Divisional Risk and Control Analyst, AS

Description

The Business Control Unit (BCU) is a 1st Line of Defence (1st LoD) function within the front office created during the implementation of the Three Line of Defence (3LoD) programme. Its primary objective is to support the front office in executing Non-Financial Risk framework for its business line.

The BCU team is principally responsible for :

Identification and mitigation of non-financial risks (regulatory, conduct and systemic)

Supporting the operations of an efficient supervisory and conduct framework.

Ensuring the governance of a business’ audit portfolio

Driving “Change the Bank” initiatives to support the control framework.

In addition to working closely with the business heads, the group’s reach and interaction is broad, including engagement with the Investment Banking Divisional Control Officer (DCO), 2nd and 3rd LoD, for example Compliance, Anti Financial Crime (AFC), Non-Financial Risk Management (NFRM), Legal, Group Audit and others.

What we’ll offer you

As part of our flexible scheme, here are just some of the benefits that you’ll 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

Deliver and monitor remediation activities for the O&A owned findings portfolio (Group Audit, Controls Testing & Assurance, Regulatory, and Self-Identified Issues)

Perform and monitor level 1 controls and update O&A control inventory

Pro-actively identify and deliver level 1 control enhancements and automation

Timely identification and sustainable mitigation of control weaknesses and emerging risks

Independently lead and deliver risk and control related assignments, such as a read-across of known control weaknesses, lessons learned of NFR events, back-testing

Develop and manage relationships with a range of stakeholders within and outside O&A including 2nd and 3rd line functions

Lead change initiatives in O&A BCU incl. planning, coordinating with various teams, tracking progress, and escalating where necessary

Creation and delivery of senior management reporting to support decision making

Update Key Operating Policies & Procedures to document current business processes

Support the Risk and Control Self Assessment (RCSA) process.

The responsibilities would also include control testing, incident research, remediation and other ad hoc control initiatives and projects. Working closely with teams in and out of the division to understand risks impacting the group on a dynamic basis.

Your skills and experience

You will be :

Able to work as part of a global team

Proactive and diligent and able to partner with other teams to resolve issues where

necessary

Self-motivated, independent, and able to identify solutions to issues

Accurate with an attention to detail

Confident to question the status quo / existing control framework

The ideal candidate will have :

At least 7 years of relevant industry experience, ideally from a top tier investment bank

Strong analytical skills and a strong finance / economic academic background

Sound understanding of the Corporate Finance or Capital Markets business

Deep knowledge of NFR framework, risks and controls in an investment bank

Strong interpersonal and excellent verbal and written communication skills. Experience in conducting and driving meetings with senior stakeholders.

Able to work as part of a global team.

Strong computer skills, particularly in dealing with high volume of data, management of databases and Excel. Advanced exposure to Word and PowerPoint is must.

Strong analytical skills and ability to formulate clearly and present information in a compelling manner.

Confident to question the status quo business practice / existing control framework

Aptitude for providing advice to senior management on risks, controls and mitigation

The ability to formulate clearly and present information in a compelling manner

The ability to present complex and sensitive messages comprehensively, professionally, and in simple terms

Strong data-analysis skills – ability to transform raw / complex data into simple and meaningful outputs for senior management communication

How we’ll support you

Training and development to help you excel in your career

Coaching and support from experts in your team

A culture of continuous learning to aid progression

A range of flexible benefits that you can tailor to suit your needs