IT Governance / DORA Specialist

Working at Erste Group means pursuing a common goal and being enthusiastic about shared values. We always treat one another with respect, empathy, and understanding for our diverse backgrounds. This applies to our customers as well as to our employees.

IT Governance / DORA Specialist

Location: Vienna

Working Hours: Full-time

Occupation Area: IT

Company: ERSTE Asset Management

Benefits

Home Office
Health Center
Financial services
Employee benefits
Work-Life-Balance

Erste Asset Management coordinates and is responsible for all asset management activities of Erste Group and is in charge of assets amounting to more than EUR 102 billion. More than 500 employees develop and manage investment solutions for our investors in 7 different countries. We launched the first environmental fund in Austria more than 25 years ago - at a time when the topic was still a niche. Today, we manage more than EUR 35 billion in sustainability (as of 31.10.2025) and place sustainability at the heart of our business activities.

The IT Governance & DORA Expert plays a central role in strengthening the digital operational resilience andregulatory compliance of Erste Asset Management. In this position, you will shape and drive our IT governanceframeworks, risk management strategies, and organization-wide DORA compliance initiatives.

Acting as a key bridge between business units, IT teams, and external partners, you will ensure that our ITenvironment remains robust, secure, and fully aligned with evolving regulatory requirements. This role offersthe opportunity to make a visible impact in a dynamic setting while supporting our mission to deliver reliableand compliant IT operations.

Your Tasks

* Drive IT risk management through risk analyses, mitigation strategies, and maintaining the risk register
* Conduct due diligence for ICT third-party providers
* Deliver training and awareness sessions on IT governance and risk management
* Collaborate closely with IT, Legal, Compliance, and Audit teams to identify and mitigate risks
* Coordinate IT governance and risk management initiatives across Austria and CEE entities
* Support DORA compliance initiatives and contribute to digital operational resilience testing projects

Your Background

* Degree in Computer Science, Business Informatics, or a related field
* Several years of experience in IT Governance and IT Risk Management
* Excellent analytical skills and a structured, solution-oriented approach
* Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team

Our Offer

* a diversified job in a professional and dynamic team
* development of a comprehensive understanding of investment funds and financial products
* professional and personal development (incl. detailed introduction)
* flexible working hours
* home office by arrangement
* a modern workplace at the Erste Campus
* up to 5 days off for learning per year for your additional relevant trainings and further education
* the minimum wage for this position (on a full-time basis) in accordance with the collective agreement with complete fulfillment of the functional profile is EUR 49.772,00 gross per year. But this is just a formality - we would be happy to talk about your actual salary in person!
* discover the benefits of Erste Asset Management
* Erste Asset Management considers the diversity of its employees as key to innovation and success. As employer we are proud to offer everyone equal chances, irrespective of age, skin colour, religious belief, gender, sexual orientation or origin. We live diversity!

Contact

Tobias Hinterseer

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