IT Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) Analyst, Luxembourg
Stripe
Secure and Scale a Regulated Fintech Platform at the Heart of Stripe
Bridge Building S.A. (BBSA) is the Luxembourg regulated entity of Bridge, a Stripe company. We operate as an EMI and future CASP in one of Europe’s most demanding regulatory environments (CSSF, DORA, MiCA).
BBSA is building a local regulated platform powered by a global-first technology model. In this context, we are looking for a sharp IT GRC Analyst to act as the bridge between strict European regulations and high-velocity global engineering.
This role is the control and risk right hand of the Luxembourg Head of IT. While our global teams build the tech, you ensure it is compliant, resilient, and audit-ready. You will translate requirements like DORA and MiCA into tangible IT controls, oversee third-party risks, and maintain the integrity of our governance framework.
This is not a "tick-the-box" compliance role. It is a operational position for a professional who understands technology well enough to govern it effectively. You will have high visibility, owning the frameworks that allow us to scale securely.
Key Responsibilities
- IT Governance & Risk Management
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- Maintain and evolve the IT Risk Register, ensuring risks are identified, assessed, and treated in line with the company’s risk appetite.
- Drive the local implementation of the DORA (Digital Operational Resilience Act) framework, including ICT risk management and incident classification.
- Bridge the gap between technical reality and policy by drafting, reviewing, and updating IT policies and procedures.
- Perform periodic control testing to ensure global engineering practices align with local regulatory requirements.
- Act as primary support to the local Head of IT
- Maintain and evolve the IT Risk Register, ensuring risks are identified, assessed, and treated in line with the company’s risk appetite.
Third-Party Risk Management (TPRM)
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- Support ICT due diligence and risk assessments of critical vendors and service providers, while assisting with Developer / Customer Oversight.
- Monitor SLAs and KPIs of critical vendors, challenging performance where necessary.
- Act as the primary support to the Outsourcing Manager regarding technical vendor oversight.
- Support ICT due diligence and risk assessments of critical vendors and service providers, while assisting with Developer / Customer Oversight.
Access Governance & Control (IAG)
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- Oversee the Identity & Access Governance strategy, including but not limited to adherence to Segregation of Duties, principle of least privileges and others..
- Conduct periodic User Access Reviews for critical systems.
- Oversee the Identity & Access Governance strategy, including but not limited to adherence to Segregation of Duties, principle of least privileges and others..
Regulatory Compliance & Audit Readiness
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- Act as the primary liaison for Internal Audit regarding IT topics.
- Prepare technical inputs and evidence for CSSF notifications and regulatory reporting.
- Monitor compliance with GDPR/Data Privacy controls (e.g., DLP oversight, data residency).
- Coordinate Business Continuity (BCP) and Disaster Recovery (DR) testing documentation and reporting.
- Act as the primary liaison for Internal Audit regarding IT topics.
Incident Governance
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- Oversee the IT incident management process to ensure proper classification, reporting, and root cause analysis (RCA).
- Ensure major incidents are reported to regulators within mandated timeframes (in collaboration with Compliance).
- Oversee the IT incident management process to ensure proper classification, reporting, and root cause analysis (RCA).
Candidate Profile
Education
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Information Systems, Cybersecurity, or Business Administration (with a strong IT focus).
Experience
- 3–6 years of experience in IT Audit, IT Risk, GRC, or Information Security.
- Experience in a regulated sector (Banking, Fintech, Insurance) or Big 4 Audit (IT Risk advisory) is highly preferred.
- Experience dealing with CSSF circulars, EBA guidelines, or DORA is a strong asset.
Core Competencies
- Framework Knowledge: Strong understanding of ISO 27001, NIST, or COBIT.
- Tech Literacy: You don't need to code, but you must understand Cloud fundamentals (AWS), SaaS models, and modern infrastructure to audit them effectively.
- Risk Mindset: Ability to distinguish between theoretical risk and actual business risk.
- Communication: Ability to explain "Why we need this control" to engineers without slowing them down.
Languages
- English: Fluent professional (Mandatory).
- French: Asset.
Mindset
- Pragmatic: You value effective controls over bureaucratic paperwork.
- Resilient: You are comfortable dealing with ambiguity and evolving regulations.
- Curious: You have a genuine interest in crypto-assets, blockchain, and the future of payments.
The annual salary range for this role in the primary location is €113,600 - €170,400. This range may change if you are hired in another location. For sales roles, the range provided is the role’s On Target Earnings (“OTE”) range, meaning that the range includes both the sales commissions/sales bonuses target and annual base salary for the role. This salary range may be inclusive of several career levels at Stripe and will be narrowed during the interview process based on a number of factors, including the candidate’s experience, qualifications, and specific location. Applicants interested in this role and who are not located in the primary location may request the annual salary range for their location during the interview process.
Specific benefits and details about what compensation is included in the salary range listed above will vary depending on the applicant’s location and can be discussed in more detail during the interview process. Benefits/additional compensation for this role may include: equity, company bonus or sales commissions/bonuses; retirement plans; health benefits; and wellness stipends.