Senior Risk Specialist

PayU; Poznań; Hybrid; PLN 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model (2 days in office)

Job summary

PayU is seeking an experienced risk management professional to strengthen ICT risk, business continuity and regulatory compliance within a fintech environment.

You will lead risk identification, develop risk maps, monitor incidents, and support regulatory reporting (DORA, KNF, EBA) while working with the first and second lines of defense in a hybrid setup.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in risk management within financial institutions
• Experience in operational and ICT risk and business continuity
• Professional fluency in Polish and English
• A college degree in a relevant field

Responsibilities

• Lead risk identification, assessment and monitoring activities
• Maintain risk maps and risk management policies
• Analyze ICT incidents and identify root causes with remediation actions
• Coordinate business continuity testing and operational resilience activities
• Report ICT risks to the regulator and ensure regulatory compliance
• Collaborate with first and second lines of defense
• Support regulatory requirements (DORA, KNF, EBA)
• Oversee incident management system administration

Skills

Risk management

ICT risk

Business continuity

Regulatory compliance

Polish language

English language

MS Office

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

College degree in relevant field

Tools

MS Office

Job description

About PayU

PayU is an international payment service provider with a leading position in Poland and other European markets. The company provides businesses with secure, flexible and easy-to-integrate solutions for accepting and managing online payments, connecting merchants with consumers and financial institutions.

PayU supports a wide range of payment methods, including payment cards, digital wallets and locally preferred payment options, such as BLIK and fast bank transfers in Poland. Its offering also includes instalment payments and Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL), cross-border payments and recurring payment solutions.

PayU serves businesses across industries and of all sizes - from small and medium-sized enterprises to leading e-commerce brands, as well as companies in the financial services and technology sectors.

Join PayU and help strengthen risk management in a dynamic fintech environment. In this role, you’ll have a real impact on operational resilience, ICT risk, business continuity, and the continuous improvement of our risk processes.

Responsibilities & Key Activities

• Lead and perform risk identification, assessment and monitoring activities,
• Maintain and develop risk maps and other elements of the risk management framework,
• Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of risk management policies and methodologies,
• Analyze operational risk events, including ICT incidents, identify root causes and recommend appropriate remediation and mitigation actions,
• Conduct vertical testing as part of risk monitoring activities,
• Manage business continuity processes, including periodic business continuity testing, and support operational resilience activities,
• Report in particular on ICT risks to the regulator,
• Work closely with other teams in the first and second lines of defense,
• Support implementation and ongoing compliance with regulatory requirements related to risk management, including DORA, KNF and EBA requirements,
• Oversee and support the administration of the incident management system.

Qualifications & Experience

• At least 5 years of experience in risk management,
• At least 2-3 years of experience in a similar position within a financial institution,
• Experience in operational risk, ICT risk and business continuity,
• Professional fluency in both Polish and English,
• A college degree in a relevant field.

Skills & Knowledge

• Knowledge of relevant KNF and EBA recommendations and DORA requirements,
• Strong understanding of risk management principles and processes,
• Very good knowledge of MS Office,
• Strong problem-solving skills and clear, logical thinking,
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills,
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team,
• Flexibility and ability to adapt to changing business needs and different situations.

What We Offer

• Employment under a contract of employment,
• Benefits: ability to develop one’s own package in MyBenefit system,
• Access to an internal training platform,
• Possibility to work in a hybrid model with a 2 days in the office policy,
• Friendly work atmosphere in a cooperation-driven team, that will support you everyday,
• Work in an international organization operating in a rapidly changing industry

About Us

At PayU, we are a international fintech and our vision is to build a world without financial borders where everyone can prosper. We give people in high-growth markets the financial services and products they need to thrive. Our expertise in high-growth markets enables us to extend the reach of financial services. This drives everything we do, from investing in technology entrepreneurs, to offering credit to underserved individuals, to helping merchants buy, sell and operate online. Find out more www.payu.com

Our Commitment To Building A Diverse And Inclusive Workforce

As a global and multi-cultural organization with varied ethnicities thriving across locations, we realize that our responsibility towards fulfilling the D&I commitment is huge. Therefore, we continuously strive to create a diverse, inclusive and safe environment, for all of our people, communities and customers. Our leaders are committed to create an inclusive work culture which enables transparency, flexibility and unbiased attention to each and every PayUneer so they can succeed, irrespective of gender, color or personal faith. An environment where every person feels they belong, that they are listened to, and where they are empowered to speak up. At PayU we have zero tolerance towards any form of prejudice whether a specific race, ethnicity, or of persons with disabilities or the LGBTQ communities.