Operational Risk Control Associate

At a Glance: The Story Behind AMINA

Founded in April 2018 and headquartered in Zug, AMINA Bank is a pioneer in the financial industry. In August 2019, AMINA received a Swiss banking and securities dealer license from FINMA. The broad, vertically integrated spectrum of services, combined with the highest security standards, make AMINA's value proposition unique.

AMINA operates globally from its regulated hubs in Switzerland, Abu Dhabi, and Hong Kong to offer fiat and crypto services to progressive investors, traditional and crypto-native alike, whether individuals, corporates, or institutions.

CVVC Global Report and CB Insights named AMINA as one of the Top 50 Companies within the blockchain ecosystem. Aite Group awarded AMINA their 2021 Digital Wealth Management Impact Innovation Award in the Digital Startup of the Year category, and LinkedIn listed AMINA as one of the Top Startups 2021 in Switzerland. In 2022, AMINA won the Digital Assets Offering or Service at the WealthBriefing Swiss EAM Awards, and the bank was also recognised for its product offering SEBAX and won the Best ETP of the Year award at the Swiss ETF Awards 2022. In 2023, AMINA won the European WealthBriefing Award in the Digital Assets Solution, Fund Manager category.

AMINA India is a wholly owned subsidiary of AMINA Bank AG. AMINA India acts as a virtual extension of the bank supporting activities spanning trading & liquidity management, digital assets research, marketing, investment solutions, risk management, account management, mid/back-office, product management, technology & engineering, IT support, finance and human resources.

Your Mission (Should You Choose to Accept It)

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Operational Risk Control Associate to join our team. As a key member of the risk management department, you will play an important role in identifying, assessing, monitoring, and mitigating operational risks across the organization. Your responsibilities will include understanding and implementing FINMA and other relevant regulatory guidelines, maintaining and enhancing internal control systems, supporting risk assessments, and preparing clear and timely risk and governance reports. The role also involves collaborating with business and other control functions to strengthen risk processes and ensure effective issue tracking and remediation. Hands-on experience with tools such as Excel, SharePoint and Jira is highly valued, along with a strong interest in operational risk management and regulatory compliance.

Your AMINA To-Do List

Operational Risk Management:

• Assist in identifying, assessing, and mitigating operational risks across the organization.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement risk control measures.
• Monitor risk indicators and report on risk exposure.
• Stay informed about industry best practices and regulatory requirements, including those outlined by FINMA1.
• Coordinate Risk & Control Self Assessments with process owners.
• Conduct key control assessments.

GRC System Maintenance:

• Support the maintenance and enhancement of our GRC system (in Jira)
• Participate in control testing and validation.
• Identify areas for improvement and recommend corrective actions.

Reporting and Documentation:

• Prepare regular risk reports for senior management and relevant committees.
• Facilitate resolution of risk incidents and finding root causes.
• Contribute to the development of risk dashboards and metrics.

Your golden ticket to the AMINA team:

• Bachelor's degree in finance, business administration, or a related field.
• Minimum 2 years experience in operational risk management or a related role.
• Knowledge of FINMA guidelines and regulatory requirements.
• Proficiency in using SharePoint and Jira.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.

Why We're Awesome

We owe our exponential growth to our innovative and collaborate team spirit and talented workforce. Every voice counts as we are always committed to learning from diverse perspectives and backgrounds because our people make the difference at AMINA Bank. Regardless of your age, gender, belief, and background, at AMINA EVERYONE is welcome!

Join our skilled team and together redefine finance.