Operational Risk/Internal Control Manager recruitment

A Top Tier Global Financial Services provider has opened up an exciting role within their Operational Risk/Internal Control department for a maternity cover role. You will need solid Internal Control and Operational Risk background.

Key Responsibilities

- Implement an Operational Risk framework (methodologies, policies and tools) as per Global ORPS guidelines and in coordination with Regional Head of Finance ORPS

- Assist the EMEA Operational Risk and Permanent Supervision (ORPS) manager for Finance and contribute to the operational risk tracking and monitoring, in relation with local Finance management.

- Assist in providing Regional ORPS coordinator all Finance-related information on Operational Risk Permanent Supervision which is relevant at the regional level.

- Assist in the elaboration of reporting to Finance senior management, Risk senior management and to Group ORPS

- Map key 'At Risk' processes within Finance scope

- Assist in defining priorities for analysis with adequate justification in relation with local Finance managers

- Ensure, on an ongoing basis, any update with Finance management of ad-hoc risk issues and residual risk area identification monitoring in coordination with EMEA ORPS manager for Finance.

- Perform RAMs within Finance based upon priorities defined under standard risk op. format. Review the RAMs performed on a regular basis

- Set-up and maintain System: review on a regular basis the adequacy of 2nd level controls in liaison with the Regional / Group ORPS.

- Ensure operational errors and Incidents relating to Finance are collected into Global ORPS tool

- Report operational errors and incidents as per group error policy.

- Participate to a Front to end analysis (front/middle/back/finance) review of processes for optimisation and measure of operational risk.

- Participate in the follow up of the correct implementation of audit recommendations relative to ORPS within the agreed timeframe in relation with Internal Audit

- Maintain accurate key processes descriptions and controls relating to Finance within the Global ORPS tool

- Maintain quality of data within ORPS Group tool for Error Incidents, RAM, controls and KRI

Skills Required

- Proven relevant experience in an External audit company or an Internal Audit Department of a Financial services company or an internal control Department

- Qualifications in accounting, knowledge of financial instruments booking and reporting in IFRS GAAP and of information systems or equivalent

- Experience of brokerage industry and products flows and processes would be beneficial

- Solid use and understanding in Excel and Internal control

You will be able to work well in a team and as a result will be given the chance to join a team growing quickly with a strong pipeline of business coming from emerging markets. To apply for this position as an Operational Risk/Internal Control Manager you must have the experience as outlined above and be an excellent communicator. You should have a strong ability to multi task and be comfortable working under pressure. This is an excellent opportunity to join a well respected institute.