Head of IT, Vinted Pay Lux, Vinted Pay

Information about the position 

Vinted Pay is embarking on a strategic initiative to evolve into a comprehensive, revenue-generating, multi-service financial platform that supports Vinted's mission of promoting second-hand as the preferred choice. Within this context, we are focusing on establishing our payment operations in Luxembourg to fortify our business presence in the EU.

The Head of Technology will be instrumental to this endeavor, providing leadership and expertise in navigating regulatory landscapes and ensuring adherence to the CSSF requirements. This role is vital as we pursue an Electronic Money Institution (EMI) license, to optimise our member experience and advance our mission-critical projects. The Head of Technology will accordingly be an Authorised Manager of the company.

In this position, you’ll 

• Work with the other Luxembourg EMI team members (Authorised managers, Compliance, regulatory, Operational Risk, Outsourcing) to supervise Vinted Pay technology operations and establish license
• Understand and implement CSSF requirements from an Information and Communication Technology (ICT) perspective.
• Be in charge of the ICT outsourcings for the entity and accordingly collaborate closely with the Group Payments Security, Engineering, Product, Analytic and Privacy Legal teams to establish and refine ICT strategy, as well as security and privacy policies.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for the CSSF regarding technology matters (including DORA regulation) and incidents, ensuring timely and accurate communication, including on periodic regulatory filings (DORA, ICT assessment).
• Support the evaluation and implementation of new regulatory developments impacting ICT risks.
• Provide expert guidance and clarification on regulatory compliance and IT governance as needed.
• Continuously assess and enhance IT systems and processes to meet regulatory standards and business continuity management.
• Engage in proactive problem-solving to address potential compliance and operational issues before they arise, in particular addressing the EU DORA regulation.
• Work together with the UK Head of Technology, Director of Engineering Payments, Information Security Lead to ensure the Vinted Pay entities have shared vision and a coherent system, aligned  with  regulation and ICT standards.

About you 

• You understand the CSSF requirements and have successfully applied this knowledge to ICT operations and management, in particular in a context of outsourced services.
• You have a proven track record in developing and implementing operational contingency plans within a dynamic business environment.
• Your collaborative spirit enables you to work seamlessly with Security and Privacy teams to develop and refine comprehensive IT policies and procedures.
• You are an effective communicator and can confidently act as the main point of contact for the CSSF and the Board of Directors, providing clear and timely responses during incidents or when clarifications are needed.
• You have a strategic mindset that can align IT infrastructure with business strategy and regulatory demands.
• Proven experience leading engineering organisations and delivering outcomes
• Able to adapt to changing priorities and requirements
• You make complex things seem easy

Work perks 

• The opportunity to benefit from our share options programme
• Newest MacBook models
• Digital mental and emotional health support and Employee Assistant Program (EAP)
• Frequent team-building events
• Home office support: we provide IT workstation equipment and a personal budget of up to €540 for home workplace furniture
• A personal monthly budget for shopping on Vinted

Working at Vinted 

Individual Learning Budget

We invest in your professional growth! As part of our commitment to continuous learning, we offer an annual learning budget to support your personal and career development through courses, certifications, workshops and more.

Hybrid Work 

We’ve adopted a hybrid workplace model where 2 days in the office are recommended but not enforced. It’s up to you and your team to decide on the exact days you’ll spend working together in person.

Equal Opportunity

The Vinted Group is committed to building an inclusive workplace where people from all walks of life feel a sense of belonging. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and life experiences. At Vinted, all applicants are treated fairly without regard to their race, age, religion or belief, sex, national origin, citizenship, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, or any other protected characteristic.

The salary range for this position is € 110,200 - € 149,000 gross per year.