IT Strategy & Subsidiary Governance Expert (m/f)

Zagreb, Hrvatska (Hybrid)

About RBA / Not just another bank

We are here to make it easy for people to manage their money. Through innovative, highly sophisticated technology and great customer service, RBA is redefining people’s relationships with their money by making things simple and stress-free. Our banking solutions provide No.1 customer experience on Croatian market.

With us, you will have the opportunity to have a meaningful job and expand your knowledge every day by building great products and turning the complexity of a chaotic world into the simplicity of smooth solutions. We believe that two things are essential for our success: our people and our culture. Today, in our IT department we have more than 180 amazing IT experts that enjoy working together, learn from each other, and have a lot of fun.

We also know that your private life matters at least as your work life. So, our way of work is truly flexible as you deserve it – you can work from the office or wherever you want in Croatia. This is the RBAlity way 😊.

Does it sound interesting to you?

Take your talents and energy, join us, and feel the good vibe of RBA IT!

About the role

As an IT Strategy & Governance Expert focused on Subsidiary governance, you will help establish and manage the IT governance relationship between RBA and its subsidiaries.

You will act as the central coordination point connecting subsidiary management and experts with the relevant IT domains within the Bank. Your role will be to create transparency, clarify responsibilities, establish a consistent governance model and ensure that agreed obligations are systematically monitored and addressed.

You will define and coordinate SLA and KPI frameworks, organize governance meetings, track actions and commitments, analyze deviations and facilitate timely escalation and corrective action.

You will also contribute to the development and execution of RBA’s IT strategy, work closely with IT and business management, and cooperate with colleagues across the wider RBI Group.

What You’ll Be Doing

  • Establish and continuously improve the IT governance model for RBA subsidiaries, according to RBI group standards 
  • Coordinate the relationship between subsidiaries, IT management and relevant IT expert domains 
  • Define, maintain and monitor SLA and KPI frameworks between the Bank and its subsidiaries 
  • Organize and facilitate regular governance meetings, including agenda preparation, reporting, decision records and action tracking 
  • Monitor agreed commitments, deadlines and corrective measures, and escalate material deviations 
  • Consolidate operational and management information into clear governance reports and recommendations 
  • Support subsidiaries in aligning with relevant RBA and RBI IT standards, policies and practices 
  • Coordinate gap analyses and agreed improvement roadmaps across subsidiaries 
  • Contribute to the development, implementation and monitoring of the Bank’s IT strategy 
  • Prepare materials and presentations for senior management and RBI Group stakeholders 
  • Work closely with IT Strategy, IT Governance, IT Security, Risk, Controlling and other relevant functions 
  • Identify opportunities to standardize and automate governance reporting and recurring administrative activities

What You’ll Need

  • At least five years of relevant experience in IT strategy, IT governance, technology consulting, service management or a comparable role 
  • Experience coordinating complex initiatives involving multiple organizational units and senior stakeholders 
  • Good understanding of IT organizations, IT services, governance processes and key technology concepts 
  • Experience working with KPIs, SLAs, management reporting, action tracking or performance monitoring 
  • Strong analytical skills and the ability to structure complex topics into clear decisions and actionable plans 
  • Excellent stakeholder-management, communication, facilitation and presentation skills 
  • Ability to influence and coordinate without direct hierarchical authority 
  • Proactive, organized and result-oriented approach 
  • Fluency in English 
  • University degree in information technology, engineering, business or another relevant field, or equivalent relevant professional experience

Nice to have

  • Experience in banking, financial services or another regulated industry 
  • Previous experience in internal or external consulting 
  • Experience working with subsidiaries, group companies or international organizations 
  • Familiarity with ITIL, IT service management, Agile or traditional project-delivery methodologies 
  • Experience preparing materials for executive management or governance bodies 
  • Knowledge of regulatory requirements relevant to IT and financial institutions (i.e. DORA)
  • Experience with process improvement, reporting automation or dashboard development

Here is what we can offer you

Professional development:

  • Structured and smooth onboarding process with a mentor and a buddy
  • Manager’s support in career growth through an individual development plan and regular feedback
  • Learning by doing through strategically important and highly visible initiatives
  • Access to a broad range of learning opportunities, including IT learning programs, professional certificates and online training
  • Cooperation with experts across RBA, its subsidiaries and the wider RBI Group

Financial benefits:

  • Christmas bonus, Easter bonus, Gift for kids, Referral bonus, Meal allowance, Holiday pay

Work-life balance:

  • Flexible working hours and a flexible work model (whether you like more remote work, office work, or a mix of both)
  • Minimum 26 days of vacation
  • Free days for personal needs (wedding, moving…), free day for the first school or kindergarten day, up to 15 free days for education

Well-being:

  • Monthly subvention for Multisport membership, free annual health check-up, additional health insurance, E-sport and other sports associations, free parking and restaurant on location, modern offices, gaming & relax zone, corporate volunteering

Special banking offer:

  • Special prices of banking products and loans conditions, special insurance conditions, special leasing conditions


We know that building great IT solutions isn't enough. Our people are our priority. That's why our focus is on creating great working conditions that will make your life in RBA nice and simple. We want you to have all you need for building your skills, growing your career and to love what you do.

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