IT Risk Specialist

Telema International; Emilia-Romagna; Hybrid; EUR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Supplementary health cover

Supplementary pension

Smart working

Job summary

Telema International is seeking an IT Risk Specialist for a leading international banking group, offering a hybrid work arrangement in Emilia-Romagna. The role focuses on strengthening IT risk governance, overseeing regulatory compliance, and driving structured risk management across IT processes.

The ideal candidate has 4–6 years in IT Risk, Governance or IT Audit, with a bachelor’s degree in a related field, and knowledge of DORA and BoI Circular 285.

Qualifications

• 4–6 years’ IT Risk, Governance or IT Audit experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Management Engineering, Information Engineering or Economics.
• Knowledge of banking ICT regulations such as DORA and Bank of Italy Circular 285.

Responsibilities

• Review IT processes to identify risk exposure across outsourcing, cybersecurity, and business continuity.
• Develop and monitor risk indicators and verify effectiveness of mitigations.
• Prepare periodic analyses for senior management and governance bodies responsible for risk oversight.
• Follow up on audit observations and ensure timely remediation of actions.
• Assess reliability of technology partners and governance.
• Update IT governance procedures to align with regulatory standards.

Skills

IT Risk

IT Governance

IT Audit

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

COBIT

ITIL

ISO 27001

Job description

On behalf of a leading international banking group, characterised by a strong focus on innovation and the evolution of its processes, we are seeking an

IT Risk Specialist

(Ref. 40/26)

The successful candidate will help to strengthen the governance and oversight of IT processes, promoting a structured approach to managing technological risks and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.

Specifically, the role will involve:

• reviewing the IT Department’s processes to identify key areas of risk exposure, whilst also assessing aspects relating to outsourced services, cybersecurity and business continuity;
• developing and monitoring risk indicators, helping to identify any critical issues in a timely manner and to verify the effectiveness of the measures taken;
• preparing periodic analyses and updates for senior management and the corporate bodies responsible for risk oversight;
• managing the follow-up of observations arising during audit activities, verifying the progress of agreed measures and compliance with relevant deadlines;
• contribute to the assessment of the reliability of technology partners;
• review and update IT governance procedures, rules and tools, ensuring alignment with regulatory obligations and key reference standards.

Requirements

The ideal candidate will have 4–6 years’ experience in IT Risk and IT Governanceor IT Audit, preferably within banking organisations or established consultancy firms.

The following are also required:

• at least a bachelor’s degree, preferably in Management Engineering, Information Engineering, Economics or related disciplines;
• in-depth knowledge of banking regulations applicable to ICT risks, in particular the DORA regulation and Bank of Italy Circular 285;
• familiarity with frameworks and standards such as COBIT, ITIL and ISO 27001;
• knowledge of tools designed for monitoring and managing IT costs.

The candidate we are seeking must possess excellent organisational skills, attention to detail and the ability to interpret and summarise complex information, transforming it into operational guidance. The profile is rounded off by the ability to manage tasks independently, a focus on meeting deadlines, flexibility and a willingness to engage with a variety of stakeholders.

What’s offered:

• a contract in accordance with the current National Collective Labour Agreement for the Credit Sector;
• grade “Area Professionale” or “Quadro”, commensurate with experience and assigned responsibilities;
• an indicative annual gross salary (RAL) between €45,000 and €65,000;
• annual bonus linked to individual and company performance;
• supplementary health cover;
• supplementary pension scheme;
• smart working.

Place of work: Emilia-Romagna, on a hybrid basis.