Senior Risk Specialist

PayU; Warszawa; Hybrid; PLN 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

MyBenefit package

Training platform access

International environment

Friendly team

Job summary

PayU is seeking an experienced Risk Manager to strengthen ICT risk, business continuity, and risk governance in Poland. You will lead risk identification, assessment, monitoring, and reporting, coordinating with first- and second-line defense to build resilient processes.

Fluent English and Polish are required, with at least 5 years in risk management and exposure to financial institutions. Hybrid work available in Warsaw.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience in risk management.
• A college degree in a relevant field.
• At least 2-3 years of experience in a similar position at a financial institution.

Responsibilities

• Identify and assess risk, monitor and report.
• Prepare and update risk management procedures.
• Analyze data from first- and second-line defense in risk identification.
• Conduct vertical testing as part of risk monitoring.
• Manage ICT incidents and operational risk events.
• Oversee business continuity, including regular tests.
• Collaborate with first and second lines of defense.
• Analyze risk trends and maintain the risk map.
• Prepare and update processes list.
• Report ICT risks to regulator.
• Administer incident management support system.

Skills

Risk Management

KNF recommendations

DORA regulation

English and Polish

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a relevant field

Tools

MS Office

Job description

About PayU

PayU is a leading payment services provider in Poland and across other European markets. The company enables online merchants to securely and automatically accept online payments via payment cards, digital wallets and local payment methods - including BLIK and fast bank transfers in Poland. PayU also offers installment and deferred payments (BNPL), cross-border payments and subscription payments. The company provides secure, flexible and easy-to-integrate payment solutions to businesses of all sizes and across a wide range of industries - from small and medium-sized enterprises to the largest e-commerce brands, as well as companies operating 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

• Risk identification and assessment, risk monitoring and reporting,
• Preparing and updating risk management procedures and policies,
• Collecting and analyzing data provided by first- and second-line defense units in the context of risk identification and assessment,
• Conducting vertical testing as part of risk monitoring,
• Managing operational risk events, including managing ICT incidents,
• Managing the Company’s business continuity, including conducting periodic business continuity tests,
• Collaborating with other teams in the first and second lines of defense,
• Analyzing risk trends and patterns at PayU,
• Preparing and regularly updating the risk map at PayU,
• Preparing and updating the list of processes at PayU,
• Reporting on ICT risks to the regulator,
• Administering an incident management support system

Qualifications & Experience

• At least 5 years of experience in risk management,
• A college degree in a relevant field,
• At least 2-3 years of experience in a similar position at a financial institution

Skills & Knowledge

• A strong understanding of the risk management process,
• Knowledge of the KNF recommendations regarding risk management,
• Knowledge of the DORA regulation,
• Fluent professional English and Polish,
• Very good knowledge of MS Office

Behavioral Competencies

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team,
• Excellent problem-solving skills and clear, logical thinking,
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills,
• Ability to analyze data thoroughly,
• Flexibility in the face of changing business needs and the ability to adapt to a variety of 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.