Risk and Control Analyst-Operational Risk (CB Operations)

Role Description

To assist with the management of the organizations Operational Risk framework by performing Control Effectiveness Testing against the controls identified within the Risk and Control Inventory process.

This will enable support of the Banks strategic objectives by providing meaningful insight and guidance to a range of internal stakeholders across the Corporate Banking Divisions. This role is exclusively for candidates who have experience in Corporate Banking Operations internal control testing.

As an Analyst, you will be responsible for providing teams with an informed opinion on the effectiveness of controls they operate and how to mitigate operational risks.

You will undertake testing of controls to validate designs, operating effectiveness and sustainability of controls operated by the Corporate Banking Operations team/s.

You will need to articulate findings from testing work and raise issues where appropriate and agree actions plans to mitigate risks identified.

What we'll offer you

As part of our flexible scheme, here are just some of the benefits that youll enjoy

Best in class leave policy

Gender neutral parental leaves

100% reimbursement under childcare assistance benefit (gender neutral)

Sponsorship for Industry relevant certifications and education

Employee Assistance Program for you and your family members

Comprehensive Hospitalization Insurance for you and your dependents

Accident and Term life Insurance

Complementary Health screening for 35 yrs. and above

Your key responsibilities

Operational Risk Controls Testing

Perform the Control Assurance Testing against the requirements Design and Operative effectiveness testing

Have experience in Corporate Banking products Trade Finance, Lending Operations, Trust and Agency services, Securities settlements etc

Collaborate with stakeholders globally to understand end to end process

Provide advice and agree actions to optimize management of risks

Develop ongoing relationships with key business stakeholders

Share and adopt learnings and utilize expertise across the organization, in relation to risk management and best practice controls.

Maintain a structured testing plan to include method, levels of sample testing, stakeholder engagement and timelines for completion, follow up meetings, documented findings, and agreement on remedial action plans.

Articulating verbally and write Controls Testing reports with minimal supervision

Delivering Controls Testing reviews in line with quality and timeline expectations accountable for the accuracy of data in the Controls Testing templates

Developing and maintaining relationships with stakeholders, and represent the Controls Testing & Execution team in meetings, working groups etc., as required

Delivering quality outputs and own assigned tasks with a proactive approach

Escalating issues with proposed solutions to the team lead in a timely fashion

Maintaining relationships within the team

Establishing and maintaining collaborative relationships with staff (e.g.,CB Operations, Risk officers etc.) as required to drive the completion of testing activity

Your skills and experience

The role requires the individual to have experience in conducting QA reviews as follows:

5+ years of experience in risk management, audit, compliance, corporate banking products, or operational risk roles ideally related to control testing

Logical thinker, able to break down a problem into bite-size components, and plan the required steps of control, to arrive at a solution

Comfort with speaking up and providing challenges, whilst simultaneously managing internal relationships

Business awareness combined with enhanced communication skills

Understanding of Operational Risk Control Testing principles

Experience in running effective Operational Risk Control Testing reviews

Ability to remain objective and independently assess processes in operational areas

Ability to communicate and maintain an effective working relationship with the various Ops teams

Inquisitive and probing approach to problem solving and general assessment

Strong analytical skills, high attention to detail, solid organizational and interpersonal skills

Strong ability to interact with, collaborate, communicate and influence individuals at all levels

Effective problem solving and decision making capability

Experience operating in a complex, global environment

Excellent written, oral, and presentation skills

Profound knowledge and experience of various Operational risk environments within Corporate Banking divisions

Ability to work in fast-paced environment

Open minded, able to share information, transfer knowledge and expertise to team members

Keeps pace with technical/operational innovation maintains understanding of the Corporate Banking processes/products

Proficient with MS Office programs (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, etc.)

Education / Qualifications Bachelors degree level or equivalent qualification / work experience