IT Risk Specialist
BH-12356-3
Posted: 04/03/2025
- €65,000-€70,000 per annum
- Netherlands, Netherlands
- Permanent
IT RISK SPECIALIST
We are currently working with a CryptoCurrency/Fintech business in the Netherlands looking to grow their IT risk team. This is an exciting scale up environment, with the chance to play a critical role ensuring the security, resilience and compliance of their infrastructure.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and maintain the IT risk management framework in alignment with DORA and industry best practices.
- Conduct IT risk assessments, identify vulnerabilities, and recommend mitigations to ensure the resilience of crypto trading and brokerage systems.
- Oversee third-party risk management, ensuring vendors and service providers meet security and compliance standards
Experience needed:
- 3+ years of experience in IT risk management, cybersecurity, or operational risk within financial services, fintech, or crypto industries
- Strong understanding of IT governance frameworks (e.g., ISO 27001 or NIST) and regulatory requirements such as DORA, MiCA and GDPR
- Familiarity with third-party risk management and vendor due diligence processes
Benefits:
We are currently working with a CryptoCurrency/Fintech business in the Netherlands looking to grow their IT risk team. This is an exciting scale up environment, with the chance to play a critical role ensuring the security, resilience and compliance of their infrastructure.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and maintain the IT risk management framework in alignment with DORA and industry best practices.
- Conduct IT risk assessments, identify vulnerabilities, and recommend mitigations to ensure the resilience of crypto trading and brokerage systems.
- Oversee third-party risk management, ensuring vendors and service providers meet security and compliance standards
Experience needed:
- 3+ years of experience in IT risk management, cybersecurity, or operational risk within financial services, fintech, or crypto industries
- Strong understanding of IT governance frameworks (e.g., ISO 27001 or NIST) and regulatory requirements such as DORA, MiCA and GDPR
- Familiarity with third-party risk management and vendor due diligence processes
Benefits:
- Exciting challenge in a fast-paced environment
- Hybrid working model
- Social team
- Company benefits program
- Solid pension plan
- Commuting allowance
- Discretionary bonus

Michael Percival
Consultant