Job Description

To our tech hub in Prague we are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Associate Specialist, Technology Compliance to ensure the adherence of our IT organization to established policies/procedures and regulatory requirements. As a key member of our compliance team, you will engage with IT practitioners and act as a consultant for the System Development Life Cycle (SDLC), Compliance Risk Profile, Digital SDLC, Good Documentation Practices, and IT Control Requirements Set including the adoption of agile ways of working. Furthermore, you will support audit/inspection readiness, participate in the timely review and Corrective and Preventative Action (CAPA) response, and monitor IT compliance indicators.

Responsibilities

Engage with IT practitioners and act as a consultant for the System Development Life Cycle (SDLC), Compliance Risk Profile, Digital SDLC, Good Documentation Practices, and IT Control Requirements Set including the adoption of agile ways of working

Ensure that the IT organization operates and complies with established policies/procedures

Support audit/inspection readiness and participate in the timely review and Corrective and Preventative Action (CAPA) response

Monitor IT compliance indicators, evaluate impacts, and ensure non-compliance incidents are communicated and actioned

Oversee policies, SOPs, supporting documents, and associated materials to ensure seamless integration with other processes

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field

3+ years of experience in IT compliance, quality management, or a related field

Professional certifications such as Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) or Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC) are preferred

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Technical Advice: Possess the ability to provide technical advice and guidance related to compliance and quality management

Quality Management: Demonstrate strong knowledge and practical application of quality management principles and processes

Quality Assurance (QA): Ability to ensure that the IT organization is adhering to quality standards and requirements

Audit Management: Experience in managing audit processes, preparing for audits, and responding to audit findings

Risk Management: Ability to identify, assess, and mitigate risks related to IT compliance

Governance Management: Strong understanding of governance frameworks and the ability to manage compliance within these frameworks

What we offer

Exciting work in a great team, global projects, international environment

Opportunity to learn and grow professionally within the company globally

Hybrid working model, flexible role pattern

Pension and health insurance contributions

Internal reward system plus referral programme

5 weeks annual leave, 5 sick days, 15 days of certified sick leave paid above statutory requirements annually, 40 paid hours annually for volunteering activities, 12 weeks of parental contribution

Cafeteria for tax free benefits according to your choice (meal vouchers, Lítačka, sport, culture, health, travel, etc.), Multisport Card

Vodafone, Raiffeisen Bank, Foodora, and Mall.cz discount programmes

Up-to-date laptop and iPhone

Parking in the garage, showers, refreshments, massage chairs, library, music corner

Competitive salary, incentive pay, and many more

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