Governance and Compliance:
- Assist in running risk governance agendas, ensuring alignment with firmwide and cross-LOB legal entity governance frameworks.
- Develop a deep understanding of local regulatory rules and their implications for legal entities, ensuring compliance and proactive risk management.
- Support the preparation and execution of risk governance meetings, including risk committees and board meetings.
- Prepare meeting minutes, track attendance, and organize meeting documents, ensuring all materials are accurately stored and accessible.
- Collaborate with the Risk Control Office to prepare for local regulator visits and draft responses to regulatory inquiries.
- Stay informed about emerging regulations and assist in implementing necessary changes to meet compliance requirements.
Project Management and Collaboration:
- Lead and participate in projects impacting Legal Entity Risk, ensuring alignment with the Latin America/Canada team's objectives.
- Coordinate with various stakeholders, including Oversight and Control, Compliance, and Finance, to implement solutions for regulatory changes.
- Work with data providers to understand and challenge data changes, ensuring accuracy and reliability in risk reporting.
- Support the development of strategic plans, metrics, and reports, contributing to cross-business initiatives and process improvements.
Risk Management and Continuous Improvement:
- Become well-versed in the firm's risk management policies and procedures, applying them to daily responsibilities.
- Identify potential risks, conduct root-cause analysis, and propose solutions to mitigate risks effectively.
- Engage in continuous learning opportunities to enhance risk management skills and knowledge.
- Provide and receive constructive feedback, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and growth.
Qualifications:
- 2-5 years of experience in financial services or related fields, with a preference for experience in Risk Management, Compliance, Internal/External Audit, or other control functions.
- Fluent in English and Spanish.
- Strong communication skills and ability to interface with all seniority levels within the firm.
- Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, project management abilities, and presentation skills.
- Proficiency in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint (Pitchpro).
- Self-starter with a proactive mindset, capable of taking tasks from start to finish with minimal supervision.
- Minimum Bachelor's Degree.