Risk Manager

PARETO SECURITIES AS; København; Hybrid; DKK 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Banking Circle in Copenhagen is seeking a Risk Manager to join the Risk team with hybrid work options (Warsaw or Copenhagen). You’ll translate complex ICT and operational risks into actionable business steps and report to the Head of Operational Risk and the Global Information Security Officer.

You will work on ICT and operational risk across the organization, implementing risk frameworks, tooling, data analytics, and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in information technology, Computer Science, Data Science, Risk Management, or a related field.
• At least 3 years of proven experience in ICT risk management, IT security, operational risk, or a similar role.
• Strong understanding of ICT and operational risk frameworks, IT governance, and compliance standards within regulated financial institutions.

Responsibilities

• Support development and implementation of ICT and Operational risk management frameworks and policies.
• Facilitate, and maintain risk management processes and tools across ICT and Operational risk domains.
• Identify, classify, and analyse operational risk events, including ICT-related incidents.
• Design, enhance and help automate ICT and Operational risk reporting with data, analytics and technology.
• Conduct regular risk assessments and audits of IT systems, processes, and vendors.
• Conduct second-line assurance reviews and track remediation of identified control gaps.
• Support DORA implementation, ongoing compliance monitoring and evidence production.

Skills

ICT risk management

IT security

Operational risk

Data analysis

Power BI

SQL

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in IT/CS/Data Science/Risk Management

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

SQL

Job description

Are you able to translate complex ICT and operational risks into clear, business-relevant actions while navigating evolving regulatory environments? You combine strong regulatory knowledge with a pragmatic, data-driven approach to proactively identify risks and strengthen organizational resilience.

Banking Circle is a fully licensed, technology enabled bank processing over €1 trillion in payments every year - and growing. We exist to power the global economy’s most ambitious payments businesses with infrastructure that is fast, modern, and engineered for scale. Today, more than 800 people across 11 countries work together as one global team. We move fast, we think boldly, and we build with intent - because our clients depend on us to keep pace with the world’s most dynamic payments flows. We are expanding globally, scaling our capabilities, and deepening our impact, so if you want to shape the future of financial infrastructure - this is the place.

Your team welcomes you with open arms
As our new Risk Manager in the Risk team in Warsaw or Copenhagen, you’ll experience an open and knowledge driven culture, where everyone can thrive, connect with colleagues, learn and grow. Here you will be empowered to make an impact every day.

In this role you will get the chance to work on both Operational and ICT risk, you will be responsible for identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks related to technology and operational risk across our organisation. This role operates within the Second Line of Defence and reports jointly to the Head of Operational Risk and the Global Information Security Officer.

We offer a hybrid work model for our employees to allow for flexibility and productivity. However, we do expect you to spend most of your time in the office to build community and efficiency in the team.

Exciting work is waiting for you

• Support development and implementation of ICT and Operational risk management frameworks and policies.
• Facilitate, and maintain risk management processes and tools across ICT and Operational risk domains.
• Identify, classify, and analyse operational risk events, including ICT-related incidents.
• Design, enhance and help automate ICT and Operational risk reporting with strong focus on using data, analytics and technology to improve efficiency, consistency and insight.
• Conduct regular risk assessments and audits of IT systems, processes, and vendors.
• Conduct second-line assurance reviews, produce independent risk opinions, and track remediation of identified control gaps.
• Support DORA implementation, ongoing compliance monitoring and evidence production. Monitor emerging ICT threats and vulnerabilities, recommending proactive measures.
• Collaborate with IT, security, compliance, and business teams to manage risk exposure.
• Prepare and deliver risk reports and recommendations to senior management.

Things we’ll look for on your resume
To be the ideal candidate you hold a bachelor’s or master’s degree in information technology, Computer Science, Data Science, Risk Management, or a related field, and bring at least 3 years of proven experience in ICT risk management, IT security, operational risk, or a similar role.
You have a strong understanding of ICT and operational risk frameworks, IT governance, and compliance standards within regulated financial institutions, along with a good knowledge of DORA and third-party and outsourcing regulations; familiarity with MiCAR would be an advantage. You demonstrate the ability to design risk data collection processes, applying both quantitative and qualitative techniques to identify risk trends and translate them into clear, actionable insights. Experience with data aggregation and analysis tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or SQL is considered an asset, as is practical experience applying AI tools to risk management tasks, with the ability to critically assess AI-generated outputs.
Exposure to the payments industry would be beneficial, though not essential. Finally, you bring excellent analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Banking Circle is an international company. Our internal workforce consists of over 50 nationalities, and our clients and partners are located all over the globe. Therefore, our company language is English.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, age, religion, sexual orientation, national origin or any other characteristic protected under federal, state or local laws, regulations and ordinances. To learn more about Banking Circle, visit is us www.bankingcircle.com