GRS Specialist, Fintech

Optasia is a fully enabled B2B2X financial technology platform covering scoring, financial decisioning, disbursement and collection. We are committed to enabling financial inclusion for all. We are changing the world our way.We are seeking for enthusiastic professionals, with energy, who are results driven and have can-do attitude, who want to be part of a team of likeminded individuals who are delivering solutions in an innovative and exciting environment.As a member of the Information Security team in Optasia, your primary objective is to support the ongoing development and maturity of our ISO 27001:2022 and SOC 2 Type II programs as a motivated GRC Specialist. The successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining compliance, preparing for audits, and strengthening our company's security culture through awareness and continuous improvement initiatives.This is a hands-on position, ideal for a professional with experience in governance, risk, and compliance activities within a technology-driven environment.Key ResponsibilitiesGovernance & ComplianceMaintain and enhance the company's Information Security Management System (ISMS) aligned to ISO 27001:2022Support the planning, execution, and maintenance of SOC 2 Type II controls and evidence collectionPrepare and maintain compliance documentation (policies, procedures, guidelines, control matrices, risk registers)Coordinate and track compliance across departments, ensuring timely closure of audit findings and corrective actionsAudit CoordinationAct as the point of contact for internal and external audits (ISO 27001, SOC 2, customer and partner audits)Support and manage Customer Audit activities — including responding to security and compliance questionnaires, coordinating input from multiple departments, collecting, and validating evidence, and ensuring timely and accurate responsesPrepare structured evidence packages, liaise with control owners, and manage communications with auditors and customersConduct internal control reviews and readiness assessments ahead of certification or customer auditsRisk ManagementParticipate in regular risk assessments and reviews of security controlsAssist in maintaining the risk register, monitoring remediation plans, and validating control effectivenessAwareness & TrainingCoordinate and deliver security awareness initiatives for employees (e-learning, workshops, newsletters)Promote a risk-aware culture and support departmental champions to strengthen overall security postureContinuous ImprovementMonitor changes in applicable regulations, standards, and best practices (ISO, SOC, GDPR, etc.) and recommend updatesSupport automation and digitalization of compliance activities through GRC platforms and dashboardsContribute to incident and issue management reviews to ensure lessons learned are captured and controls improvedQualifications & Skills:At least 3 years of experience in GRC, Information Security, or Audit rolesSolid understanding of ISO 27001, SOC 2, and general IT security control frameworks (NIST, COBIT, etc.)Strong organizational skills and ability to coordinate across departmentsExcellent written and verbal communication in EnglishExperience supporting or participating in audits and compliance assessmentsStrong customer-facing and communication skills, with the ability to interact confidently with clients, auditors, and internal stakeholdersConceptual understanding of key security technologiessuch asEDR, UTM/Firewall, SIEM, and Vulnerability Management systemsso to evaluate related controls and compliance evidence Why you should applyWhat we offer:💸 Competitive remuneration package🏝 Extra day off on your birthday💰 Performance-based bonus scheme👩🏽‍⚕️ Comprehensive private healthcare insurance📲 💻 All the tech gear you need to work smartOptasia's Perks:🎌 Be a part of a multicultural working environment🎯 Meet a very unique and promising business and industry🌌 🌠 Gain insights for tomorrow market's foreground🎓 A solid career path within our working family is ready for you📚 Continuous training and access to online training platforms🥳 CSR activities and festive events within any possible occasion🍜 Enjoy comfortable open space restaurant with varied meal options every day🎾 🧘‍♀️ Wellbeing activities access such as free on-site yoga classes, plus available squash court on our premisesOptasia's Values 🌟#1 Drive to Thrive: Fully dedicated to evolving. We welcome all challenges and learning opportunities.#2 Customer-First Mindset: We go above and beyond to meet our partners' and clients' expectations.#3 Bridge the Gap: Knowledge is shared, information is exchanged and every opinion counts.#4 Go-Getter Spirit: We are results oriented. We identify any shortcomings that hold us back and step up to do what's needed.#5 Together we will do it: We are committed to supporting one another and to understanding and respecting different perspectives, as we aim to reach our common goals.