Job Overview
We are seeking a seasoned risk professional to join our team and play a key role in enhancing business-critical processes and controls.
The ideal candidate will be responsible for evaluating risks arising from both the business and support functions, with a focus on investment suitability and cross-border controls review and testing.
Key Responsibilities:
* Evaluate the design, implementation, and effectiveness of controls designed to address identified risks.
* Document and communicate review findings, root causes, and risks, and prepare reports of reviews for senior management.
* Develop recommendations for items that solution owners should consider when finalizing their action plans.
* Review remediation actions submitted by the business for closure to assess whether these have addressed the original risks.
Requirements:
* 3-4 years' experience in external or internal audit or compliance controls testing within the financial industry.
* Strong analytical skills and quantitative approach to problem-solving.
* Ability to quickly understand complex processes and challenge the status quo, identify risks, and inadequacies in procedures.
* Willingness to stay up-to-date with industry and regulatory developments.
* Ability to effectively communicate with senior stakeholders.
* Risk-focused and capable of using data analytics (Alteryx, Microsoft PowerBi, Tableau etc) to gain insights into business trends and identifying outliers.
* Reliable when working on your own, with sound judgment for when to escalate issues.
Bonus points for:
* Prior experience with data analysis tools such as Alteryx, Microsoft PowerBi, or Tableau.
* Knowledge of risk management frameworks and methodologies.
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills.