IT Risk / EUDA Governance Specialist (Python & Data)

TL;DR

IT Risk / EUDA Governance Specialist (Python & Data): Ensure End User Developed Applications (EUDAs) are reliable, controlled, and auditable in a banking environment with an accent on risk assessment, regulatory alignment (DORA), and governance of Python/Excel-based solutions. Focus on mapping critical EUDAs, defining risk-based controls, and preparing evidence for internal and external audits while balancing control with pragmatism.

Company

hirify.global supports banking teams with governance and risk-focused expertise for business-developed applications.

What you will do

• Identify and map critical EUDAs across different business areas of the bank.
• Assess risk and criticality (financial, operational, and regulatory) for EUDAs.
• Review solutions developed in Python, Excel, and other end-user tools.
• Define and implement risk-based controls that do not unnecessarily hinder business operations.
• Promote best practices in data management, version control, documentation, and auditability.
• Prepare evidence and supporting documentation for internal and external audits.

Requirements

• Experience with Python for data processing, automation, and analytics scripts.
• Comfort working with data and databases (SQL or equivalent).
• Advanced Excel skills (formulas and macros are a plus).
• Risk-oriented critical thinking and the ability to distinguish truly critical EUDAs.
• Ability to work effectively with non-technical business stakeholders, with strong communication and influencing skills.
• Location: Lisbon (hybrid, 2x per week)

Nice to have

• Experience in regulated environments (banking, insurance, consulting, etc.).
• Exposure to audit, internal controls, or risk management functions.
• Experience with governance frameworks (formal or informal).
• Knowledge of DORA or operational resilience topics.

Culture & Benefits

• Pragmatic, execution-focused environment with direct impact on operational resilience and regulatory compliance.
• Close collaboration with business, IT, and risk teams.
• Unlimited access to technological training in free mode.
• Flexible pay components and medical insurance as a social benefit.
• Hybrid work model (2x per week) and included remote work components in compensation.

Hiring process

• CV review and evaluation of fit for governance/risk responsibilities and Python/data experience.
• Interviews to assess risk thinking, stakeholder communication, and understanding of auditability and controls.

Salary: 1500€–1800€ net monthly

Location: Lisbon (Hybrid, 2x per week)