IT Risk Regulatory Owner

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.

• 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.

• 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

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!