Job Responsibilities:
- Evaluate and perform end-to-end analysis of the business’ risk and control environment to identify gaps and weaknesses.
- Ensure controls are properly designed and essential to a proactive risk and control culture.
- Act as a trusted advisor to Business Heads as a Controls and Operational Risk Subject Matter Expert.
- Monitor and assess operational risk, evaluate new business proposals, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Collaborate across the three Lines of Defense to reduce operational risk and enhance risk management strategies.
Required Qualifications, Skills, and Capabilities:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
- 7 years of professional experience in financial services with a background in controls, audit, quality assurance, operational risk management, or compliance.
- Strong knowledge of control and risk management concepts and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
- Demonstrated credibility in managing a business or business function with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence senior stakeholders.
- Ability to work collaboratively across teams and adapt to a fast-paced environment.
Preferred Qualifications, Skills, and Capabilities:
- Basic understanding of Rates Trading products and/or Fixed Income markets.
- Experience with control-related activities in a financial setting.
- Strong leadership and project management skills with a passion for continuous improvement and innovation in risk management.