💼 Senior IT Governance Officer – Cyprus or Greece
The Role:
The Senior IT Governance Officer will join the IT Governance Team, playing a critical role in ensuring the organization's IT policies, processes, and practices align with regulatory requirements and best practices. Responsibilities include developing, implementing, and maintaining IT governance frameworks, policies, and processes for effective IT management and compliance. Collaboration with senior IT leadership, IT SMEs, Information Security GRC, legal, and compliance teams is essential to ensure IT governance supports the company's strategic goals and operational needs without compromising agility.
Main Responsibilities:
- 🏛️ Design, develop, and oversee the implementation of IT governance structures, frameworks, and policies aligned with best practices, regulatory requirements, and tailored to XM's organizational culture for transparency, accountability, and effective decision-making.
- 🔍 Conduct gap analysis between proposals and the current organizational state.
- 🤝 Collaborate with IT SMEs to align domain-specific processes with the policy/process framework and effectively implement proposed requirements.
- 👮 Hold process owners accountable for operating processes in alignment with agreed policies and maintaining documentary evidence. Collaborate with stakeholders and risk management teams to identify, assess, and manage IT-related risks, integrating them into the enterprise risk management framework for business continuity.
- 🛡️ Collaborate with the Information Security GRC function to create relevant policies, coordinate IT audits and assessments, and work with internal and external auditors to ensure compliance.
- 📚 Keep up to date with relevant laws, regulations, and standards (e.g., EBA, DORA, etc.) and monitor compliance.
- 🌐 Stay informed about emerging trends, technologies, and best practices in IT governance and incorporate them into the organization's governance framework.
- 📊 Develop and implement metrics, key performance indicators (KPIs), and continuous improvement initiatives to monitor and enhance the effectiveness of IT governance practices and processes.
- 📊 Prepare and present reports on IT governance performance to senior management and the board of directors.
- 🤝 Collaborate with IT, legal, compliance, and business teams to ensure alignment and integration of IT governance with the overall business strategy.
- 📣 Ensure the communication and understanding of IT governance policies and processes among all stakeholders, acting as a liaison between IT and other departments, and developing training programs to promote awareness and compliance.
- 💡 Proactively identify needs and contribute to team objectives.
Main Requirements:
- 🎓 BSc/MSc in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related field.
- 💼 5+ years' experience in IT governance, IT compliance, IT audit, or a related field within the financial industry/related domain.
- 📝 Proven experience in developing and implementing IT governance frameworks and policies.
- 📚 Strong understanding of IT governance frameworks, such as COBIT, ITIL, ISO 38500.
Advantages:
- 🏆 Relevant certifications in ITIL Foundation, CGEIT (Certified in the Governance of Enterprise IT), CRISC (Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control), or equivalent are highly desirable.
- 📚 In-depth knowledge of regulatory requirements and industry standards related to IT governance and compliance.
- 📚 Knowledge of Enterprise Architecture frameworks.
Benefits:
- 💰 Attractive remuneration package plus performance-related rewards.
- 🏥 Private health insurance.
- 💡 Intellectually stimulating work environment.
- 🌍 Continuous personal development and international training opportunities.
All applications will be treated with strict confidentiality!