Team Leader, Risk

Key Accountabilities and Main Responsibilities:

Strategic Focus:

• Development of First Line Risk Frameworks

  : Contribute to the design and enhancement of risk procedures aligned with enterprise standards.

• Participation in Strategic Projects

  : Engage in cross-functional initiatives like system implementations and regulatory efforts.

• Compliance with Risk Governance Standards

  : Ensure alignment with

  CUSO Risk Framework

  and promote a strong risk culture.

Operational Management:

• Support RCSA Program Execution

  : Plan and execute

  Risk and Control Self-Assessments

  .

• Issue Monitoring and Remediation Coordination

  : Track and resolve open issues across risk domains.

• Policy and Procedure Management

  : Maintain and update risk-related documentation.

• Control Testing Execution

  : Perform and document control tests.

• Documentation & Reporting

  : Prepare reports and dashboards for transparency.

• Continuous Improvement

  : Recommend enhancements to controls and methodologies.

• Project Management Skills

  : Track progress and direct team efforts.

People Leadership:

• Stakeholder Engagement

  : Collaborate with internal teams and communicate findings.

• Fostering Team Cohesion and Performance

  : Lead and motivate the team.

• Strong Presentation and Communication Skills

  : Communicate effectively across levels and demonstrate leadership in team settings.

Governance & Risk:

• Compliance & Standards Alignment

  : Ensure adherence to internal and external standards.

• Experience in Operational Risk Management

  : Focus on

  Information/Technology Risk

  .

• Industry Frameworks Familiarity

  : Knowledge of

  NIST, FFIEC, COBIT, ISO27002, OWASP

  .

• Preferred Certifications

  :

  CISSP, CRISC, CISA, CISM

  .

• Issue Identification & Escalation

  : Identify and escalate control deficiencies.

Experience & Personal Attributes:

Qualifications:

• Educational and Professional Qualifications

  :

• Chartered Accountant

  / Master's degree in

  Business Administration, Commerce, Finance

  .
• Minimum of

  4 years

  of experience in

  Operational Risk Management

  (with a focus on

  Information/Technology Risk

  ) and operations/accounting within the financial services industry.
• Experience in the

  Second Line of Defense (SLoD)

  is desirable.
• Strong understanding of

  risk assessment methodologies

  and experience in

  Financial Services

  , preferably in the

  Fund Services

  environment.
• Proven ability to demonstrate detailed knowledge of various operational risk types and internal control principles to support the execution of risk programs.

Personal Attributes:

• Strong

  analytical

  and

  problem-solving

  skills with the ability to lead a medium-sized team.
• Support senior leadership in the adoption and execution of accounting review standards and best practices.
• Ability to analyze, resolve, and document problems and resolutions.
• Ability to work as part of a

  cross-cultural team

  .
• Strong

  organization

  and

  time management

  skills.
• Continuous improvement focus with the ability to identify risks, cost efficiencies, and operational improvements.
• Strong

  presentation

  and

  communication skills

  with the ability to communicate clearly and effectively at all levels.

• Self-driven

  and motivated with a focus on

  operational efficiency

  and

  continuous improvement

  .