IT Risk Specialist English & French

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IT RISK SPECIALIST
What We Are Looking For
We are looking for an IT Risks Specialist to support the implementation and monitoring of IT Governance Risk Management and DORA compliance frameworks within a highly regulated Finance and Insurance environment. You will play a key role in ensuring governance adherence managing IT risks supporting compliance initiatives and contributing to the continuous improvement of IT control and reporting processes.

What You Will Do on a Daily Basis

• Manage and monitor IT risks ensuring proper identification assessment treatment and reporting.
• Support the implementation and continuous improvement of IT Governance frameworks controls policies and procedures.
• Maintain IT risk registers monitor remediation plans and oversee compliance with governance requirements.
• Prepare and present reports KPIs and risk indicators to governance committees and management bodies.
• Coordinate IT risk governance audit and control activities with internal stakeholders.
• Support the preparation and facilitation of IT Risk Cybersecurity and Steering Committees.
• Monitor operational IT incidents and track corrective actions.
• Ensure the implementation monitoring and reporting of DORA governance requirements.
• Review contracts and governance requirements related to third-party providers and subcontractors.
• Promote awareness of IT risk culture and governance best practices across IT teams.

Your Key Skills

• Strong knowledge of IT Governance Risk Management and IT Control frameworks.
• Experience with governance and risk management standards such as COBIT COSO ISO 31000 ITIL NIST and DORA.
• Solid understanding of IT and Information Security environments.
• Experience producing governance compliance and risk reporting for management and stakeholders.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office tools and ServiceNow.

Your Main Qualifications

• Experience in Finance and/or Insurance environments.
• Proven experience in IT Risk Management and IT Governance activities.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills within multicultural environments.
• Ability to facilitate meetings and interact with multiple stakeholders.
• Results-oriented mindset with strong attention to quality and deadlines.
• Ability to follow governance standards procedures and methodologies.
• Strong listening analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to travel within and outside Portugal when required.
• Fluency in French (mandatory C1 level).
• Good command of English (C1 level is considered a strong advantage).

What We Offer
Stable professional career
Working with Axians projects becomes an asset to those of us who want to offer stability through a secure career.

Prospects for career advancement
You can access training and new certifications that will further elevate your skills. The 360 evaluation from managers and peers will also allow you to evolve.

Work Life Balance
By collaborating with Axians you will be able to reconcile work and family requirements without neglecting either area.

Attractive evolving compensation
When working with Axians you will have access to performance bonuses in addition to an attractive salary pack (base salary benefits). You are also entitled to health insurance and an employee assistance program for you and your family (Psychological Legal Psychosocial and Financial support).


Axians is the VINCI Energies brand dedicated to Information Technology and Digital Transformation. With an international presence and a people-to-people approach we combine technology innovation and proximity to create real impact for organizations and society.

Join Axians
At Axians we believe that talent does not fit a single profile. We value diversity and promote an inclusive environment where everyone has the opportunity to grow and contribute. If you have a disability or impairment we are committed to ensuring equal opportunities throughout the recruitment and onboarding process. Whenever needed we provide reasonable accommodations so that you can participate on an equal basis. If you require any accommodation please let us know by contacting us at.

Required Experience:

IC

Employment Type : Full Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1