Compliance & Controls Specialist - MariBank

What you'll do

• Provide operational related risk advisory and guidance to Business and Operations teams to ensure key controls are identified and timely-managed, and ensure risks are kept within the Bank's risk thresholds. This will include cross-functional coordination and alignment of understanding
• Strategize and guide Business and Operations teams on compliance with the Bank's risk management processes such as in the areas of: Third Party / Outsourcing Risk Management, New Product Approval Process, Business Continuity Management, Disaster Recovery Plan, Risk and Control Self Assessments, Gap Analysis for Regulations / Circulars / Guidelines etc.
• Assess and advise Business and Operations Teams on risk and control matters such as: Operational Risk Events, Audit Observations and Closure.
• Support in external / internal audits, including pre-audit checks and coordination with audit teams during and after engagements involving Business and Operations teams
• Support Bank in Production Setups and Maintenance

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance or Business equivalent
• Minimum 3 years of working experience in audit, operational risk management, or risk project management
• Knowledge of project governance frameworks and business process management
• Ability to quickly understand complex discussions and grasp critical issues to focus on
• Ability to clearly identify cross-functional dependencies, escalate potential roadblocks and recommend effective actions
• Good stakeholder management and effective communication skills to engage & influence across all levels