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Our client, a Digital Bank is looking to hire a Risk Governance Officer & Executive Personal Assistant to the CRO/COO serves as a key member of the governance function and provides support to the Chief Risk Officer/Chief Operating Officer (CRO/COO). This dual role involves overseeing risk governance activities, assisting in risk management activities and providing comprehensive administrative assistance to the CRO/COO. The Risk Governance Officer supports the efficient operation of the risk management function and assists the CRO/COO in various risk-related and strategic project management activities. The position requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to handle confidential information.

• Internal Stakeholders- You will be work closely with all business functions across the company: Risk Management, Compliance, Internal Audit, Engineering, Technology, Product and Projects, Customer experience, People and Culture, Marketing & Communications and Product and Projects.
• External Stakeholders- Regulators, Vendors, Professional organizations, External Auditor, Industry associations, communities and peers.

Responsibilities

Risk & Governance

Risk Governance Framework

• Assist in the development, implementation, and maintenance of the bank’s risk governance framework.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry best practices.
• Monitor and assess the effectiveness of risk governance processes and controls.

Policies and Procedures

• Contribute to the development, review, and maintenance of risk-related policies and procedures.
• Ensure policies are aligned with regulatory requirements and reflect industry standards.
• Support the dissemination and implementation of risk policies across the organization.

Risk Assessment and Analysis

• Assist in identifying, assessing, and analyzing risks across the bank’s operations.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of risk management strategies and frameworks.
• Support the identification of emerging risks and the evaluation of their potential impact.

Risk Mitigation

• Assist in the development and implementation of risk mitigation plans and controls.
• Monitor the effectiveness of risk mitigation measures and recommend improvements.
• Contribute to the design and implementation of risk monitoring and reporting mechanisms.

Regulatory Compliance

• Support the bank’s compliance with regulatory requirements and industry best practices.
• Stay updated on relevant laws, regulations, and guidelines affecting risk management.
• Assist in the preparation of regulatory reports and responses to regulatory inquiries.

Risk Reporting

• Assist in the preparation of risk reports for senior management, board of directors, and regulatory bodies.
• Coordinate the collection of risk-related data from various business units and compile comprehensive reports.
• Analyze and interpret risk data to identify trends, potential issues, and areas for improvement.

Board & Management Committee Support

• Coordinate and support the activities of the bank’s management & board committees, including scheduling meetings, preparing agendas, and documenting minutes.
• Assist in the development of materials and presentations for risk committee meetings.
• Track and follow up on action items resulting from risk committee discussions.

Risk Training and Awareness

• Assist in developing risk training programs and materials for employees.
• Coordinate risk awareness campaigns and initiatives to promote a strong risk culture.
• Support the delivery of risk training sessions and workshops to relevant stakeholders.

Executive Assistant

Communication, Correspondence and Calendar Management

• Manage and prioritize the CRO’s calendar, schedule appointments, and coordinate meetings and events.
• Screen and prioritize incoming calls, emails, and correspondence.
• Ensure the CRO/COO is well-prepared for meetings by providing necessary documents and background information.
• Screen and prioritize incoming calls, emails, and correspondence for the CRO/COO.
• Draft and prepare memos, letters, reports, and presentations on behalf of the CRO/COO.

Meeting & Activity Coordination

• Organize and coordinate internal and external meetings, including preparing agendas, minutes, and follow-up on actions.
• Arrange meeting logistics, such as room bookings, catering, audio-visual equipment.
• Spend time and become familiar with all aspects of business to support the CRO/COO.

Stakeholder Management

• Serve as a primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, including senior management, board members, regulators, auditors, consultants, vendor, contractors etc.
• Handle inquiries, provide information, and direct requests to the appropriate individuals or business functions.

Document and Data Management

• Maintain and organize confidential documents, files, and records related to risk management
• Handle inquiries, provide information, and direct requests to the appropriate individuals or departments

Travel Arrangements

• Coordinate travel arrangements for the CRO/COO, including flight bookings, hotel accommodations, visas, and transportation

Administrative Support

• Prepare expense reports and process invoices related to the CRO/COO ‘s activities
• Assist in the preparation of risk-related reports, documents, and presentations
• Conduct research and gather information to support risk management initiatives as assigned
• Confidentiality and Discretion
• Handle sensitive and confidential information with the utmost professionalism and discretion
• Maintain confidentiality of discussions, decisions, and other matters related to risk management

