Specialist, Risk & Controls Assurance

Bitpanda; United States; Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Stock option plan

OpenUP coaching

Extra PTO

Job summary

Bitpanda is seeking a Resilience Manager to strengthen our Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery capabilities across the organization. You will work with cross-functional teams, own BCM processes, and ensure readiness to respond to disruptions with practical solutions.

You will lead tests and updates to BCPs, coordinate BIAs, and partner with risk management and auditors. This hands-on role offers hybrid work, generous benefits, and opportunities to impact Bitpanda’s resilience.

Qualifications

• 4+ years in BCM, resilience, IT ops or risk management.
• Hands-on problem solver who drives topics independently.
• Excellent cross-functional collaboration with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Drive BCM framework, maintain data, documentation, and reporting.
• Develop, maintain, and test Business Continuity Plans and support Disaster Recovery planning.
• Coordinate Business Impact Assessments to identify critical processes and recovery needs.
• Participate in crisis management activities and simulations to improve readiness.
• Collaborate with risk management and auditors to address requirements and drive improvements.

Skills

Business Continuity Management

Operational resilience

IT operations

Risk management

Crisis management

Job description

Who we are

We simplify wealth creation. Founded in 2014 in Vienna, Austria by Eric Demuth, Paul Klanschek and Christian Trummer, we re here to help people trust themselves enough to build their financial freedom — for now and the future. Our user-friendly, trade-everything platform empowers both first-time investors and seasoned experts to invest in the cryptocurrencies, crypto indices, stocks*, precious metals and commodities* they want — with any sized budget, 24/7. Our global team works across different cultures and time zones, bringing our products to more than 7 million customers, making us one of Europe s safest and most secure platforms that powers modern investing. Headquartered in Austria but operating across Europe, our products are built by fast-moving, talented, “roll-up-your-sleeves-and-make-it-happen” kind of people. It s these diverse perspectives and innovative minds operating as ONE TEAM that keep Bitpanda at the cutting edge of our industry. So if you re someone who thinks big, moves fast and wants to make an impact right from day one, then get ready to join our industry-changing team. Let s go!

Your mission

At Bitpanda, resilience is key to keeping our business running, even when things go wrong. As a Resilience Manager, you ll help strengthen our Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery capabilities across the organization. You ll work closely with operational teams, drive improvements, and make sure we re prepared to respond to disruptions and recover effectively. This is a hands-on role where you ll take ownership, connect the dots across teams, and turn plans into practical solutions.

What you ll do

• Drive and continuously improve the Business Continuity Management (BCM) framework, maintaining reliable data, documentation, and reporting.
• Work hands-on with cross-functional teams to develop, maintain, and test Business Continuity Plans (BCPs) and support Disaster Recovery planning.
• Coordinate Business Impact Assessments (BIAs) to help teams identify critical processes, dependencies, and recovery requirements.
• Actively participate in crisis management activities, simulations, and exercises to improve organizational readiness.
• Collaborate with stakeholders, including risk management and auditors, to address requirements and drive resilience improvements.

Who you are

You have 4+ years of experience in Business Continuity Management, operational resilience, IT operations, risk management, or a related field. You re a hands-on problem solver who takes ownership, challenge existing approaches when needed, and drives topics forward independently. You understand how business processes, technology, people, and external dependencies fit together, and are comfortable working with different teams and stakeholders. You have an analytical, data-driven mindset and enjoy bringing structure to complex topics. Experience with BCM, Disaster Recovery, crisis management, or regulatory frameworks such as DORA is a strong plus.

What s in it for you

• Flexibility to work where you thrive – Enjoy the freedom of our Hybrid working model, combining onsite collaboration and remote work, with an additional 25 days per year to work from a city or country of your choice.
• Reward for your impact – Receive a competitive total compensation package aligned with Bitpanda s pay-for-impact policy, including participation in our stock option plan.
• Support for your mental wellbeing – Access confidential coaching, counselling, and mental health resources whenever you need them through OpenUP.
• Time to recharge – On top of your standard annual leave, prioritise your wellbeing in 2027 with 3 additional days of paid time off to rest, reset, and recharge, available once you ve been with us for 6 months.
• Continuous learning and growth – Grow your skills and stay ahead in your career with unlimited access to Udemy s library of online courses at your own pace.
• Exclusive perks and rewards – Enjoy discounts, rewards, and perks from partners worldwide across lifestyle, wellness, tech, and travel.
• Support during life milestones – Take advantage of up to 8 additional weeks of gender-neutral new parent leave to welcome and bond with your new addition to the family.
• Fuel and focus on-site – Pandas in Vienna, Bucharest, Barcelona, and Berlin can enjoy free onsite dining, with freshly prepared lunches and snacks to keep you fueled and focused all day long.
• Recognition for your contributions – Celebrate milestones and achievements with recognition and rewards for your Tenure at Bitpanda.
• Show your Bitpanda pride – Access exclusive Bitpanda-branded merchandise and gear to represent.
• Connect and celebrate with your team – Join unforgettable company events, from our Winter Party in Vienna to gatherings worldwide, fostering fun, connection, and celebration

…and even more location-specific benefits designed to make life at Bitpanda even more rewarding wherever you are.

Above all, you will have the opportunity to learn and grow as part of Bitpanda s incredible journey towards being Europe s future #1 investment platform.

Bitpanda is committed to fostering a fair and equal environment based on trust and mutual respect. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace is paramount to our success and we are committed to building a team that represents a wide variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.

* These benefits may be adjusted at Bitpanda s discretion and do not apply to our internships and exceptions to our Hybrid Working policy apply to teams with shift schedules or for folks whose roles require them to be in-office (think: Workplaces team or IT).