Αbout the company
OTE Group is the largest technology company in Greece and a member of the Deutsche Telekom Group. Through technology and innovation, we work to create a better world for all.
Diversity, inclusion and equality are at the core of our corporate culture.
This is the reason why we create an equal working environment in which our people can excel for their expertise, professional experience, conscientiousness, and responsibility.
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About the role
We are seeking an experienced Risk Officer to join our dynamic team at Cosmote Payments. The ideal candidate will be responsible for the Risk Management, ensuring an appropriate risk awareness culture is built into the business and operational processes. Risk Officer is responsible for leading on all elements of risk management, supporting business leadership to make the right decisions with regards to business risk, which could lower the company’s profits or lead it to fail.
COSMOTE Payments, a 100% subsidiary of OTE S.A., came into existence as an e-money institution licensed by the Bank of Greece in 2020. Being a new fintech, our goal is to design and provide new innovative products to consumers and companies while operating in a startup-like environment.
Duties & responsibilities
- Participation in the formation of the Risk Management Framework and its effective implementation
- Ensures the development of a clear and documented framework of duties and responsibilities
- Evaluation of the reports and proposals submitted by the Company's Units regarding the implementation of the action plans dealing with respective risks
- Sets the standards and methodologies for risk assessment, monitoring, control, data collection damages and reporting
- Advises on risk accountability and control mechanisms
- Evaluation of risk management procedures, including risk reduction techniques, as well as recommendation of appropriate techniques and measures to mitigate and adjust risks within acceptable limits
- Submission of reports on risk management to the Company's Management, at least quarterly, and the auditing authority (Bank of Greece)
Required Skills
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Information Technology, Mathematics or a related field. A Master’s degree or relevant certifications is preferred
- Minimum of 5 years of previous experience in Risk management or a related field
- Proven track record of identifying and managing financial, operational, and compliance risks
- Experience in creating and implementing risk management strategies, frameworks, and tools
- Excellent leadership, organizational, and communication skills
- Proficient in risk management software and tools
- Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work in a fast-paced environment
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
What we offer
At OTE Group, we recognize and reward every effort without discrimination, through a wide range of benefits and programs for our people:
Your benefits
- Competitive remuneration package
- Cafeteria benefits
- Company Mobile & Device Subsidies
- Fixed telephony, Internet & COSMOTE TV Packages
- Modern working environment, working laptop only
Your balance
- Flexible working arrangements
- Private insurance for employees and their family members
- Family Care: Maternity, childbirth and parental leave to care for children, above the minimum required by law. Provided equally to working mothers & fathers
Your wellness
- Health, safety & wellness programs: Exercise & Wellness Platform “The Coach”
- Wellness and sports activities, dietician appointments, medical check-ups, etc.
- OTE Group psychological service
Your development
We foster an empowering culture, encouraging our people to seize every opportunity to learn with the goal to achieve personal development, through:
- Unlimited access to digital learning platforms Percipio & Coursera
- Various f2f custom made learning academies
- Talent & rotation programs
Your On-boarding
- Virtual new hire pre-boarding & onboarding program
- A buddy to support you in the first months working with us