Strategic Operations Project Management Support

• Assist in the development and maintenance of project plans, schedules, and budgets.
• Coordinate project activities, resources, and stakeholders to ensure timely and successful project execution.
• Monitor project progress, identify risks and issues, and implement appropriate mitigation measures.
• Prepare project status reports, presentations, and updates for senior management and stakeholders.
• Compile and analyze project data to track progress, identify trends, and report on key performance indicators.
• Assist in the development of project dashboards and other project reporting tools.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for project stakeholders, including internal teams, external vendors, and regulatory bodies.
• Coordinate project communication, including meetings, emails, and other forms of correspondence.
• Facilitate effective communication and collaboration among project team members and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Risk Management, or a related field(preferred).
• Minimum of 5 years experience in risk management, risk governance, or a related area in the banking or financial services industry.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret and analyze risk data.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite

Must have skills

• Ability to hit the ground running on assignments and tasks with minimal guidance.
• Ability to think expansively, modify ideas for problem solving, take full ownership of your responsibilities and be willing to go the extra mile to get work done.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to multitask and prioritize effectively.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in work output.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills that reflect ability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks seamlessly with excellent attention to detail
• Financial analysis and project management skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships with stakeholders, including staff, board members and external partners
• Demonstrated ability to achieve high performance goals and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Forward thinking and are able to see around corners, proactively anticipating blockers to daily operations and solving them.
• Proven ability to handle confidential information with discretion and be adaptable to various competing demands

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Our client, a Digital Bank is looking to hire an Internal Audit Manager who will be responsible for managing an independent, objective assurance and consulting activity designed to add value and improve the company’s operations by providing risk-based internal audit assurance and advisory services to support and improve the system of risk management, internal control and governance. The ideal candidate will be responsible for developing and managing the internal audit function, assessing and reporting on the state and effectiveness of the company’s internal controls, managing financial, operational, and compliance audits and special investigations.

Responsibilities

Strategic Planning & Execution

• Leveraging the company’s organization wide strategic, operational, financial and compliance targets and related risk profiles to effectively set the strategic direction and priorities of the Internal Audit function.
• Provide specialized expertise to business operations and functional teams, to ensure business risks are managed appropriately and kept up to date with evolving business needs.
• Identify and make recommendations to the Leadership Team on designing improvement opportunities to controls and operational processes to achieve the company’s compliance objectives.

Governance, Risk & Control Frameworks

• Evaluate Management’s risk-taking posture and awareness of the risks associated with their area.
• Apply knowledge of internal audit methodology, and drive adherence to guidance to ensure quality.
• Challenge processes and procedures to reflect governance best practice.
• Perform risk assessments to conduct the appropriate type of engagement (assurance vs advisory) based on the risk assessment and business need
• Communicate the results of audit work to specified standards, and use frequent communication and to ensure timely validation and remediation by Management.

External Audit

• Work proactively with our External Auditors to determine areas where assistance and direct audit reliance can be provided by Internal Audit.
• Regularly meet with the External Auditors to discuss the internal and external audit plans and to share knowledge of any issues. These meetings shall ensure that the roles of the two functions are coordinated, avoiding duplication of effort to
• the extent that the Auditing Standards allow it.

People Leadership

• Maintain a professional audit staff with proficient knowledge, skills, experience and professional certification to meet the requirement of the audit function.
• Build, attract and retain team members through strong best in class talent acquisition, performance management through reviews and feedbacks, talent development, engagement.
• Manage functional communications and cross departmental audit projects when appropriate.
• Manage the team’s completion of the audit plan, ensuring that audits/projects progress as planned with respect to scope, budget and timetable.

Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, and/or Economics is required
• 7+ years’ progressive audit management experience (ideally in the financial services sector).
• Professional Certification in internal or external audit
• A hands-on, operationally oriented and value-added approach to audit operations.
• Capable of developing excellent business relationships in all areas of the organization.
• Expert in applying internal audit standards, procedures and techniques in accordance with the International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing.
• Knowledge of and familiarity with Information Technology general controls and IT security leading practices.
• Knowledge of and familiarity with governance of information management systems.
• Previous experience with PCIDSS, ISO 27001:2013 and ISO 22301:2019
• Advanced knowledge of relevant legislation, regulatory requirements and best practices.
• Keeps apprised of new or amendments to legislation and regulatory requirements.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to interact across all functions within the organization, to lead and affect process change and improvements.
• Ability to form relationships based on trust with all internal colleagues and external stakeholders (e.g. Regulators).
• High degree of integrity to handle confidential assignments.

Must have skills

• Leadership
• Communication
• Time Management
• Problem Solving
• Decision-making
• Collaboration
• Critical thinking
• Creativity