IT Governance Risk and Compliance Manager at Backbase

Mexico City, Mexico City, Mexico

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
FinTech, BankingIndustries

Requirements

  • Minimum of 6-8 years of relevant working experience in the practical implementation of Compliance programs in an international environment
  • Bachelor’s degree required; academic degree desired in the area of IT Security, Risk Management, Cyber Security, or Information Security
  • Fluent English - written and spoken (mandatory)
  • Professional certifications (e.g. ISC2 or CompTIA certifications) desired or willingness to obtain them
  • Prior experience working with GRC tools and platforms
  • Experience with managing in a functional way (not hierarchical)
  • Ability to work with the latest tech stack (Latest Azure Services, Grafana, Elastic Cloud, Open Source tooling, Dependency Track, Trivy etc. - Security Tools)
  • Knowledge of multiple security and privacy frameworks, Third-party risk, outsourcing and banking regulations, etc
  • Knowledge of Secure-SDLC tooling and design
  • Knowledge of modern cloud technologies (AWS, Azure) and risks associated with Software-as-a-Service model
  • Knowledge of Open Banking / PSD2 is an added advantage
  • Knowledge of the requirements of ethics & compliance programs in international business

Responsibilities

  • Support design, implementation and management of IT Controls & Compliance Frameworks for an international organisation
  • Ensure compliance with the industry best security practices within SaaS environments
  • Manage and coordinate customer and independent third-party attestations as part of the contractual obligations and certification requirements
  • Support Third-Party Risk assessments and regular assurance program
  • Analyse and translate laws, regulations and technical requirements into commercially focussed business processes
  • Execute and report status on Risk Assessment and Risk Mitigation Program metrics
  • Maintain policies and procedures as part of the Policy Governance Framework and coordinate that with other departments
  • Integrate in an Agile/Scrum working environment to drive teams
  • Lead tactical compliance setup and operations
  • Provide concise and to-the-point compliance advice as a Subject Matter Expert (SME)
  • Apply a proactive & analytical program management approach
  • Act as a strategic problem solver to take issues and find practical business solutions
  • Manage internal & external stakeholders
  • Collaborate and interact with colleagues from all relevant departments, vendors, partners and customers

Skills

SOC2
ISO27001
PCI-DSS
GRC tools
Risk Assessment
Third-Party Risk
Agile
Scrum
AWS
Azure
Secure-SDLC
SaaS

Backbase

Engagement banking platform for digital transformation

About Backbase

Backbase offers an Engagement Banking Platform that helps banks modernize their customer interactions and internal operations by replacing outdated IT systems. The platform allows banks to enhance customer journeys and eliminate operational silos, empowering both customers and employees. Backbase stands out by providing out-of-the-box web and mobile solutions, along with Model Bank accelerators that simplify digital transformation. The company generates revenue through platform usage fees, comprehensive documentation, and training, while also enabling banks to create unique features with their open APIs and SDK.

Amsterdam, NetherlandsHeadquarters
2003Year Founded
$128.4MTotal Funding
GROWTH_EQUITY_VCCompany Stage
FintechIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Hybrid Work Options

Risks

Emerging regulations like the EU AI Act may increase compliance costs for Backbase.
Competition from other fintech companies could erode Backbase's market share.
Integration challenges with TD Bank may arise if customer expectations are not met.

Differentiation

Backbase's platform offers seamless integration with any back-end system for banks.
The company provides out-of-the-box web and mobile journeys for digital transformation.
Backbase's Model Bank accelerators embody industry best practices for rapid implementation.

Upsides

Partnership with TD Bank enhances digital experiences for over two million cardholders.
Collaboration with Seven expands Backbase's influence in Africa and the Middle East.
Increased AI adoption in banking offers Backbase opportunities to enhance platform capabilities.

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