IT Risk / EUDA Governance Specialist (Python & Data)

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Job Summary: We are seeking a candidate to strengthen our team responsible for governing applications developed by end users, ensuring reliability, control, and regulatory alignment. Key Highlights: 1. Balance between control and pragmatism. 2. Cross-functional work with impact across the bank. 3. Governance function, critical analysis, and coordination. **Description:** ---------------- **The BiG is a national bank specializing in Savings and Investment, with operations in Portugal, Spain, and Mozambique.** **Imagine doing what you've always loved and building a career in Investment Banking... Imagine yourself at BiG!** At BiG, multiple business areas develop their own solutions — from Excel macros to Python scripts — supporting critical processes such as calculation, reporting, and decision-making. These solutions (EUDAs – End User Developed Applications) are essential but introduce operational, data quality, and regulatory compliance risks. **We are expanding our team with a profile that helps ensure these solutions are:** * Reliable; * Controlled; * Auditable; * Aligned with regulatory requirements such as DORA. This role is not purely technical — it is a governance role involving critical analysis and business coordination. **Key Responsibilities:** * Identify and map critical EUDAs across different bank departments; * Assess risk and criticality (financial, operational, regulatory); * Review solutions built in Python, Excel, and other end-user tools; * Define and implement risk-proportionate controls (without hindering business operations). * Ensure best practices in: * data management; * versioning; * documentation; * auditability; * Collaborate with business, IT, risk, and audit teams; * Prepare evidence and support for internal and external audits. **A key part of this role is balancing control vs. pragmatism** **Requirements:** ----------------- **️** **What we’re looking for** **Technical foundation** * Minimum 3 years’ experience with Python (data scripting, automation, analysis); * Comfort working with data and databases (SQL or equivalent); * Advanced Excel experience (formulas, macros are valued). **More important than technical skills** We seek someone who demonstrates: * Critical, risk-oriented thinking; * Ability to distinguish what is critical versus irrelevant; * Pragmatism (avoiding overly heavy solutions); * Ability to collaborate effectively with non-technical business areas; * Strong communication and influence over decisions; ➕ **We value** * A university degree in IT or related field; * Experience in regulated environments (banking, insurance, consulting); * Exposure to auditing, internal control, or risk management; * Experience with governance frameworks (formal or informal); * Knowledge of DORA or operational resilience topics. **What this role is NOT:** * It is not a pure development position; * It is not full-time Excel maintenance; * It is not an audit role disconnected from reality. **It is a cross-functional impact role, where you will help make the bank more robust.** **At BiG, we evolve with everyone’s input. Your opinion can make a difference. Apply now!**