Risk Analyst

Risk Identification and Assessment

• Driving the analysis and reporting of operational risk events to ensure they are accurately captured, investigated (root cause analysis) and where appropriate, corrective action taken.
• Involvement in ad-hoc controls testing and risk assessments to analyse the effectiveness of the control framework and where required, recommending enhancements to the control framework.
• Overseeing the completion of risk mitigation actions and positively contributing to the development of our client’s risk culture.
• Collaborate with business units to understand their drivers, concerns and key risks.
• Supporting trend analysis of operational risk events across our client and undertaking deep-dive investigations into material issues as agreed with the Risk Manager.

New Business Assessment

• Undertake analysis of new business applications from the business to identify, document and ensure the management of associated risks and to ensure that all new business on-boarded is aligned with our client’s risk appetite.
• Involvement in the administration of the new business process including the New Business Committee.
• Timely update the new business tracker.
• Maintain new business due diligence files.
• Monitor risk mitigation activity and ensure action points associated with new business mandates are progressed in a timely manner.

Risk Framework and Administration

• Support the evolution of our client's Risk Management Framework, policies and reporting mechanisms through continuous improvement and embracing change.
• Assist the Risk Manager with jurisdictional internal and external risk monitoring and reporting processes.
• Be actively involved in various specific risk workstreams / projects to support the delivery of our client’s Risk Plan.
• Be involved in risk reporting to various Forums including the Risk and Controls Forum, Group Risk and Audit Committee and Jurisdictional Boards in conjunction with the Risk Manager.
• Ownership of various administrative duties to ensure that business as usual is managed, and tasks and queries are managed through to completion.

• 2-3 years’ experience in risk management preferably within the financial services sector.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and relationship driven approach are an essential requirement to develop close working relationships with colleagues and business contacts.
• Quick learner, self-motivated and capable of prioritising and organising workloads.
• Ability to take ownership, be accountable for delivery targets and to demonstrate initiative.
• Analytical approach with good research skills and mind for problem solving / alternative solutions.
• Ability to work under pressure while maintaining accuracy and quality standards.
• Strong computer literacy skills are essential and knowledge of Microsoft products including Word, PowerPoint and Excel. An aptitude for analytics would also be an advantage.
• Fluent in business English both written and verbal.
• University degree or equivalent.