IT Governance and Vendor Manager (Fintech)

TL;DR

IT Governance and Vendor Manager (Fintech): Managing IT general controls, technology change oversight, and third-party vendor lifecycles within a regulated crypto environment with an accent on operational resilience and regulatory compliance. Focus on building scalable governance frameworks, mitigating technology risks, and optimizing procurement processes across cross-functional teams.

Location: Must be based in Ireland

Company

hirify.global is a leading global crypto platform founded in 2011, providing financial infrastructure and trading services to millions of users worldwide.

What you will do

• Develop and implement IT general control (ITGC) oversight and technology governance frameworks.
• Partner with Product, Engineering, and Compliance teams to assess risks in system and process changes.
• Lead the end-to-end vendor management lifecycle, including sourcing, contract negotiation, and performance monitoring.
• Analyze purchasing data and drive digital transformation initiatives across the Procure-to-Pay process.
• Support internal and external audits by preparing governance reporting and evidence gathering.
• Embed a strong risk culture across operational and technology functions.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in IT risk management, operational risk, IT audit, or technology governance.
• Strong understanding of IT general controls, change management, and operational resilience frameworks.
• Experience working in financial services, fintech, or crypto organizations.
• Ability to translate complex operational risks into practical recommendations for senior stakeholders.
• Familiarity with regulatory expectations such as MiCAR, DORA, or PSD2.
• Must be based in Ireland to fulfill regional operational requirements.

Culture & Benefits

• Work in a fast-moving, globally distributed environment.
• Opportunity to shape compliance and governance in the evolving crypto regulatory landscape.
• Commitment to merit-based hiring and diverse talent.
• Focus on continuous improvement and automation of governance workflows.

Hiring process

• Evaluation of experience and competencies through interviews.
• Potential job-related skills or work-style assessments.