IT Compliance Officer (f/m/d)

Field of activity

The IT Compliance Function works in close coordination with the individual business units and other group control functions to ensure compliance with national and international IT laws and regulations applicable to various units of the Deutsche Börse Group and its business activities. The IT Compliance Function has a proactive role in the identification of possible compliance or reputational risks, including those that may arise in connection with new activities and products. Group Compliance defines group-wide compliance standards, supports their consistent application within the group entities, and provides centralized services. By using advisory and control mechanisms on an ongoing basis, the IT Compliance Function provides deep insight into the maturity of IT Compliance with respect to all applicable regulatory requirements.

To ensure the execution of 2nd Line of Defence controls, Group Compliance established a Control Framework to support, define and implement group-wide standards in this regard.

Tasks/responsibilities

Main Tasks:

• Preparation of yearly required Risk Analysis
• Strengthening of existing IT Compliance Mandate
• Execution of 2nd line controls
• Tracking / follow-up of findings, remediation actions.
• Ensure timely and adequate reporting and (ad-hoc) escalation.

Support activities:

• Monitoring of regulatory obligations and requirements, as well as established market practices in the area of IT Governance / IT Compliance.
• Proactive monitoring of regulatory developments at EU and national level and analysis of new regulatory requirements in the area of Banking IT regulation.
• Assessment of the relevant impact of regulatory developments on banking IT.
• Advising the IT organisation on regulatory requirements and compliance risks.
• Ensure and coordinate comprehensive communication between internal business lines and other control functions and Group Compliance.
• Support the creation of a risk-based IT Compliance control plan
• Support the organisation and operation of the compliance function in the preparation of internal reports and presentations, and reporting to external and internal stakeholders.
• Review of compliance relevant audit reports. 
• Continuous improvement and optimisation of compliance processes and procedures.

Qualifications/required skills

• University degree in business informatics or comparable qualification with a high affinity for IT
• Experience in the execution of controls
• Understanding of the relevant legal and regulatory compliance requirements and associated risks
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail and organisational skills
• Several years of experience in IT of a financial service provider, ideally functional with the control of IT processes and IT organisation
• In-depth knowledge of the standards applicable in IT for IT cost reduction (e.g. COBIT or similar reference models)
• Communication and negotiation skills, including ability to present complex matters in a clear and comprehensive way
• Strong individual initiative, high level commitment and motivation
• Proficiency in written and spoken English is required, German language will be an asset
• Dedication, team and communications skills, flexibility as well as competent handling of MS Office applications round out your profile.

You can look forward to our benefit package:

• Hybrid Work and Flexible working hours
• Work from abroad - 12 days of remote work from EU countries per year
• Group Share Plan - discount on company shares
• Pension fund contribution - 3% of your gross salary (5% after 5 years with us)
• Health & Wellbeing - fully covered Multisport card, life & accident insurance, sick days and 100% salary contribution during sick leave (up to 56 days)
• 25 vacation days
• Mobility - fully covered public transport in Prague & free parking
• Flexible Benefit Account (Pluxee) - 1200 per month
• Personal Development - annual budget of €690 .. and way more!