Senior Manager, Permanent Control (Fintech)

TL;DR

Senior Manager, Permanent Control (Fintech): Managing and executing the permanent control function within the Enterprise Risk Management department with an accent on ensuring compliance with local regulatory requirements and internal procedures. Focus on formalizing 2nd level controls, managing control testing, and coordinating regulatory reporting like the Annual Internal Control Report (RACI).

Location: Hybrid, based in Paris, France, with three days per week in the office.

Company

hirify.global is a fintech company that powers billions of online transactions for global businesses.

What you will do

• Manage the permanent control testing process and associated frameworks.
• Ensure compliance with French laws and regulations, particularly the order of 3 December 2014.
• Coordinate, draft, and submit the Annual Internal Control Report (RACI) and other relevant regulatory reports.
• Define and execute the Permanent Control Plan, including control testing and thematic reviews.
• Maintain a structured control register and ensure consistent permanent control issue management.
• Work collaboratively with the Risk Management Function, ensuring strong connectivity between control testing and the risk register.

Requirements

• Fluency in both English and French is strictly required for drafting regulatory reports and communicating with French regulators.
• 5+ years of experience in risk, compliance, or assurance within the financial services or payments industry.
• Strong experience with European regulations and the capability to conceive or adapt control tests.
• Proven ability to set and execute an annual permanent control test plan and manage the end-to-end testing process.
• Experience managing people, with a proven ability to deliver feedback, mentor a team, and enable others to excel.
• Deep understanding of risk management concepts, such as the Risk & Control Self-Assessment (RCSA).

Nice to have

• An Institute of Internal Audit, internal control, or ACAMS certification is highly preferable.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid working model with three days per week in the office to support collaboration and connection.
• Opportunity for a career-defining role to build the future of fintech.
• Work in a fast-moving, performance-obsessed, and globally distributed team.
• Focus on real ownership, fewer blockers, and work that makes a difference.
• Inclusive environment where ambition is met with opportunity.
• Support for making your experience or working environment comfortable.