Tech Risk and Controls Director (all genders)
On-site · Frankfurt am Main, Hesse, Germany
Job Summary
Tech Risk and Controls Director role within Cybersecurity and Technology Controls (CTC) team. Responsible for shaping and implementing the firm’s technology risk management strategy, identifying, overseeing, and mitigating compliance and operational risks in line with regulatory requirements. Builds relationships with stakeholders, regulators, and auditors; manages reporting and governance of controls, issues, and measurements; drives continuous improvement in risk management; communicates complex risk to senior leadership; requires extensive experience in financial services, EU/Germany regulatory knowledge, and proficiency in German and English. Strong emphasis on KPI/KRI development, risk mitigation, and cross-functional leadership.
Required Qualifications
- 10+ years of experience in technology risk management, information security, or related field with focus on risk identification, assessment, and mitigation
- Proficient verbal and written communication in German and English
- Experience in financial sector with regulatory engagement (e.g., with regulators)
- Experience creating and presenting technology risk KPIs and KRIs to executive levels
- Experience with risk management frameworks and regulatory requirements (EU/Germany) relevant to financial industry
- Ability to lead teams and manage cross-functional projects; translate technology insights to business strategy
- Knowledge of information security risk assessment, reporting, and control governance
- Experience with common controls frameworks (NIST, ISO, ISACA)
- Ability to manage multiple tasks with attention to detail
- CISSP certifications strongly preferred
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