Technical Assurance Lead Job at Pave Bank (Tbilisi)

Job Description

The Technical Assurance Lead ensures that the Bank’s technology function operates in full alignment with regulatory expectations, the NIST Cybersecurity Framework, and COBIT governance principles. The role drives disciplined oversight of IT risk, control assurance, and compliance activities — maintaining the technology governance calendar, managing audits, overseeing vendor due diligence, and ensuring the timely review and approval of all technology-related policies and frameworks. The position serves as the operational backbone of the Bank’s technology governance program — bridging technology, risk, and business leadership through structured processes, documentation, and reporting.

Job Responsibility

Maintain the annual technology governance calendar, covering required meetings, reports, self-assessments, policy reviews, and regulatory submissions
Coordinate preparation and delivery of board, exco, and committee reports related to technology risk, resilience, cybersecurity, and compliance
Track action items and ensure timely completion of deliverables arising from governance meetings
Maintain a repository of governance artefacts, including minutes, reports, and evidentiary documentation
Maintain the register of board-approved technology policies, ensuring periodic review, update, and re-approval in accordance with regulatory timelines
Map and maintain alignment of internal controls with NIST CSF and COBIT domains, including periodic self-assessments and maturity scoring
Monitor compliance against control requirements and assist in the documentation and testing of control evidence
Support implementation of risk-based improvements to processes, controls, and documentation
Act as primary liaison with internal and external auditors on technology-related audits and reviews
Coordinate management responses, evidence collection, and follow-up on open audit findings
Track remediation plans and maintain a central register of open and closed audit points
Prepare periodic assurance summaries for the CTO and the Audit Committee
Maintain the technology vendor due diligence process, including onboarding, annual reassessment, and ongoing monitoring
Ensure compliance with regulatory outsourcing guidelines (e.g., NBG clause 47-04/8) and the Bank’s outsourcing policy
Maintain vendor risk assessments, SLAs, SOC2/NIST compliance reports, and right-to-audit documentation
Coordinate annual review of all critical and material vendor relationships
Track regulatory obligations affecting the technology function and ensure compliance with applicable standards and circulars
Support the CTO in preparing regulatory submissions, attestations, and responses relating to IT, cybersecurity, and outsourcing
Maintain technology-related sections of the enterprise risk register and contribute to quarterly risk reporting
Coordinate periodic cybersecurity and resilience tests, tabletop exercises, and incident reporting procedures
Develop and maintain key metrics and dashboards on technology risk posture, audit progress, and control maturity
Support automation of governance workflows using GRC platforms or collaboration tools (e.g., Notion, Jira, Confluence, BigQuery)
Conduct awareness sessions and training on IT governance and compliance processes
Contribute to the development of a strong culture of accountability and control across the technology team

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Risk Management, or a related field or relevant equivalent experience
Minimum 3+ years of experience in IT governance, technology compliance, or IT audit (preferably within banking or regulated financial services)
Strong working knowledge of NIST CSF, COBIT, and relevant ISO standards (27001/27002)
Familiarity with banking regulatory frameworks, outsourcing guidelines, and information security policies
Experience supporting or coordinating internal/external IT audits
Excellent documentation, organizational, and stakeholder-management skills
Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and ability to communicate complex information clearly
Certifications such as CISA, CRISC, CGRC, or ISO 27001 Lead Implementer/Auditor are advantageous
High integrity, professional discretion, and sense of accountability
Methodical and process-driven, with the ability to work autonomously
Strong interpersonal and coordination skills across technical and non-technical stakeholders
Proactive in identifying control gaps and proposing pragmatic improvements

What we offer

Cutting-Edge Innovation: Work at the forefront of fintech, where every day brings fresh challenges and opportunities
Dynamic Team: Collaborate with passionate, driven professionals who love what they do
Startup Energy, Solid Foundation: Enjoy the agility of a startup with the stability of a regulated financial institution
Your Voice Matters: At Pave Bank, your ideas and contributions directly impact our growth and success

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