Role Responsibilities:
- Support the creation of a Global Risk Controls Governance framework including key risk mapping, developing risk indicators and tracking control effectiveness.
- Responsible for preparing a testing plan for identified teams/products.
- Responsible for Conducting the Compliance Testing in line with the operational risk framework
- Ensuring that the testing is completed in a timely manner including validation of action plans for outstanding items, if any.
- Ensuring that the risk-based assurance framework is fit for purpose at all points of time.
- Identify and escalate potential control deficiencies and areas for improvement to the senior management/key stakeholders.
- Ensure compliance with LCC Policies, interpret regulatory developments and advise management on business impact.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry standards and best practices related to controls testing.
- Build relationships with key stakeholders including LCC colleagues, internal audit teams.
- Develop and present comprehensive KPI s and metrics around the risk profiles and metrics including reporting, dashboards to ensure transparency and effective decision-making
Mind Set:
Mandatory Desired Domain / Technical
- 5-7 years of relevant experience in the financial industry.
- Prior experience in Compliance or Risk and Control functions including independent review, reporting, operational risk and control framework development / implementation.
- Possess excellent communication and organization skills and be able to manage multiple projects.
- Possess analytical skills and ability to derive insights from risk data.
- Possess financial services knowledge and experience, ideally in capital markets / investment banking context.
- Be a self-starter and display a proactive approach.
- Basic awareness of Operational Risk knowledge RCSA
- Flexibility (willingness to Change) - ability to adapt effectively to changing plans and priorities, and to be open and flexible when faced with changing circumstances.
- Relevant Compliance/Operational Risk professional qualifications are an added advantage but not essential.
- Knowledge of digital tools like Power BI, Confluence, advanced excel, Macros, Power query is desirable, Tech Savvy
- Detail-minded; be able to ensure data completeness and accuracy
- Acts proactively to increase efficiency
Interpersonal
- Have excellent communication and IT skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Have strong attention to detail and produce accurate reports
- Collaborates within and across teams, involving the right people
- Critical thinking, Risk Management, Conflict Management
