Controls & Compliance Testing Analyst (Risk) (Fintech)

TL;DR

Controls & Compliance Testing Analyst (Fintech): Supporting the Risk & Compliance function across Italy and the UK by strengthening the risk framework, delivering compliance monitoring, and testing key controls. Focus on managing operational incidents end-to-end and identifying opportunities for automation of testing and reporting.

Location: Hybrid (Italy, UK)

Company

hirify.global is a rapidly growing pan-European digital wealth manager, serving over 167,000 active investors with more than £5.5 billion invested on their platform.

What you will do

• Deliver compliance monitoring and controls testing across key regulatory areas.
• Support the risk framework: risk registers, RCSAs, control libraries and documentation.
• Manage operational incidents end-to-end, including root-cause analysis and remediation tracking.
• Produce clear, data-driven MI and reporting for senior management.
• Identify and implement opportunities for automation of controls testing and monitoring.
• Provide 2nd Line challenge to the business and support thematic reviews and audits.

Requirements

• Fluent Italian and English (written and spoken).
• Experience in compliance monitoring, controls testing, risk or audit in financial services.
• Knowledge of key regulations (MiFID II, SYSC, PRIN, Consumer Duty, AML/KYC).
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency with Excel; interest in workflow tools or automation.
• Clear written communication and ability to challenge constructively.

Nice to have

• Experience in fintech, digital wealth or investment services.
• Exposure to Power BI, SQL, Python or other automation technologies.
• Professional certifications (e.g., IRM, ICA, CISI) are a plus.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible ways of working to support employees in doing their best work.
• Encouragement to take ownership, challenge the status quo, and turn bold ideas into results.
• Diversity is valued, with different perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences fueling creativity and driving better decisions.