Senior IT Compliance Specialist

6 days ago


Limassol, Limassol, Cyprus -0077-4f90-99ec-d600a082a401 Full time €60,000 - €90,000 per year

Are you a highly skilled IT Compliance professional looking for an opportunity to shape and influence a global regulatory framework? Join the growing team and work with one of the most innovative and rapidly expanding companies in the financial technology sector.

As the Senior IT Compliance Specialist, you will be the driving force behind the organization's adherence to global IT and security standards. Your core responsibilities will include:

  • Audit Management: Taking full ownership of the preparation and coordination activities for external IT audits and regulatory inquiries.
  • Gap Analysis & Remediation: Conducting thorough gap assessments against various IT compliance frameworks and regulatory requirements, identifying areas for improvement, and proposing effective remediation steps.
  • Action Plan Execution: Leading and executing action plans to timely and completely address all IT audit findings and compliance issues.
  • Policy & Documentation: Supporting the development and ongoing maintenance of IT and security policies and procedures, ensuring alignment with global regulatory requirements and industry best practices.
  • Expert Guidance: Serving as the subject-matter expert on IT compliance requirements, effectively translating complex regulatory language into practical, executable implementation plans for various technical teams.
  • Record Keeping: Maintaining accurate, comprehensive, and up-to-date documentation across all IT compliance activities.

Essential Qualifications

  • Communication: Business-level proficiency in English (equivalent to CEFR B2 or above) is required for effective global collaboration.
  • Experience: A minimum of 4 years of direct experience in IT Compliance, IT Audit, or closely related domains.
  • Core Knowledge: Solid understanding of IT risk management principles and standard IT audit processes.
  • Technical Skills: Proven hands-on experience conducting compliance gap assessments and formulating comprehensive remediation plans.
  • Strategic Compliance: Strong knowledge of major IT compliance frameworks and international regulatory environments.
  • Collaboration: Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills for effective cross-team collaboration and stakeholder management.
  • Work Ethic: Highly analytical mindset with strong attention to detail, coupled with the ability to work independently and manage complex compliance tasks with minimal oversight.

Preferred Qualifications (Nice to Have)

  • Industry Background: Prior experience within the FinTech sector or another highly regulated industry (e.g., finance, healthcare).
  • Specific Frameworks: Familiarity with key regulatory frameworks, such as DORA and PCI DSS.
  • Resilience Planning: Experience supporting or actively participating in Disaster Recovery (DR) and Business Continuity (BC) testing initiatives.


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