ICS (Internal Control System) Expert

At DSK Bank, we constantly strive to provide the best experience to our customers by offering them innovative digital solutions and excellent service in our offices.

All this would not be possible without a strong team, so our most valuable asset remains the people who work at DSK Bank. We will continue to seek and develop their talent and expertise, because this is the team that distinguishes us.

We are looking for talents, that will become part of this great team as a:

ICS (Internal Control System) Expert

The position is part of DSK Bank second line of defense.

It is within the ICS team led by the ICS Officer and belongs to the Risk Control Function of Risk Management Division HO, Sofia, DSK Bank, under the responsibility of the Chief Risk Officer.

The scope of responsibility of the team is to guide, oversee and govern Internal Control System across DSK Bank and its subsidiaries by coordinating, monitoring, and reporting control activities of the units within DSK Group in both Retail and Non-Retail segments

What makes us different:

• Super interesting new projects
• Use of the latest platform for mobile banking
• Agile environment
• Flexible working time & home office option
• Unique banking service package – special loan interest for employees on housing and consumer loans

Our principles are:

• I work with a focus on the client.
• I have an ownership mindset.
• I am agile – I achieve quick results with small teams.
• I communicate the truth in an open and transparent way.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and maintain the ICS framework, ensuring regulatory compliance and industry best practices.
• Support process owners in designing and assessing internal controls, identifying weaknesses, and improving effectiveness.
• Collaborate with B-1 and B-2 management to ensure integration of second line of defense prescriptions into first line of defense controls and enhance control frameworks.
• Oversee automated monitoring of KPIs, administrate ICS tool (PowerApp).
• Track ICS assessments, action plans, and risk mitigation measures.
• Prepare reports for senior management and conduct employee training on ICS policies.

Requirements:

• Education: Bachelor’s in economics, Finance, Business Administration, Risk Management, or a related field.
• Experience: Minimum 3 years in risk management, internal control, or audit in the banking sector.
• Knowledge: Internal control principles and guidelines (BCBS, COSO, EBA, ECB, BNB regulations), banking processes, risk and control mapping.
• Language: B2 English proficiency.

What we offer:

• Excellent opportunities for professional and career development in one of Bulgaria’s leading banks;
• Food vouchers in the amount of 200 BGN per month;
• 20+5 paid days holiday leave;
• Additional health insurance;
• Favorable conditions for housing and mortgage lending;
• Preferences for bank products and services;
• Annual bonus scheme depending on the achieved results;
• Preferential conditions for Multisport / CoolFit card;
• Great location – in the heart of Sofia’s city center;
• Discounts in various companies;
• Internal academies;
• Refer a Friend Bonus.

If you are challenged by this opportunity, please send your detailed CV in English with a recent photo.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. All applications will be treated in strict confidentiality.