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IT Controls & Compliance Manager

Remote, Worldwide·Added yesterday (last checked 20 Oct)

Plata Card

24 open roles

Overview

Work mode
Remote (Worldwide)
English
Required
Experience
5+ years
Benefits
Private health insurance

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Skills

Requirements

What we're looking for

  • 5+ years of experience in IT audit, IT risk, IT compliance, or Information Security
  • Strong hands-on knowledge of SOX (IT component), ITGC, ITAC
  • Understanding of cloud infrastructure and its associated risk landscape
  • Understanding data management processes and information integrity
  • Knowledge of the fundamentals of information security processes
  • Flexibility and ownership mindset - you will be building, not just maintaining

Nice to have

  • Industry experience at a publicly traded or pre-IPO company
  • Knowledge of and experience working with regulatory documentation in the financial sector (regarding IT and information security)
  • Certifications: CISA, CRISC or similar

Languages

  • B2 or higher English level for effective communication with an international team

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

  • Relocation support to Cyprus, Georgia, Serbia - with assistance for the employee and their family
  • Flexible work from one of our offices or remote
  • Healthcare Coverage
  • Education Budget: Language lessons, professional training and certifications
  • Wellness Budget: Mental health and fitness activity reimbursements
  • Vacation policy: 20 days of annual leave and paid sick leave

The role

We are looking for an IT Controls & Compliance Manager to implement IT controls as part of our SOX compliance program ahead of our IPO. You will be the key person ensuring the integrity and security of data that underpins our financial reporting - working across engineering, security, and finance to design and operationalize IT General Controls (ITGC).

This is a broad, high-impact role. You will have a real seat at the table and the opportunity to build something meaningful.

What you'll do


Challenges that await you:

  • Identification and Assessment of Business Process Risks
  • Design and implement ITGC and ITAC controls for SOX compliance (IT component)
  • Collaborate with engineering and security teams to assess control effectiveness and remediate gaps
  • Support internal and external audits, coordinate evidence collection, manage findings
  • Work towards multiple compliance frameworks as the function grows (PCI DSS, NIST CSF, ISO 27001, etc.)
  • Contribute to BCP/DRP planning across multiple operational jurisdictions
  • Continuously improve IT security processes and control environments

Work approach

  • Highly adaptable to changes in priorities, while maintaining the quality, scope, and integrity of the audit
  • Demonstrated resilience, professional judgment, and high tolerance for pressure and complexity

About Plata Card

Plata Card is a Mexican fintech company that provides digital payment and credit solutions, primarily through a mobile app and a physical card. The company focuses on financial inclusion, offering credit products to underserved segments in Mexico. It operates with a technology-driven approach, building its own software and data infrastructure to manage risk, customer support, and product development.

In Spain, Plata Card has established a significant technology and operations hub in Madrid, where it hires for roles in engineering, data, risk, and IT support. The company's culture emphasizes automation, data-driven decision-making, and agile development. For international professionals, the Madrid office offers opportunities to work in a fast-growing fintech with a Latin American focus, often requiring Spanish language skills but also valuing diverse technical expertise.

Founded
2018
Employees
500–1,000
Headquarters
Mexico City, Mexico
In Spain
Madrid

Good to know if you are moving

  • Plata Card's Madrid office is a key technology hub, offering roles in engineering, data, and IT, which may provide opportunities for international professionals to work in a Spanish-speaking environment.
  • The company focuses on financial inclusion, which can be appealing for professionals interested in impactful fintech work.
  • Many roles require proficiency in Spanish, but some technical positions may be open to English speakers, depending on the team.
  • The company uses modern tech stacks like Golang and cloud-based data warehousing, offering exposure to current technologies.
  • As a growing fintech, there may be opportunities for career advancement and taking on significant responsibilities early on.

In their own words

About the company & team

  • Innovative Spirit: A commitment to creativity and groundbreaking solutions
  • Honest Feedback: valuing open, transparent communication
  • Supportive Team: a strong, collaborative community
  • Celebrating Achievements: recognizing our wins together
  • High-Tech Environment: a team full of smart and revolutionary people who date to challenge the status quo of incumbent finances
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