Assist in identifying risks throughout business processes and systems, working closely with business process owners.
Support BUs in their risk assessments, including Process Self Risk Assessments (PRSAs), periodic reviews, and updates to align with regulatory changes.
Control Testing & Quality Assurance:
Support control monitoring efforts, working in partnership with BU process owners to test controls and ensure compliance with regulatory and internal standards.
Conduct independent quality assurance and vertical process testing, especially in high-risk areas, to proactively identify intervention opportunities.
Risk Reporting & Analysis:
Help compile and maintain thematic risk reports, identifying key trends, levels, causes, and emerging risks.
Support the development and ongoing monitoring of risk dashboards and key risk indicators (KRIs).
Control Improvement & Process Mapping:
Map controls against risks and processes, supporting cross-BU process-control mapping efforts.
Work with BUs to identify areas where product changes or improved controls may be required, particularly in New Product Governance (NPG).
Continuous Risk Management:
Maintain risk profiles, an updated risk register, and track key risk trends, activities, and events.
Share insights, best practices, and emerging themes across the enterprise to improve overall risk management practices.
Required Qualifications:
Experience:
1-2 years of experience in operational risk management (within Risk and/or Internal Audit functions).
Familiarity with the full operational risk management lifecycle, including risk identification, control testing, and reporting.
Skills & Expertise:
Strong project management, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across multiple teams and geographies.
Solid understanding of process governance, policies, regulatory frameworks, and operational standards.
Analytical mindset with problem-solving capabilities to identify trends and evaluate risk scenarios.
Preferred Qualifications:
Educational Background:
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Risk Management, or a related field. Advanced degrees (e.g., MBA, MSc) or certifications in Risk Management (e.g., ORMCM) are advantageous.
Experience:
Experience in identifying operational risks across business processes and systems.
Experience facilitating risk assessments and conducting additional testing programs to meet regulatory standards.
Hands-on experience supporting control monitoring and recommending control improvements.
Experience compiling thematic risk reporting to deliver actionable insights.
Knowledge of sales conduct testing would be a plus.
