Level 1 Permanent Control Coordinator (Fintech)

TL;DR

Level 1 Permanent Control Coordinator (Fintech): Designing and implementing the first line of defense control framework and Target Operating Model for a leading finance workspace with an accent on risk cartography and regulatory alignment. Focus on building RCSA methodologies from scratch and ensuring strict separation between first and second line of defense controls.

Location: Hybrid (Paris, France)

Company

hirify.global is a leading European finance workspace providing banking and financial tools for SMEs across 8 European countries.

What you will do

• Design and roll out a unified Level 1 control plan across all organization teams.
• Build and maintain RCSA-based risk cartography and methodologies aligned with the broader risk framework.
• Define and deploy the Level 1 Target Operating Model, including roles, processes, and escalation routes.
• Consolidate control execution data and produce governance reporting for the Risk Committee.
• Ensure a genuine separation between first-line (LoD1) and second-line (LoD2) internal controls.

Requirements

• 3-5 years of experience in permanent control, internal control, or operational risk within a regulated banking environment.
• Sound knowledge of French banking regulation (Arrêté du 3 novembre 2014, EBA guidelines) and the Three Lines of Defence model.
• Proven experience in designing or maintaining RCSA methodologies and risk taxonomies.
• Ability to drive organizational change and get business teams to adopt new control standards.
• Proficiency in using AI tools to accelerate analysis and automate reporting loops.

Culture & Benefits

• Opportunity to build the TOM and RCSA methodology from scratch rather than maintaining legacy systems.
• High visibility with output feeding directly into the Risk Committee and regulatory reporting.
• Unlimited access to best-in-class AI tools to optimize workflows.
• Inclusive culture with a strong focus on merit-based hiring and diversity.

Hiring process

• The total hiring process takes approximately 20 working days.