We are looking for an IT Governance expert to oversee governance, risk and compliance across our payment platforms, including payment processing, payment gateways, card systems, wallets, and bonus/loyalty solutions.

This role ensures that payment systems are secure, compliant, resilient and aligned with bank regulations and business objectives, while supporting fast and reliable delivery of payment services.

• 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

• 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

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

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