IT Risk / EUDA Governance Specialist (Python & Data)

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We are currently looking for: IT Risk / EUDA Governance Specialist (Python & Data)

Requirements

About the Role

Within our banking environment, many business areas develop their own solutions — ranging from Excel spreadsheets with macros to Python scripts — to support critical processes such as calculations, reporting, and decision-making.

These solutions (EUDAs – End User Developed Applications) are essential to the business, but they also introduce operational, data quality, and regulatory compliance risks.

We are strengthening our team with a professional who can help ensure that these solutions are:

• Reliable
• Controlled
• Auditable
• Aligned with regulatory requirements such as DORA

 This is not purely a technical role — it is a governance, risk assessment, and business-facing position.

What You Will Do

• Identify and map critical EUDAs across different areas of the bank
• Assess risk and criticality (financial, operational, and regulatory)
• Review solutions developed in Python, Excel, and other end-user tools
• Define and implement risk-based controls without unnecessarily hindering business operations
• Promote and enforce best practices in:
• Data management
• Version control
• Documentation
• Auditability
• Collaborate with business, IT, risk, and audit teams
• Prepare evidence and supporting documentation for internal and external audits

 A key aspect of this role is balancing control with pragmatism.

What We Are Looking For

Technical Foundation

• Experience with Python (data processing, automation, and analytics scripts)
• Comfort working with data and databases (SQL or equivalent)
• Advanced Excel skills (formulas and macros are a plus)

More Important Than Technical Skills

We are looking for someone who demonstrates

• Risk-oriented critical thinking
• The ability to distinguish what is truly critical from what is not
• Pragmatism and a practical mindset
• The ability to work effectively with non-technical business stakeholders
• Strong communication and influencing skills

Nice to Have

• Experience in regulated environments (banking, insurance, consulting, etc.)
• Exposure to audit, internal controls, or risk management functions
• Experience with governance frameworks (formal or informal)
• Knowledge of DORA or operational resilience topics

What This Role Is NOT

• It is not a pure software development position
• It is not a full-time Excel maintenance role
• It is not a detached audit function disconnected from business reality

 This is a cross-functional role where you will help make the bank more resilient without disrupting what already works effectively.

What We Offer

• Exposure to critical banking processes
• Close collaboration with business, IT, and risk teams
• A role with direct impact on operational resilience and regulatory compliance
• A pragmatic, execution-focused environment

Who This Role Is For

• You have worked with data, models, or automation outside traditional IT environments
• You enjoy understanding how things work in practice, not just on paper
• You have a critical mindset and are comfortable challenging assumptions
• You know when to dive deeper and when to keep things simple

One-Line Summary

Help the bank manage risk in business-developed solutions without breaking what already works.

Location: Lisbon, - Hybrid 2x

Range Salarial

1500€ – 1800€ net monthly

Note: Includes all components: Fixed, Variable, Meal Allowance, Remote Work, and Benefits.

What do we offer?

➡ An innovative and growing company, with a lot of opportunities for professional development.

➡ Retribution according to your experience and performance. Access to flexible pay and medical insurance as a social benefit.

➡ Unlimited access to technological training in free mode.

IRIUM is a company with dynamic and proactive professionals. Our values are responsibility and commitment to work quality. This is the spirit we are looking for at IRIUM, whatever your age is. If you recognize yourself in this, this is your company!

We can build the future together. Let’s talk! Send your CV to: [email protected]

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