Senior IT Risk & Compliance Specialist

Jit Team; Poland; Hybrid; PLN 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

International work environment

Scandinavian work culture

Job summary

Jit Team is looking for a senior IT risk, audit and compliance professional to strengthen governance across a banking environment. You will lead IT risk assessments, drive audit remediation and coordinate cross-functional initiatives with technology, risk and control functions and senior leadership.

The role requires deep knowledge of IT risk, audit and compliance, banking regulations and strong stakeholder management.

Qualifications

• 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 in complex banking or financial environments and with NIS2, DORA, ECB requirements or similar frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Lead IT risk assessments from risk identification through mitigation planning and risk monitoring.
• Drive audit remediation activities, including action plan design, evidence collection and audit closure.
• Manage communication with senior stakeholders regarding risks, remediation progress 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 with 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.

Skills

IT Risk Management

IT Audit

Compliance

Risk Assessment

Risk Governance

Audit Remediation

Banking Regulations

Network Security

Security Governance

Project Management

Stakeholder Management

Communication with Senior Leadership

ECB/NIS2/DORA/ECB Requirements

Tools

SharePoint

CMDB Platforms

Python

Power Apps

Power Automate

Oracle

DB2

Microsoft SQL Server

DNS

TCP/IP

Job description

Work model: hybrid from Gdynia/Gdansk/Warsaw or Lodz (2/3 days per week from the office)

Why choose this offer?

• You can expect a flexible work organization
• The international work environment will give you the opportunity to interact with the English language on a daily basis
• Scandinavian organizational culture will provide you with work-life balance, you will gain time for additional training (financed by Jit)
• The Jit community will bring you a nice time duringregular integration meetings

Project

You’ll join a cross-functional initiative focused on strengthening IT risk management, audit remediation, security governance, and regulatory compliance across a complex banking environment.

The role requires a unique combination of technical expertise, audit and risk knowledge, and project leadership capabilities. You will work closely with technology teams, risk and control functions, audit stakeholders, and senior leadership to ensure regulatory expectations and organizational objectives are successfully delivered.

Responsibilities you'll have

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

Expected competences and knowledge

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

Technologies you'll work with

Oracle

DB2

Microsoft SQL Server

DNS

TCP/IP

SharePoint

Power Apps

Power Automate

CMDB Platforms

• Python

Client – why choose this particular client from the Jit portfolio?

Jit Team has had an over-decade-long relationship with the leading financial group in the Nordic countries, and we are privileged to be our client's premier partner in Poland. At present, over 200 Jit personnel are engaged in the completion of more than 60 projects for this Norwegian major provider of financial services with a global presence and a strong focus on modern technology. Our customer's work atmosphere is epitomized by the Scandinavian culture, which is conducive to people who place emphasis on work-life balance and feedback culture. Furthermore, all projects are executed in international teams, giving constant exposure to the English language.

About Jit Team

The Human Factor of IT - it’s not just a slogan, it’s a philosophy. The foundation of Jit Team is people, which is why we prioritise you. We employ over 770 experienced experts , to whom we offer developmental projects, a wide range of benefits, and a proprietary professional development programme. Together with clients from around the world, we create innovative IT solutions delivered by highly specialised and efficient teams.

Behind our maxim are also charitable and educational activities. We support schools, universities, and educational institutions by conducting workshops, running educational projects, sponsoring events, and donating learning equipment. We offer internships that help launch careers in IT. We support water rescuers and hospitals by providing the necessary equipment. We also support numerous charitable organisations helping people in need, children, and the elderly. We are a Polish company and we share what we have achieved over more than 15 years of activity. By supporting local initiatives, we contribute to the circulation of good energy.