, and communication plans
• Monitor project progress, risks, dependencies, and impediments, ensuring timely delivery of objectives
• Proactively identify process improvements and remediation opportunities
• Coach and support less experienced risk and audit professionals
• Collaborate with infrastructure, database, network, and security teams to improve control effectiveness