ICT GRC – Risk & Compliance Manager

N26; Berlin; Vor Ort; EUR 90.000 - 140.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

N26 seeks an ICT GRC - Risk & Compliance Manager to shape how IT risks are managed in an AI-driven financial landscape. You will collaborate with tech, security and compliance teams to strengthen risk frameworks, enhance resilience, and drive smarter decision-making.

You will leverage AI tools to improve risk assessments and support regulatory requirements such as MaRisk, BAIT and DORA, reporting progress to stakeholders. Fluent English and German are required.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree in IT, CS, InfoSec or related field.
• Certifications such as CISA/CISM/CRISC are highly desirable.
• Minimum 6 years of IT risk management, information security and compliance experience.

Aufgaben

• Function as a key member of the risk function, reporting to the Deputy CISO and collaborating with First Line.
• Lead ICT risk management activities including risk assessment, treatment planning, mitigation and monitoring.
• Drive maturity of the ICT Risk Management framework in line with the DORA act.
• Identify ICT risks in IT infrastructure and propose mitigation strategies.
• Collaborate with product, technology and security teams to implement risk treatment plans.
• Maintain ICT risk register with accurate risk details and status.
• Provide progress reports and presentations on risks, mitigations and compliance.
• Leverage AI tools to enhance risk management and compliance processes.
• Communicate clearly and facilitate stakeholder meetings on risk status and next steps.

Kenntnisse

ICT risk management

Information security

Compliance monitoring

Risk assessment

AI in risk management

GRC tools

Communication skills

Report writing

English

German language

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in IT/CS/InfoSec

CISA / CISM / CRISC certifications desirable

Tools

OneTrust

ServiceNow GRC

Jobbeschreibung

About the opportunity

Are you ready to take the next step in your career? As an ICT GRC - Risk & Compliance Manager, you will play a pivotal role in shaping how we manage IT risks in an increasingly AI-driven financial landscape.

In this role, you’ll be at the forefront of risk management and compliance, ensuring our IT systems remain secure, resilient, and aligned with evolving regulations. You’ll work closely with tech, security, and compliance teams to strengthen risk frameworks, enhance resilience, and drive smarter decision-making.

As AI and automation become essential in risk management, you’ll help explore and implement automation and AI-driven solutions to improve risk assessments, identify emerging threats, and streamline compliance processes. This is an opportunity to not just keep up with change, but to help shape it.

If you're looking for a role where AI, automation, and ICT Risk and compliance intersect, and where your expertise can have a real impact, this is it.

In this role you will

• Function as a key member of the bank's risk function (Second Line of Defense), reporting directly to the Deputy CISO and maintaining close collaboration with First Line of Defense teams on matters of ICT risk management.
• Actively engage in the ICT Risk Management process, encompassing proactive risk assessment, analysis, treatment plan identification, mitigation, and ongoing monitoring.
• Drive the maturity of the ICT Risk Management framework in adherence to DORA act.
• Proactively conduct risk assessments to identify ICT risks within the bank's IT infrastructure and propose appropriate mitigation strategies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product, technology, security, and other First Line of Defense teams, to identify and implement risk treatment plans.
• Maintain the ICT risk register, ensuring the accuracy and completeness of ICT risks.
• Proactively report progress and updates to the team, providing detailed reports and presentations on the status of identified risks, mitigation efforts, and compliance.
• Leverage artificial intelligence tools and technologies to enhance risk management and compliance processes.
• Ensure that all communication is clear, actionable, and aligned with the bank's overarching risk management strategy. Facilitate regular meetings with key stakeholders to discuss risk status, challenges, and next steps, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and proactive risk management.

Background

• Bachelor`s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field.
• Professional certifications such as CISA / CISM / CRISC, or equivalent are highly desirable.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in IT risk management, information security and compliance, preferably within the banking or financial services industry.
• In-depth knowledge of relevant regulatory requirements, such as MaRisk, BAIT, DORA and industry standards such as ISO 27001/27002, NIST, etc.
• Strong understanding of IT infrastructure, network security, application security, and cloud security.
• Should be able to leverage AI tools and techniques to enhance risk assessment, compliance monitoring, and the identification of emerging threats.

Skills

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and assess complex IT and information security risks.
• Possesses expertise in assessing, writing and managing IT risks, threats and the ability to connect it with the appropriate controls.
• Ability to proactively recommend improvements to the area based on your expertise, as well as drive and operationalize the necessary changes required
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.
• Ability to manage the ICT Risk Management process from end to end
• Proficiency in using Enterprise GRC tools such OneTrust / ServiceNow GRC and ability to use AI-driven technologies for compliance and risk management is a plus.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong report-writing and presentation skills.
• Fluency in English and German are required (spoken and written).

Traits

• Adaptable and open to learning, with a keen interest in staying up-to-date with the latest trends and developments in IT and information security.
• Detail-oriented and meticulous in ensuring accuracy and thoroughness in all tasks.
• Proactive and self-motivated, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Collaborative, able to work well with teams and stakeholders.
• Strong topic ownership and a bias for action.
• Critical thinking and a drive to improve the status quo.
• Both attention to detail and strong conceptual thinking.
• Flexibility in a fast-changing and agile environment.
• Actively help oneself and the team to be successful.
• Willingness to continuously learn and act upon direct feedback.