Senior Risk Specialist

About PayU PayU is an international payment service provider with a leading position in Poland and other European markets. The company provides businesses with secure, flexible and easy-to-integrate solutions for accepting and managing online payments, connecting merchants with consumers and financial institutions.

PayU supports a wide range of payment methods, including payment cards, digital wallets and locally preferred payment options, such as BLIK and fast bank transfers in Poland. Its offering also includes instalment payments and Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL), cross-border payments and recurring payment solutions. PayU serves businesses across industries and of all sizes - from small and medium-sized enterprises to leading e-commerce brands, as well as companies in the financial services and technology sectors.

Join PayU and help strengthen risk management in a dynamic fintech environment. In this role, you’ll have a real impact on operational resilience, ICT risk, business continuity, and the continuous improvement of our risk processes.

Responsibilities & Key Activities

• Risk identification and assessment, risk monitoring and reporting,
• Preparing and updating risk management procedures and policies,
• Collecting and analyzing data provided by first- and second-line defense units in the context of risk identification and assessment,
• Conducting vertical testing as part of risk monitoring,
• Managing operational risk events, including managing ICT incidents,
• Managing the Company’s business continuity, including conducting periodic business continuity tests,
• Collaborating with other teams in the first and second lines of defense,
• Analyzing risk trends and patterns at PayU,
• Preparing and regularly updating the risk map at PayU,
• Preparing and updating the list of processes at PayU,
• Reporting on ICT risks to the regulator,
• Administering an incident management support system

Qualifications & Experience

• At least 5 years of experience in risk management,
• A college degree in a relevant field,
• At least 2-3 years of experience in a similar position at a financial institution

Skills & Knowledge

• A strong understanding of the risk management process,
• Knowledge of the KNF recommendations regarding risk management,
• Knowledge of the DORA regulation,
• Fluent professional English and Polish,
• Very good knowledge of MS Office

Behavioral Competencies

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team,
• Excellent problem-solving skills and clear, logical thinking,
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills,
• Ability to analyze data thoroughly,
• Flexibility in the face of changing business needs and the ability to adapt to a variety of situations

What We Offer

• Employment under a contract of employment,
• Benefits: ability to develop one’s own package in MyBenefit system,
• Access to an internal training platform,
• Possibility to work in a hybrid model with a 2 days in the office policy,
• Friendly work atmosphere in a cooperation-driven team, that will support you everyday,
• Work in an international organization operating in a rapidly changing industry

About Us At PayU, we are a international fintech and our vision is to build a world without financial borders where everyone can prosper. We give people in high-growth markets the financial services and products they need to thrive. Our expertise in high-growth markets enables us to extend the reach of financial services. This drives everything we do, from investing in technology entrepreneurs, to offering credit to underserved individuals, to helping merchants buy, sell and operate online. Find out more www.payu.com

Our Commitment To Building A Diverse And Inclusive Workforce As a global and multi-cultural organization with varied ethnicities thriving across locations, we realize that our responsibility towards fulfilling the D&I commitment is huge. Therefore, we continuously strive to create a diverse, inclusive and safe environment, for all of our people, communities and customers. Our leaders are committed to create an inclusive work culture which enables transparency, flexibility and unbiased attention to each and every PayUneer so they can succeed, irrespective of gender, color or personal faith. An environment where every person feels they belong, that they are listened to, and where they are empowered to speak up. At PayU we have zero tolerance towards any form of prejudice whether a specific race, ethnicity, or of persons with disabilities or the LGBTQ communities.