Risk Specialist

About the Position

Risk Specialist

Poznań, Poland

Join PayU as a Risk Specialist to strengthen risk management in a dynamic fintech environment. Contribute to operational resilience and business continuity.

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 installment 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.

Responsibilities

• Support risk identification, assessment, monitoring, and reporting activities across the organization.
• Prepare and update the risk map at PayU.
• Analyze operational risk events, including ICT-related incidents, and support mitigation activities.
• Contribute to business continuity and operational resilience.
• Support the development and implementation of risk management policies, procedures, and controls.
• Analyze risk-related data and identify trends, areas of concern, and improvement opportunities.
• Work closely with other teams in the first and second lines of defense.
• Support the implementation of regulatory requirements related to risk management, including DORA, KNF, and EBA requirements.

Requirements

• At least 1-2 years of experience in risk management, with exposure to areas such as risk assessment, risk monitoring, operational risk, or ICT risk.
• A college degree in a relevant field.
• Professional fluency in both Polish and English.

Skills & Knowledge

• Good understanding of risk management principles and processes.
• Very good knowledge of MS Office.
• Strong problem-solving skills and clear, logical thinking.
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Flexibility and ability to adapt to changing business needs and different situations.

Nice to Have

• Knowledge of the KNF and EBA recommendations regarding risk management.
• Familiarity with DORA.

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 every day.
• Work in an international organization operating in a rapidly changing industry.

About the Company

At PayU, we are an 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 creating 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.