IT Governance Expert
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Minimum 5 years of experience in IT governance, IT risk, architecture, or payments
Experience in banking, fintech, or regulated financial institutions
Exposure to payment systems such as processing platforms, gateways, cards, or wallets
Technical & Domain Knowledge
Understanding of payment processing and payment gateway operations
Knowledge of high availability and disaster recovery concepts
Experience with system integrations and APIs
Familiarity with cloud and/or on-premises infrastructure
Regulatory & Standards Knowledge
PCI DSS
ISO 27001 or similar security standards
Central bank or financial regulator requirements
Data protection and information security principles
Skills & Competencies
Strong analytical and risk assessment skills
Communication and stakeholder management skills
Ability to balance governance requirements with business agility
Strong documentation and reporting skills
Independent and objective decision-making mindset
Obligations
IT Governance & Policy
Define and maintain IT governance standards for payment systems
Ensure clear ownership of systems, data, and services
Govern third-party and vendor engagements related to payment platforms
Regulatory Compliance & Audit
Ensure compliance with banking regulations and industry standards (e.g., PCI DSS, ISO 27001)
Coordinate internal and external IT audits
Track audit findings and ensure timely remediation
Prepare documentation and evidence for regulatory reviews
Risk Management
Identify and assess IT and operational risks within payment systems
Maintain a risk register and track mitigation actions
Identify single points of failure (SPOFs) and ensure risk controls
Architecture & Change Governance
Govern system changes, new integrations, and payment product launches
Review architecture designs and technical decisions
Participate in architecture and change approval boards
Ensure changes align with security, scalability, and availability requirements
Delivery & SDLC Governance
Ensure a secure and controlled software development lifecycle (SDLC)
Govern release, rollback, and environment separation processes
Ensure change management processes are followed without slowing delivery
Availability & Disaster Recovery
Govern high availability and disaster recovery requirements
Ensure DR plans and tests are in place for critical payment systems
Review and approve recovery objectives (RTO/RPO)
Support business continuity planning
Reporting & Stakeholder Communication
Prepare governance and risk reports for senior management
Act as a key contact for IT governance matters in the payments domain
Communicate governance requirements clearly to technical and business teams
Benefits
- Opportunities for professional growth and development
- Competitive salary and bonuses
- Comprehensive insurance coverage
- Supportive work environment
- Visa Premium salary card
- Corporate discounts and events
- Additional vacation days
- Discounted education and employee loans
- New cozy studio office in Port Baku Tower 2
- Strong teamwork with Agile principles, regular team buildings and themed events
- Multicultural environment with foreign colleagues sharing their best experiences
