IT Compliance Specialist - Senior Level (m/f/d)

Overview of VakifBank
Founded in 1999 in Vienna, Austria, VakifBank International AG is an international bank operating with branches in Vienna, Cologne, Frankfurt and Budapest. As a wholly owned subsidiary of Türkiye Vakıflar Bankası T.A.O., the Bank benefits from a strong international network ...

Overview of VakifBank

Founded in 1999 in Vienna, Austria, VakifBank International AG is an international bank operating with branches in Vienna, Cologne, Frankfurt and Budapest. As a wholly owned subsidiary of Türkiye Vakıflar Bankası T.A.O., the Bank benefits from a strong international network and contributes significantly to the economic relations and development of foreign trade between Türkiye, Austria, Germany and other European markets. As part of the continuous development and modernization of our IT landscape, we are strengthening our IT Department. We are therefore looking for an experienced IT Compliance Specialist (Senior Level) to join our team. ROLE OVERVIEW As an IT Compliance Specialist (Senior Level) , you will act as a key interface between Information Technology and regulatory requirements within the banking environment. You will support the Bank in implementing and monitoring regulatory requirements, managing relevant compliance and risk management systems, evaluating IT and cyber risks, and ensuring that the Bank's digital infrastructure complies with applicable local and international legal and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• System Design & Oversight: Build, maintain, develop and test regulatory compliance platforms, risk management tools and IT applications.
• Risk & Audit Support: Support and contribute to internal and external IT audits, identify and monitor compliance gaps, and support the implementation of appropriate remediation measures.
• Regulatory Monitoring: Monitor and analyze changes in relevant technology-related and banking regulations, particularly in areas such as outsourcing, data privacy and Business Continuity Management (BCM).
• Stakeholder Guidance: Advise and support IT and business teams in implementing regulatory requirements while maintaining efficient and practical business processes.
• Policy Management: Develop, maintain and update IT-related policies, controls and reporting documentation.
• Support the ongoing monitoring and assessment of IT and cyber risks.
• Collaborate with relevant internal and external stakeholders to ensure compliance with regulatory and internal requirements.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Law, Information Technology, Computer Science, Finance or a related field.
• At least 5 years of relevant professional experience in IT compliance, cybersecurity or financial compliance , preferably within a financial institution.
• Strong knowledge of banking laws and regulatory requirements.
• Good knowledge of data governance, cloud security and risk analysis.
• Experience in managing or working with regulatory compliance and risk management systems.
• Experience with Forum Suite or other Forum software , particularly BCM, SM, CMS or comparable solutions.
• Good practical knowledge of Confluence and JIRA.
• Professional certifications such as Certified in Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) or Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) are strongly preferred.
• Strong analytical and conceptual skills with a good understanding of regulatory requirements and their practical implementation.
• Independent, structured and solution-oriented approach to work.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Languages:
• English – must have
• German – good working knowledge
• Turkish – nice to have

What we offer

• The opportunity to join an internationally rooted company with a multicultural and dynamic working environment.
• A responsible senior-level position at the interface between IT and regulatory requirements.
• The opportunity to actively contribute to the further development of the Bank's IT compliance and risk management framework.
• Excellent professional and personal development opportunities.
• An attractive compensation package reflecting your qualifications and professional experience.
• A centrally located workplace at our Head Office in Vienna, 1040.
• Company Bike / JobRad.
• Lunch compensation tickets.
• The collective agreement minimum salary for this position is EUR 3,428.57 gross per month on a full-time basis. Depending on your qualifications and professional experience, a higher salary is negotiable.

Interested?