Global IT Risk & Controls Specialist

Hexa People; Porto; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Hexa People in Porto, Portugal, is seeking an IT compliance professional to drive IT control standards across a global framework. You will assess IT risks, evaluate control design, and lead remediation initiatives while collaborating with stakeholders and audit teams.

The role focuses on ITGCs, automated controls, and security frameworks, requiring hands-on testing and strong communication to support regulatory compliance without disrupting operations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of IT audit, compliance, or internal control experience.
• Strong mastery of IT General Controls (ITGC) and automated controls.
• Hands-on experience in audit testing and control gap identification.
• Professional credentials such as CISA or CISM are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Conduct IT internal control activities, including design and operating effectiveness testing across scoped systems and applications.
• Coordinate with process and application owners to evaluate control gaps and perform impact analyses.
• Assist teams in remediation planning and track corrective actions.
• Organize follow-up meetings and steering committees to foster a compliance culture across global tech and digital units.

Education

Information Systems and Technology

CISA or CISM (advantageous)

Job description

Hexa People in Porto, Portugal, is seeking an IT compliance professional to drive IT control standards across a global framework. You will assess IT risks, evaluate control design, and lead remediation initiatives while collaborating with stakeholders and audit teams.

The role focuses on ITGCs, automated controls, and security frameworks, requiring hands-on testing and strong communication to support regulatory compliance without disrupting operations.