Spendesk is on a mission to transform how finance teams work by creating intuitive solutions that make spending decisions faster and smarter. We’re looking for a Permanent Control Officer to join our Risk & Compliance team. In this role, you will help strengthen our internal control framework, support a strong risk culture across the business, and contribute to the robustness of our regulatory and operational risk management practices in a fast-moving fintech environment.

About The Role

As a Permanent Control Officer at Spendesk, you will play a key role in the second-line control framework, helping ensure that risks are identified, assessed, monitored, and addressed effectively across the organisation. Reporting to the Director of Risk & Compliance, you will work closely with a fellow Permanent Control Officer to cover the scope of permanent control activities across the business. Together, you will contribute to the execution of second-level controls, the monitoring of remediation plans, and the continuous improvement of the company’s control environment. This is a highly cross-functional role that requires strong analytical skills, sound judgement, and the ability to navigate a dynamic and regulated fintech environment.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Perform second-level permanent controls in accordance with the control plan, ensuring controls are executed thoroughly, documented clearly, and followed up appropriately.

• Coordinate and monitor action plans resulting from control findings, incidents, or identified weaknesses, in partnership with the relevant business teams.

• Produce clear and concise reporting on control activities, findings, remediation progress, and key risk themes for internal stakeholders and participate in risk review committees.

• Contribute to the design, review, and continuous improvement of the permanent control plan.

• Support the promotion of a risk-based approach across the company by helping raise awareness among employees and encouraging risk and control practices.

What We’re Looking For

• At least 3 years of experience in a similar role in permanent control, internal control, risk management or audit.

• Previous experience within a financial institution, regulated fintech, payment institution, or e-money institution is required.

• Good understanding of fintech business models and their regulatory environment.

• Strong analytical and synthesis skills, with the ability to identify key issues, assess risks, and formulate practical recommendations.

• Excellent writing and communication skills, with the ability to present findings clearly and interact effectively with a wide range of stakeholders.

• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to build constructive relationships across teams and functions.

• A rigorous, organised, and proactive mindset, with strong attention to detail and a collaborative approach.

As we are an international team, please submit your application and CV in English.

About Spendesk
Spendesk is the AI-powered spend management and procurement platform that transforms company spending. By simplifying procurement, payment cards, expense management, invoice processing, and accounting automation, Spendesk sets the new standard for spending at work. Its single, intelligent solution makes efficient spending easy for employees and gives finance leaders the full visibility and control they need across all company spend, even in multi-entity structures. Trusted by thousands of companies, Spendesk supports over 200,000 users across brands such as Payfit, Accor, Welcome to the Jungle, Swile, Big Mamma, Malt and Yousign. With offices in the United Kingdom, France, Spain and Germany, Spendesk also puts community at the heart of its mission.

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About our people & culture
We believe that people do their best work when they’re given the freedom to thrive and grow. That’s why liberation is at the core of everything we do. We empower Spendeskers to take ownership of their work, to navigate ambiguity, and seize every opportunity. Spendeskers come from all over the world (35+ countries and counting!) but we have plenty in common: we're bold, ever-curious, committed to kindness, and tackle every challenge with a positive mindset.

About our benefits
Our culture is built on trust, empowerment, and growth — with benefits to match!

• Flexible on-site policy : 4 days per month remote (non-accumulative) and 3 full weeks remote per year (non-consecutive)

• Lunch 60% funded by Spendesk (Swile Card)

• Alan Premium health insurance

• A Gymlib pass to let off steam after a productive day at work

• Access to Moka.care for emotional and mental health wellbeing

• Latest Apple equipment

• Great office snacks to fuel your day

• A positive team to work with daily!

Diversity & Inclusion

At Spendesk, we're committed to fostering an environment where all differences are encouraged, supported and celebrated. We're building our culture for everyone, with everyone. Our goal is to attract and build a diverse, equal and inclusive team, where everyone feels welcome and we truly embrace and encourage people from all backgrounds to apply.