Operational Risk Officer
Finom
Barcelona, Spain
Posted on Feb 20, 2026
About Finom
Finom is a European tech startup headquartered in Amsterdam, and we’re on a journey towards revolutionizing the financial landscape for entrepreneurs worldwide. Our mission is to develop an all-in-one financial B2B solution that integrates banking functions, accounting, financial management, and invoicing into a seamless, mobile-first platform.
We recently closed a €115 million Series C equity round (around $133 million), bringing our total funding to approximately $346 million. This significant investment follows a $105 million growth funding round from General Catalyst, a long-term backer since 2021 known for supporting companies like Airbnb, HubSpot, KAYAK, and Stripe.
Finom's platform goes beyond traditional banking, offering invoicing and a growing suite of features, including AI-enabled accounting, aiming to simplify financial management for entrepreneurs. We're actively expanding our reach across key EU markets like Germany, France, the Netherlands, Italy, and Spain.
At Finom, we’re not just redefining the entrepreneurial experience — we’re empowering our employees to make a real difference. Your work matters, and your impact extends far beyond product metrics. We nurture innovation and an inspiring work environment where bold ideas thrive, prioritizing thorough research, swift implementation of solutions, and ensuring that every effort we make benefits our users, employees, partners, and our business as a whole.
Maintaining our start-up spirit, we prioritize thorough research, swift implementation of solutions, and ensuring that every effort we make benefits our users, employees, partners, and, of course, our business.
About the Role
The Operational Risk Officer supports the Operational Risk Lead in the execution and day-to-day operation of the company’s operational risk and resilience framework. The role focuses on the practical delivery, coordination, and maintenance of core operational risk activities, ensuring consistency, completeness, and regulatory alignment across the organisation.
The position has a strong hands-on focus, covering Business Impact Analysis (BIA), Business Continuity Planning (BCP), incident management and regulatory notifications, and third-party and vendor risk management. The Operational Risk Officer also supports the organisation’s preparedness and ongoing compliance with the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA), working closely with the Operational Risk Lead and relevant stakeholders
Responsibilities
- Support execution and annual refresh of Business Impact Analysis (BIA), including identifying critical services, dependencies, and tolerance levels (RTO/RPO).
- Maintain BIA documentation, service inventories, and prepare Business Impact Analysis reports.
- Support development, maintenance, and testing of Business Continuity Plans (BCP).
- Assist with BCP testing activities, track remediation actions, and escalate significant gaps or failures.
- Support operation of the operational incident management process, including incident recording, classification, and maintaining the Incident Register.
- Assist with internal escalation and regulatory notifications for material operational and ICT-related incidents, including DORA-related reporting.
- Support third-party and vendor risk management activities, including maintaining the vendor register, performing risk assessments, and monitoring SLAs.
Who you are
- Bachelor’s degree in Risk Management, Business, Finance, Information Systems, or a related field.
- Strong understanding of operational risk management and business continuity frameworks.
- Knowledge of regulatory expectations related to operational risk, outsourcing, and operational resilience (e.g., EBA, DORA).
- Familiarity with incident management and regulatory reporting processes.
- 2–5+ years of experience in operational risk, business continuity, resilience, or a related function within a regulated financial services environment.
Interview Process
Recruiter - 30 mins
1st interview - 60 mins
(Case)
Final interview - 60 mins
What You Will Get In Return
Make a genuine impact on the product
Join our upward trajectory, and grow with us. We provide the resources and opportunities for continuous personal and professional development, empowering you to make a genuine impact on our evolving product.
Work in the EU
Embark on this exciting journey with us and enjoy the flexibility of traveling and working remotely or in a hybrid model across Europe.
Become a stock options holder
Unlock your inner entrepreneur and align your aspirations with ours through our Stock Options Program. This exciting opportunity is available to every team member, from junior team members to our founders.
Receive unwavering support and care
Finom stands by you at every step, embodying our commitment to your well-being and success reflected in our modern, friendly, and eco-conscious corporate culture. We offer constant support and care to ensure your Finom experience is successful and fulfilling.
Work & Swim program
Immerse yourself in our exclusive Work & Swim Program. Spend one month in a comfortable corporate apartment in enchanting Cyprus. It's the ideal opportunity to strike the perfect work-life balance while enjoying breathtaking Mediterranean views.
Equal Opportunity Statement
At Finom, we're an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We embrace diversity and invite applications from all walks of life. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.