Jobs in Germany
‘There is only one future ahead of us, and that is the one that consists of our dreams – provided we have the courage to break with convention.’ - Soichiro Honda
Our philosophy is based on equality, respect and the initiative to implement creative ideas. We want to pass on the joy we get from creating and selling our products to our customers through our financing solutions for new cars and motorcycles. We achieve this through direct and uncomplicated channels via authorised dealers and our strong cooperation partners.
We have been operating in Germany since 1998 as a wholly owned subsidiary of the Honda Group and have had a branch in Barcelona, Spain, since 2007. We also operate our financial services business with partner banks in 15 European countries.
If you would like to learn about our banking business and help shape it, then join our team in Frankfurt or Barcelona!
Tasks
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Help develop, plan and control IT related governance, risk management and compliance structures within whole organisation. Define the IT compliance framework in alignment with legal, regulatory, and internal control requirements and implement all policies and procedures needed.
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Serve as the subject matter lead on IT compliance topics including relevant
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regulatory frameworks like KWG, MaRisk, DORA, NIS2, EBA guidelines, GDPR etc.
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industry standards like ISO/IEC 27001 and best practises like ITIL/COBIT.
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Honda group policies like the Global Confidentiality Policy (GCP) and Global IT Security Policy (GITSP) including the Security controls for IT projects (SDLC).
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Information Security: Act as deputy Information Security Officer in accordance with regulatory and internal requirements, advise management, train employees and report to the Boards of Directors. Contribute ticket classification and regulatory reporting to the major incident management.
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Outsourcing: Support the Outsourcing Officer in the implementation of
outsourcing and third-party risk management and in fulfilling formal reporting to regulatory authorities and the Boards of Directors according to MaRisk, DORA and EBA guidelines. -
BCM: Own and further develop the Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery framework in the role of BCM coordinator, ensuring operational resilience and regular scenario-based testing.
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Collaborate closely with legal, risk management, compliance, external Data Protection Officer, external and internal audit functions.
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General duties regarding the responsibilities described above:
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Monitor, assess, and report on all topics mentioned above.
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Ensure all documentation is appropriately maintained, accessible and update regularly.
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Advice Managers and provide training to all staff.
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Support timely remediation of related audit findings.
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Support regular reporting and updates to senior leadership and corporate governance bodies (e.g. Board of Directors, Systems Committee, etc.).
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Liaison with internal and external stakeholders such as auditors, regulatory authorities (e.g. BaFin, Bundesbank) and suppliers to ensure all compliance requirements are delivered.
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Being the contact point for external Data protection officer for IT-Compliance matters, establishing the link between business and DPO.
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Utilize the new Formalize platform as guideline and monitoring tool to gain and keep DORA compliance.
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Project work as advised by the Head of Business Solutions or Department Manager Business Solutions IT Compliance.
Requirements
- University degree (or technical college degree or equivalent) in Computer Science, Information Systems, Law, or a related field or minimum 1 year of professional experience in IT Compliance, IT Risk Management, or IT Audit within the banking or financial services sector.
- Solid knowledge of European and German banking regulations (MaRisk, DORA, EBA guidelines) and related laws (e.g. GDPR).
- Strong understanding of IT controls, IT governance frameworks (e.g. ISO/IEC 27001, COBIT, ITIL), and cybersecurity standards.
- Thorough understanding of common methods of process documentation and the definition and evaluation of key performance indicators.
- Fluency in German or Spanish, and proficient in English.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to influence at all levels.
- Analytical mindset with high attention to detail and accuracy.
- Proactive, self-driven, and capable of managing multiple priorities.
- Team player with intercultural sensitivity and a collaborative attitude.
Become part of the Honda family in Frankfurt or Barcelona! We look forward to receiving your application!
