Technology Risk Manager
Revolut · Spain
- Hybrid
- Full-time
- $120,000 / year
- Spain
Job highlights
- Manage technology and operational risks.
- Develop and test ICT controls and procedures.
- Align risk strategies with business goals.
- Analyze complex data for risk insights.
- Collaborate with stakeholders on risk management.
About the role
About Revolut
People deserve more from their money. More visibility, control, and freedom. Since 2015, Revolut has been on a mission to deliver just that. Our powerhouse of products — including spending, saving, investing, exchanging, travelling, and more — help our 70+ million customers get more from their money every day.
As we continue our lightning-fast growth, 2 things are essential to our success: our people and our culture. In recognition of our outstanding employee experience, we've been certified as a Great Place to Work™. So far, we have 13,000+ people working around the world, from our offices and remotely, to help us achieve our mission. And we're looking for more brilliant people. People who love building great products, redefining success, and turning the complexity of a chaotic world into the simplicity of a beautiful solution.
About The Role
Risk at Revolut operates across all functions, products, and regions to monitor front-line performance and ensure the business operates safely. They’re among the first to be involved in new initiatives, from tech to customer support.
We’re looking for a Technology Risk Manager to sit within the first line of defence. You'll take an analytical approach to develop sustainable growth strategies that align with technology and operational risk frameworks and take our risk management procedures to the next level.
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What You’ll Be Doing
- Identifying, assessing, documenting, and reviewing ICT and other operational risks
- Designing, implementing, and testing ICT controls
- Developing and testing key procedures
- Creating and reviewing key risk indicators for ICT processes
- Registering risk events, managing, and delivering risk incident reports
- Planning and executing operational resilience tests
What You'll Need
- A 2:1 degree from a top university
- 4+ years of experience in IT operational risk management within financial services
- Expertise in risk, compliance, and IT operations
- Advanced knowledge of risk practices, frameworks, and tools (ERM)
- The ability to deliver localised IT policies to meet regulatory standards
- The ability to align plans with business goals and set measurable metrics
- An analytical mindset with great stakeholder management and communication skills
- Experience with operational risk identification, monitoring, and controls (implementation and testing)
- Previous examples of practically interpreting and organising complex data
- A solid track record of achievement, having won competition awards (can be any of academic, professional, and/or sport)
Nice to have
- Proficiency in SQL
Diversity & Inclusion
Building a global financial super app isn’t enough. Our Revoluters are a priority, and that’s why in 2021 we launched our inaugural D&I Framework, designed to help us thrive and grow everyday. We’re not just doing this because it's the right thing to do. We’re doing it because we know that seeking out diverse talent and creating an inclusive workplace is the way to create exceptional, innovative products and services for our customers. That’s why we encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences to join this multicultural, hard-working team.
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Key skills/competency
- Technology Risk Management
- IT Operational Risk
- Risk Assessment
- Compliance
- IT Operations
- Risk Frameworks
- ERM
- Stakeholder Management
- Communication Skills
- SQL
Skills & topics
- Technology Risk Manager
- IT Risk Management
- Operational Risk
- Risk Assessment
- Compliance
- IT Operations
- ERM
- Financial Services Risk
- Risk Controls
- Risk Reporting
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight your IT operational risk experience in financial services and your track record of achievements.
- Showcase analytical skills: Provide examples of interpreting and organizing complex data, and developing metrics.
- Emphasize stakeholder management: Detail your experience communicating effectively with diverse teams and management.
- Prepare for technical questions: Be ready to discuss risk practices, frameworks (ERM), and potentially SQL if listed as a 'nice to have'.
- Understand Revolut's culture: Research their mission, values, and commitment to diversity and inclusion.
Technical preparation
Behavioral questions
Frequently asked questions
- What are the primary responsibilities of a Technology Risk Manager at Revolut?
- As a Technology Risk Manager at Revolut, you will identify, assess, and review ICT and operational risks. You will also design, implement, and test ICT controls, develop and test key procedures, and create risk indicators for ICT processes. Managing risk events, delivering incident reports, and planning operational resilience tests are also key duties.
- What qualifications are essential for the Technology Risk Manager role at Revolut?
- To be considered for the Technology Risk Manager position at Revolut, you need a 2:1 degree from a top university and over 4 years of experience in IT operational risk management, specifically within financial services. Expertise in risk, compliance, IT operations, and advanced knowledge of risk practices, frameworks (like ERM), and tools are crucial.
- How does Revolut approach diversity and inclusion for this Technology Risk Manager role?
- Revolut is committed to diversity and inclusion, evidenced by their D&I Framework. They encourage applications from individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences, believing it fosters innovation and exceptional products. They aim to create an inclusive, multicultural workplace for their hard-working team.
- What kind of analytical and communication skills are required for the Technology Risk Manager at Revolut?
- The role demands an analytical mindset with the ability to practically interpret and organize complex data. Strong stakeholder management and communication skills are essential to align plans with business goals, set measurable metrics, and effectively collaborate across teams.
- Does Revolut have specific requirements regarding academic achievements for the Technology Risk Manager position?
- Yes, Revolut requires a 2:1 degree from a top university. Additionally, a solid track record of achievement, demonstrated through competition awards in academic, professional, or sporting contexts, is highly valued.
- What is the role of the first line of defence in Revolut's risk management structure for this position?
- The Technology Risk Manager sits within the first line of defence at Revolut. This means you will be proactively involved in identifying and managing risks associated with new initiatives and day-to-day operations across technology and business functions.
- Is proficiency in SQL a mandatory requirement for the Technology Risk Manager role at Revolut?
- Proficiency in SQL is listed as a 'nice to have' for the Technology Risk Manager role, not a mandatory requirement. While beneficial, it is not essential for application, but it can enhance your candidacy.