Operational Controls Execution Specialist (Risk & Compliance)

Operational Controls Execution Specialist (Risk & Compliance)

Location: Gdańsk, Gdynia, Warsaw or Łódź
Work model: Hybrid – 3 days per week in office
Start: ASAP
Language: English (daily communication, C1 level)
Contract: B2B, full-time
Hourly rate: 75-90 PLN net

About the role

We are looking for an Operational Controls Execution Specialist to support the management of operational risk and internal controls within a regulated environment.

This role focuses on designing, documenting, and monitoring operational controls as part of Business Continuity and Crisis Management (BCCM) frameworks, collaborating closely with business teams, technology departments, and control functions.

The ideal candidate should have experience in the banking or financial sector, with strong knowledge of regulations, audits, and the three lines of defense model (1LoD/2LoD/3LoD).

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with business and technology teams to define and map operational controls

• Design and implement controls within the BCCM framework

• Analyze regulatory requirements (including European and internal guidelines) and translate them into operational controls

• Document controls and maintain up-to-date documentation

• Monitor control effectiveness and prepare reports

• Work closely with risk, audit teams, and lines of defense

• Support projects related to operational resilience and continuity

• Coordinate follow-up actions from meetings and oversee their execution

Requirements

• 2–5 years of experience in risk & controls, compliance, internal controls, or operational resilience

• Experience in the financial sector or consulting for financial institutions

• Strong knowledge of control frameworks and regulatory environments

• Experience documenting controls and reporting their effectiveness

• Proven collaboration with auditors and lines of defense (1LoD / 2LoD / 3LoD)

• Understanding of Business Continuity and Crisis Management (BCCM) processes

• Ability to work with project documentation and reporting

• Excellent English communication skills (C1 level)

Nice to have

• Experience with failover/restore testing

• Knowledge of regulatory guidelines (e.g., EBA)

• Experience in operational resilience projects

What we offer

• Work in a large-scale regulated environment

• Collaborative work with risk, audit, and business teams

• Opportunities for growth in risk & controls and compliance areas

• Participation in projects related to operational resilience and BCCM