Senior Manager – IT Governance

A growing investment firm headquartered in Frankfurt is looking to appoint a senior IT Governance professional to build and lead their first-line IT Governance and Information Security function from the ground up.

This is a greenfield role ideal for someone who thrives in fast-paced environments and has a passion for establishing governance frameworks, embedding controls, and ensuring regulatory readiness.

Role Details:

Title: First-Line IT Governance Lead
Location: Frankfurt (Hybrid working model)
Language: Fluent German required
Type: Permanent, full-time
Sector: Financial Services / Investment Management

 Key Responsibilities:

• Design and implement first-line IT Governance and InfoSec frameworks

• Develop and maintain controls, risk policies, and procedures aligned to:

  • DORA (Digital Operational Resilience Act)

  • BaFin regulatory requirements

  • Industry-recognised IT risk and cybersecurity frameworks (e.g. ISO 27001, NIST)

• Act as the primary owner of IT risk across the first line of defense

• Collaborate closely with second-line risk and compliance teams

• Lead the hiring and development of a dedicated IT Governance team

• Support technology and business stakeholders on governance best practices and operational resilience

Candidate Profile:

• Proven experience in first-line IT Governance, IT Risk, or Information Security

• Strong knowledge of DORA, BaFin, and applicable regulatory frameworks

• Experience in Financial Services or Investment Management is essential

• Ability to build from scratch and scale teams and functions

• Excellent communication skills in both German and English

We seek individuals from a diverse talent pool and encourage applicants from underrepresented groups to apply to our vacancies. Our commitment to fair recruitment processes means that we welcome applicants from all backgrounds, regardless of their lived experience or personal characteristics. We also invite applicants who meet most of the listed requirements, even if not all, to apply. If you require any adjustments to the application process, please let us know.

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