Business Risk & Control Analyst

Team Insights

• The team is part of the Team Business Risk & Controls (BRC). The Private bank Germany region DCO guards the Protect agenda by overseeing operational risks, conduct & control topics and regulatory changes.
• The team works across Private bank - Germany region franchise delivering complex key risk and control agenda, adding value for the Business to reduce complexity and enhance controls.
• The team works with cross-functional and global teams, collaborating with multiple stakeholders globally across the bank.

• Best in class leave policy
• Gender neutral parental leaves
• 100% reimbursement under child-care assistance benefit (gender neutral)
• Flexible working arrangements
• Sponsorship for Industry relevant certifications and education
• Employee Assistance Program for you and your family members
• Comprehensive Hospitalization Insurance for you and your dependents
• Accident and Term life Insurance
• Complementary Health screening for 35 yrs. and above

Your key responsibilities

• Regular check of the key performance indicators which describe possibly fraudulent or non-compliant activities. Monitor changes of product details and/or sales processes with possible influence on KPIs. Check and re-define threshold values for the KPIs and their weight in the control process.
• Checking documents provided by customers and documentation of process steps for signs of suspicious activities (in German language). Coordinate with a diverse set of stakeholders across 1LOD and 2LOD (DCO, COO, AFC) to address and mitigate possible risks.
• Monthly reporting to senior management and maintenance of detailed reporting for deep dives.
• Assist the yearly control assessment and certification process in PB Germany. Coordinate, check and document metrics for key control.
• Ensure that any sensitive issues are escalated promptly with sound analysis and recommendations.
• Contribute to the development and build know-how within the team.
• Maintain our operating documents

Your skills and experience

Education & Experience:

• Strong knowledge of non-financial risks and controls
• Proven experience of working with controls processes
• Relevant experience in the Retail Banking / Private Banking sector or experience in financial services or consultancy (with Private Banking experience preferred but not essential)
• Experience working on small to medium scale projects
• University degree

Competencies:

• Very strong analytical skills (quantitative and qualitative) and good at data analysis & mining
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs, e.g. Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• Ability to work in crunch situations
• Strong work ethic, commitment to excel and proven capacity to work effectively with limited supervision
• Strong communication (written and verbal) and relationship skills
• Ability to clearly articulate and present supported topics
• Excellent command of the German language (written and spoken skills)

Personal Characteristics:

• Proactive attitude and self-initiative
• Ability to think laterally.
• Strong Team Player skills as well as working independently
• Eagerness to learn and adapt to new situations and processes
• Delivery-focused, able to manage multiple deliverables to deadlines
• Flexibility with respect to new tasks and the ability to work diligently in stressful situations
• Ability to learn quickly
• Driven and able to handle day-to-day routine as well as cope with shifting priorities and changing responsibilities to meet needs and demands