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Bitpanda
Senior Specialist, Risk - Technology & Operations
Vienna
September 20, 2024
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 4 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:
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 4 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!
Join our team as an outstanding Risk Manager overseeing all Operations & Technology areas, activities and associated risks across the Bitpanda Group. You will be responsible for challenging, controlling, reporting and advising on technology and operations risks relating to Bitpanda's Technology strategy, processes, architecture, governance and solutions. You will play a key role in ensuring Bitpanda's technology services, software (and infrastructure), and transactional processing activities are robust, compliant and continue to evolve in step with the company's ambitious growth plans.
You will report to the Head of Operational Risk Management and will be a key member of Bitpanda's growing Group Risk Management Team.
What you'll do:
- Lead oversight of technology and operations risks, including software development, governance, architecture, and roadmap/planning, in alignment with Bitpanda's Risk Management Framework.
- Act as the point of contact for Bitpanda's technology and operations teams, helping them identify, treat, monitor, and report technology and transaction processing risks.
- Perform control monitoring and oversight (including testing where needed) at planned intervals to assess effective control implementation, and advise risk owners on assessment and treatment of identified risks.
- Oversee the evolving Technology and Transactional Processing risk landscape, conduct regular awareness and training sessions, and ensure risks are reported via appropriate channels.
- Coordinate risk and control assessments, oversee relevant events or incidents, participate in audit engagements as needed, and support senior management in aligning IT and Operations Risk governance with organisational goals.
- 5-10 years experience in financial services or financial technology, managing risk and control activities, and possessing strong knowledge of non-financial risk management, related processes, and frameworks.
- Solid understanding of regulatory requirements affecting financial services and fintech (eg. DORA)
- Subject-matter-expert in Technology and Operations processes, risks, and controls, particularly with regards to software development risks, familiarity with engineering standards and information technology, including payment, trading and custody processes and third-party outsourcing.
- Ability to understand end-to-end risks and integrate a control framework throughout the organisation, bringing risk-management topics to life and embedding high-output, low-friction practices. A self-starter capable of operating in an ever-changing environment, consistently demonstrating leadership and ownership.
- Nice to have: Relevant certifications such as CRISC®, CGEIT®, COBIT, ITIL, or other related certifications.
What's in it for you
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.
- We're proud of our flexible working model that includes 2 days (minimum) working from the local Hub, plus 60 Work From Anywhere days annually
- Total compensation package including participation in our Bitpanda stock option plan
- Competitive benefits programs and policies shaped by our flexibility-first philosophy
- Exclusive premiums when trading on Bitpanda
- Company-wide and team events — both in-person and virtually!
- Bitpanda swag to keep you living the brand
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.
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