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IT Risk Engineer

Hybrid

Amsterdam

Risk, Legal & Compliance

Ready to get shit done?

At bunq, we're on a mission to Make Life Easy for our users by creating the most user-centric banking experience out there. To deliver on that promise, our services must be reliable 100% of the time and protected by rock-solid security.

That's where you come in. We're looking for a IT Risk Engineer who s ownership of keeping our IT systems safe and resilient. You'll be the one spotting risks before they turn into issues, challenging engineering on testing and monitoring, and making sure every control does exactly what it's meant to do.

Ownership

As an IT Risk Engineer, you'll show bunq's excellence both inside and out by making sure our IT controls are effective, simple, and future-proof. Here's how you'll do it:

• Lead IT risk assessments across systems, products, and change initiatives - define treatment plans and drive remediation to completion.

• Stay ahead of risks in cloud environments (AWS in particular) , covering IAM, data protection, and configuration management.

• Challenge the design of our web and mobile apps to ensure resilience by design .

• Build operational resilience by leading business continuity, disaster recovery, and backup strategies - and validating them through regular testing.

• Map dependencies across systems and processes to uncover vulnerabilities and single points of failure.

• Embed risk controls into engineering workflows, automating checks where possible.

• Feed insights from incidents and tests back into stronger controls and engineering practices.

This challenge is perfect for you if

• You are able to lead IT risk assessments across systems, products, and change initiatives, and drive remediation to completion.

• You know how to design, implement, and monitor IT controls across cloud platforms (AWS), applications, and infrastructure.

• You are able to plan, validate, and test business continuity and disaster recovery strategies (BIA, RTO/RPO, test design and execution).

• You know how to translate complex technical risks into clear, actionable recommendations for engineering, business, and leadership teams.

• You are able to ensure IT governance and compliance with regulatory frameworks (DORA, PSD2/SCA, EBA guidelines).

• You know how to analyze system dependencies, uncover vulnerabilities, and prioritize mitigation actions effectively.

• You know how to communicate effectively with sholders, auditors, and regulators, making risk understandable and actionable.

Your space to perform

We give you the space and the tools you need to succeed

Great, international colleagues who share your mindset

Hybrid setup: after 3 months in-office, work 2 days remote, 3 days in-office weekly.

Digital Nomad program: work remotely 1 week per quarter after 1 year and 3 weeks per quarter after 2 years

We support growth with bunq Academy and €1500 annual learning budget

Massive discount with Urban Sports Club

Travel expenses are covered whether you come walking or by bike, bus or car (though we prefer green choices )

A MacBook so you can Get Shit Done with us

Delicious lunches from our fabulous in-house chefs with vegan and vegetarian options

An optional pension plan with monthly contribution from bunq

Monthly contribution to your phone and internet bills

Friday drinks and other celebrations - bunq style

Hybrid

Amsterdam

Risk, Legal & Compliance

40

hours per week

2276976

IT Risk Engineer

Hybrid

Amsterdam

Risk, Legal & Compliance

40

hours per week

2276976

IT Risk Engineer

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Learn why bunq is the top choice for professionals seeking a dynamic and innovative workplace in the banking sector.

Learn more about your life at bunq. Discover how we support and inspire our team members to achieve their best.

Start getting shit done from day 1 at bunq. Discover how your role will contribute to transforming the future of banking.