IT Risk Regulatory Owner

What we do?

Aion Bank is a fully regulated European bank and credit institution that combines Vodeno’s proprietary, private blockchain-based platform with its ECB banking license, balance sheet and regulatory and compliance expertise to offer a comprehensive suite of embedded banking products.

Aion has a track record of delivering fully compliant embedded banking solutions to retailers, eCom/marketplaces, banks/neobanks and fintechs, creating a better customer experience that drives conversion, increases engagement and fosters loyalty.

Aion Bank is currently active in Belgium, Germany, Poland and Sweden, including a retail business in both Belgium and Poland.

Our biggest strength is our people - a group of highly intelligent, creative, result-driven and ambitious individuals who always rise to the challenge. Together, we create a positive, energetic and fast-paced work environment. We stay professional in getting things done, but remember not to leave our passion and fun behind.

We are currently looking for a IT Risk Regulatory Owner ready to join our adventure and share our ambition.

What you will be doing?

As part of the second line of defence, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the organisation's information assets are adequately protected against risks and are managed to meet regulatory requirements. You will be responsible for overseeing the identification, assessment, and management of risk and compliance requirements, as well as providing expert guidance and support to the business and technology teams.

Your responsibilities:

• Identifying, assessing and managing technology related compliance issues across the organisation, including third parties and Banking as a Service (BaaS) partners according to regulatory requirements.
• Working with systems owners and administrators to identify, document and monitor current risks and related controls
• Cooperating with Technology Risk team (1LoD)
• Coordinating assurance reviews and testing activities, leveraging skills in data analytics
• Compliance and risk related data analysis
• Data collection, open items tracking and reports preparation
• Contributing to compliance processes by identifying opportunities for improved adherence to regulatory requirements and company standards
• Contributing to project execution to address remediation efforts and testing review findings, including process updates, documentation, and/or training
• Using data analytics to identify actionable insights, which result in material enhancements to the control environment
• Verifying control compliance in Banking as a Service (BaaS) partnerships, ensuring alignment with regulatory and internal requirements
• Reviewing due diligence assessments related to BaaS collaborations, ensuring a thorough risk evaluation process
• Assessing and challenging outcomes of first line of defence (1LoD) audits, ensuring effective risk identification and mitigation measures are in place.

Skills you should have

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in ICT risk management and/or regulatory compliance, and/or internal/external audit, preferably within a financial institution
• Strong understanding of ICT governance principles, standards, and best practices
• Knowledge of ICT domain related regulations
• Experience in management of policies and procedures
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively communicate complex risk concepts to non-technical stakeholders
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment
• Relevant industry certifications (risk, information security, IT) are welcome
• Fluency in Polish and English

What we offer

You will get an opportunity to work in an innovative, digital bank applying state of the art approaches and technologies.

Unless limited by banking regulations we offer a flexible form of contract.

You will be provided an Individual Development Budget, dedicated to enhancing your professional skills.

If your role permits, we also offer flexible work location: home/office — according to your preference.

You and your closest family will be covered with VIP-level private medical care which includes dental treatment and a hospitalisation package.

We care for our colleagues’ well being, therefore we cover psychological consultations if you ever feel you need such support.

Aion bank account without fee.

We co-sponsor your Multisport card and cover 50% of its cost.

You will work on computer equipment that delivers the best user experience — Apple MacBook.

If you feel like working from the office, we have beautiful space available for you in Brussels and Warsaw. Each office is very nicely located with convenient commute options by public transport and by bike. Our office in Warsaw offers healthy snacks throughout the day.

Our process

We keep our recruiting process simple.

Step 1: Talk with one of our Recruiters about your to date experiences and ambitions

Step 2: Get to know your future teammates

Step 3: Meet with your future Team Manager to deep dive on the role specifics and our work environment

Our note to you

Diverse teams really are the best teams. Research shows that some candidates may hesitate to apply for a job unless they meet every requirement. If you are excited about working with us, we encourage you to apply - even if you're not 100% sure. We are interested in getting to know you and learning about what you bring to the table.

Please note that we may close a job posting early if we receive a large number of exceptional applications.

Good luck!