Technology Risk and Controls Expert

IT Risk QA Qualityassurance Technology Risk

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Are you inspired by collaborating with a variety of stakeholders and providing expert advice on topics related to the technology risk and control management lifecycle, from identification and assessment to retirement?

Do you have a strong understanding of inherent and residual risk within the technology domain, including how controls can be applied effectively to enhance an organisation’s residual risk profile?

Are you comfortable facilitating and leading risk assessment workshops, as well as driving critical discussions with technology and application service owners?

If you answered yes to these questions, then you might be a valuable addition to our team as a Technology Risk and Controls Specialist in the Technology Risk Assessments and Controls (TRAC) team, part of Security, Resiliency and Control – a unit dedicated to keeping Danske Bank safe and secure from technology risk.

As our new Technology Risk and Controls Expert, you will be part of a team that provides technology risk assessment and advisory services for the bank. From a functional perspective, you will help manage and conduct technology risk assessments with service owners, who are key stakeholders, and consult on a wide range of new and emerging technology risk areas as part of various strategic initiatives.

Depending on your experience and knowledge, we may offer you a different seniority for the role.

You will:

Focus on the quality assurance function related to Danske Bank’s Technology risk and control assessment process
Identify opportunities for quality improvement, communicate these to colleagues within the TRAC team in a collaborative yet clear manner, and follow through to ensure recommendations are implemented
Collaborate with colleagues focused on technology risk to execute Technology risk assessments
Review the technology risk register for poor quality, inconsistent, or outdated risk records, and take action to remediate
Respond to ad hoc requests related to risk or control tailoring, and amend technical descriptions of controls as needed

About you:

6+ years’ experience in IT risk and control management and third-party risk management
Demonstrated experience in identifying technology risks and managing controls throughout their lifecycle, including designing, implementing, validating, and testing controls to demonstrate operating effectiveness
Experience in roles involving quality assurance activities within the technology risk and control domain, such as identifying and escalating defects, performing technical reviews, and contributing to process improvements
Knowledge of regulatory frameworks and industry standards such as GDPR, DORA, ISF Standard of Good Practice, NIST, PCI DSS, and PSD2
Experience working with ServiceNow GRC (Governance, Risk and Compliance) tooling and JIRA
Experience managing stakeholders in the financial sector with a variety of seniorities and technical understanding, with the ability to explain and educate stakeholders on IT risk and controls and related topics
Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving abilities
Collaborative approach, ability to work across diverse teams and advanced English skills

We offer:

Monthly salary range from 4480 EUR to 6720 EUR gross (based on your competencies relevant for the job).

Additionally, each Danske Bank employee receives employee benefits package which includes:

Growth opportunities: professional & supportive team, e-learnings, numerous development programs; (incl. professional certificates); 100+ professions for internal mobility opportunities.
Health & Well-being: a diverse, inclusive, work & life balance work environment; additional health insurance; mental well-being practices; partial psychologist counselling compensation; silence and sleep zones at the office; game rooms.
Hybrid working conditions: Work from home up to two days a week; home office budget (after the probation period); modern Danske Campus workplace developed with anthropologist for the best employee experience.
Additional days of leave: for rest, health, volunteering, exams in higher education institutions, and other important activities. Moreover, for seniority with Danske Bank.
Monetary compensation package: accidents & critical diseases insurance; financial support in case of unfortunate events, travel insurance; IIIrd Pillar Pension Fund contribution.