Senior DORA Specialist – 10479

Veritaz is a leading IT staffing solutions provider in Sweden, committed to advancing individual careers and aiding employers in securing the perfect talent fit. With a proven track record of successful partnerships with top companies, we have rapidly grown our presence in the USA, Europe, and Sweden as a dependable and trusted resource within the IT industry.
Assignment Description:
We are looking for a Senior DORA Specialist to join our dynamic team.
What you will work on:
Lead the work stream focused on compliance with The Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA), ensuring adherence to regulations by mid-January 2025.
Develop and implement cybersecurity governance frameworks and documentation required for DORA compliance.
Enhance policies and procedures to establish an effective internal governance and control framework.
Collaborate with the project manager to oversee the implementation of approved process improvements.
Actively contribute to the operational steering group and reference groups associated with the project.
Provide analysis and guidance to other work streams within the project.
Work closely with all business functions to facilitate compliance with DORA requirements.
Support the establishment and alignment of the Resilience Testing framework.
Assist with ICT Risk Management processes.
Align ICT Incident Response and Reporting procedures with DORA requirements.

What you bring:
Proven experience in Financial Services or consultancy within the Financial Services sector.
Strong understanding of industry compliance, regulations, standards, and frameworks related to cybersecurity and IT, such as ISO 27001/2, NIST, COBIT, or similar.
Experience with regulatory compliance projects, including the ability to analyze regulatory documents effectively.
Solid knowledge of Risk Management practices.
Familiarity with EU DORA and Operational Resilience projects.
Understanding of the EBA regulatory landscape.
Demonstrated experience in designing processes and internal controls.
Ability to lead the adoption of information cybersecurity best practices.
Proven skills in information and cybersecurity management.
Excellent collaboration skills to engage effectively with various stakeholders, including Cybersecurity, Information Security, Digital, and HR teams.
Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
Capacity to simplify complex areas and create clarity.
Fluency in English.

Nice to have:
Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CISA, or similar are highly valued.
Participation in cybersecurity and DORA-related communities, forums, or professional networks.