IT Governance Manager (all genders)

SWIAT GmbH; Deutschland; Hybrid; EUR 70.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A dynamic FinTech company in Frankfurt is seeking an IT Governance Manager to fortify their control framework in a regulated financial market. The role involves supporting the Information Security Officer and managing key responsibilities across Information Security, Business Continuity Management, and Outsourcing Governance. Ideal candidates will have a bachelor's degree, 3-5 years of relevant experience, and fluency in English and German. Offer includes participation in a growing company with flexible work options and attractive benefits.

Leistungen

Flat hierarchies

Remote work options

Digital meal vouchers each month

Qualifikationen

• 3-5 years of experience in IT governance, information security, BCM, or operational risk.
• Experience in DLT/blockchain environments is a plus.
• Familiarity with regulatory frameworks: MaRisk, BAIT, DORA, GDPR.

Aufgaben

• Support the ISO/ISB in establishing and operating the ISMS.
• Identify, assess and monitor information security and cyber risks.
• Coordinate information security incidents and regulatory notifications.
• Advise and report to Management Board on security topics.
• Act as BCM Coordinator, maintain BCM framework.
• Manage outsourcing governance framework and risk assessments.
• Integrate security controls into projects and operations.
• Serve as point of contact for supervisory authorities.
• Promote awareness and training across the organization.

Kenntnisse

IT governance

Information security

Operational resilience

Risk Management

Structured analytical working style

Strong communication skills

Fluent English

German

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Information Security, IT, Risk Management, or Business

Jobbeschreibung

IT Governance Manager (all genders)

Reports To

Chief Operations Officer

Job Purpose

We are seeking an IT Governance Manager to strengthen our control framework in a regulated, technology-driven DLT-based financial market infrastructure, backed by strong and reputable shareholders. The role supports the Information Security Officer (ISO / ISB) and combines key responsibilities across Information Security, Business Continuity Management (BCM) and Outsourcing Governance, ensuring compliance with MaRisk, BAIT, DORA and GDPR while enhancing operational resilience in a dynamic FinTech environment.

Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

• Support the ISO/ISB in establishing and operating the Information Security Management System (ISMS).
• Identify, assess and monitor information security, ICT and cyber risks and oversee mitigation measures.
• Coordinate information security, ICT and cyber incidents, including remediation and regulatory notifications.
• Advise and regularly report to the Management Board on security, ICT and resilience topics.
• Act as BCM Coordinator, maintaining the BCM framework, BIAs, continuity and disaster recovery plans, and testing activities.
• Establish and operate the outsourcing governance framework, including maintaining the outsourcing register as well as coordination of risk assessments, monitoring and performance oversight of outsourcing and third-party providers.
• Ensure integration of security, BCM and outsourcing controls into projects and operations.
• Serve as a key point of contact for supervisory authorities on IT security, BCM and outsourcing matters.
• Promote awareness and training across the organisation.

Requirements

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Information Security, IT, Risk Management, Business or a related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in IT governance, information security, BCM, operational risk or outsourcing management.
• Experience in financial services, FinTech or DLT / blockchain-based environments is an advantage.
• Familiarity with MaRisk, BAIT, DORA, GDPR and standards such as ISO 27001 is beneficial.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong understanding of IT governance, information security and operational resilience.
• Ability to translate regulatory requirements into practical, operational processes.
• Structured, analytical and reliable working style.
• Strong communication skills and confidence in interacting with senior management and regulators.
• Comfortable working in a dynamic, digital-first FinTech environment
• Languages: English (fluent); German

Please be advised that a valid work permit for Germany is required for non-EU citizens. Unfortunately, applications without a valid working permit and sufficient language skills will not be considered.

About SWIAT

SWIAT GmbH is a Frankfurt-based FinTech on a mission to create a financial infrastructure of the future that enables secure and frictionless real-time trading and settlement for all types of regulated assets on a global scale.

What do we do?

• Develop and maintain the SWIAT Network, a blockchain-based platform that is neutral and trustworthy.
• Serve the financial sector - tailored for banks and financial institutions.
• Empower digital transactions.
• Enable the issuance of regulated digital assets.
• Onramp traditional assets using our advanced tokenization engine.

Benefits

• The chance to participate in and shape a young, fast-growing company from the beginning with the mission to bring DLT and crypto technology to the mainstream of the financial industry.
• Flat hierarchies.
• Working at our office in the center of Frankfurt and (partly) remotely is possible.
• Dedicated team with a diverse range of backgrounds and passion to share knowledge.
• Digital meal vouchers and other vouchers every month.

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