Risk Officer

5 Months ago • All levels • Operations

About the job

Job Description

Risk Officer for Techland, requires risk management, data governance, information security framework experience, and strong communication skills.
Must have:
  • Risk Management
  • Data Governance
  • Information Security
  • Communication Skills
Good to have:
  • Risk Management
  • Cybersecurity
  • Data Governance
  • Legal Compliance
Perks:
  • Private Medical
  • Relocation Support
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Company Description

Techland is one of the biggest and best-known Polish game developers with studios in Wroclaw and Warsaw. For over 30 years, we've carried a tradition of providing gamers with unforgettable experiences. We're an international team of over 400 highly-skilled professionals driven by a passion for gaming, always striving for the best quality. 

We’re fueled by the support of our global community built on the foundation of successful AAA franchises such as Call of Juarez, Dead Island, or Dying Light. The gamers' trust in our games has resulted in our newest project, Dying Light 2 Stay Human, selling more than 5 million copies across all platforms within the first month after release. 

On top of continuously growing the world of Dying Light through a robust post-launch support plan for Dying Light 2 Stay Human, we're also working on an unannounced AAA Open World Action RPG set in a brand new fantasy universe; our biggest project to date. 

Techland's mission strictly determines every aspect of our work: we want to create unforgettable experiences.

Job Description

As a Risk Officer at our company, your role is central to the identification, assessment, and mitigation of risk across all facets of our business operations.

You will serve as a guardian of the company's data integrity and a strategist for risk management, extending your vigilance across various departments including HR, Business Development, and IT. By ensuring that risk is not only understood but also expertly managed, you will enable our teams to innovate and operate with the confidence that their initiatives are within the bounds of our risk appetite and compliance requirements.

Your role as a Risk Officer will not only encompass managing technological and informational risks but also understanding the interconnectedness of risks across all company operations. You will be the keystone in ensuring that strategic decisions are made with a full understanding of their risk implications, allowing for innovation and growth within a secure and compliant framework

Daily tasks:

  • developing and leading the company's risk management framework to identify, assess, and mitigate risks that span across various departments,
  • acting as a data steward, ensuring the integrity and security of company data through the enforcement of robust governance policies,
  • implementing and overseeing the adherence to Minimal Information Security Requirements (MISR) in all contractual agreements,
  • analyzing and optimizing control measures in line with the Critical Information Security (CIS) Controls for effective risk management,
  • collaborating with different departments to ensure a unified approach to risk that aligns with the organization's objectives and regulatory obligations,
  • conducting regular risk assessments and audits to proactively identify potential issues and develop strategic plans to address them.

Qualifications

  • proven experience in risk management, with the ability to oversee risk across a diverse organization,
  • strong understanding of data governance and the role of a data steward in safeguarding company information,
  • familiarity with information security frameworks and requirements, including MISR and CIS Controls,
  • ability to work collaboratively across departments to build a cohesive and comprehensive risk management strategy,
  • excellent communication skills with the capability to articulate complex risk scenarios to stakeholders at all levels,
  • fluent in English
  • commitment to staying abreast of the latest developments in risk management and data protection.

Nice to have:

  • certifications related to risk management, cybersecurity, or data governance (e.g., CRISC, CISM, CISSP),
  • experience with legal and regulatory compliance, including GDPR, ISO/IEC 27001, and other relevant frameworks,
  • demonstrated ability to design and deliver risk management training to a variety of audiences, enhancing company-wide awareness and competencies,
  • skilled in the use of risk assessment tools and software to streamline analysis and reporting.

Additional Information

What we can offer:

  • a wide array of benefits: private medical care, life insurance, relocation support, pro-health campaigns, psychological support, gifts for different occasions, bonuses,
  • an outstanding work atmosphere in a highly-skilled team of professionals, with flexible working hours, no dress code, and full support of the dedicated HR Business Partner,
  • a constant stream of company newsletters, PR & project updates so you will always be in the know,
  • many opportunities for personal development: a dedicated development budget for each employee, extra two paid days for training and CSR, stable career paths, extensive internal and external training, and financing of English and Polish language classes,
  • state-of-the-art offices filled with chillout zones, a fully equipped kitchen, a gym (Wrocław office), and a free underground car park (Wrocław office).
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About The Company

Techland is a long-established gaming industry success story. With more than 30 years in the market, we know how to keep delivering unforgettable experiences. Headquartered in Poland, our international team comprises over 500 professionals.

  

Our long history has produced well-known and critically acclaimed games, such as The Call of Juarez and the genre-defining Dying Light. But, we’re not stopping there! 


We want to continue to create compelling AAA titles around the cutting-edge gameplay that Techland is known for. Alongside exciting expansions to the world of Dying Light, work is also underway on our newest IP, an original fantasy title which will deliver intense action and exploration in a vast open world.


We pride ourselves on our drive for quality, innovation and community engagement. Every game starts and ends with our players. We’re grateful for their support and will continue to deliver them the best gameplay experiences in the world.


Join us on our adventures and let’s do something remarkable together!

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