Controls Manager – Technology Risk & Regulatory Compliance

Ignite your career in technology risk — lead transformative control strategies that shape the future of banking!

Krakow-based opportunity with hybrid work model.

As a Controls Manager – Technology Risk & Regulatory Compliance, you will be working for our client, a leading financial institution committed to maintaining the highest standards of risk management and control. You will play a critical role in strengthening the bank’s control environment within the Corporate and Institutional Banking and HCIB Technology sectors, supporting compliance and operational resilience through innovative risk and control practices. This is an exciting opportunity to influence regulatory frameworks and contribute to a resilient financial ecosystem.

Your main responsibilities:

• Support the delivery of risk and controls agendas across CIB & HBEU Tech by engaging with stakeholders across all third lines of defense.

• Facilitate internal testing processes, ensuring timely submission of evidence and compliance with regulatory deadlines.

• Own governance activities related to regulatory testing, tracking action items, and updating senior management on progress or concerns.

• Assist in designing practical, effective control processes that address evolving operational risks.

• Identify emerging trends in the risk environment to help shape forward-looking risk management frameworks.

• Support the development and implementation of future-proof regulatory and risk frameworks within the organization.

• Collaborate with Asset Class/Value streams to ensure their obligations under the risk framework are met efficiently.

• Provide expert guidance on technology controls, architecture, resilience, and compliance standards within the bank’s technical environment.

You're ideal for this role if you have:

• Over 5 years of experience in technology risk management, audit, or controls within financial services.

• Strong knowledge of SOX, and experience with other regulatory testing regimes.

• Proficiency with tools such as JIRA and Confluence.

• Deep understanding of technology architecture, platforms, and resilience strategies.

• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.

• Excellent communication skills to influence stakeholders and present complex concepts clearly.

• Ability to work independently with limited supervision.

• Industry-recognized certifications such as CISA, CISSP, CRISC, or CCSP are a plus.

It is a strong plus if you have:

• Experience in overseeing internal control frameworks and risk mitigation strategies.

• Prior exposure to regulatory audits or control assurance teams.

Language Required for the role:

• Fluent in Polish and English (both written and spoken).

Eligibility to work in Europe:

• Only candidates with an existing legal right to work in the European Union will be considered for this role.

We offer you:

ITDS Business Consultants is involved in various, innovative, and professional IT projects for international companies in the financial industry in Europe. We offer an environment for professional, ambitious, and driven people. The offer includes:

• Stable and long-term cooperation with very good conditions

• Enhance your skills and develop your expertise in the financial industry

• Work on the most strategic projects available in the market

• Define your career roadmap and develop yourself in the best and fastest possible way by delivering strategic projects for different clients of ITDS over several years

• Participation in Social Events, training, and work in an international environment

• Access to an attractive Medical Package

• Access to Multisport Program

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