Operational Risk Officer supporting the operational risk framework at Finom, a financial tech startup revolutionizing financial landscapes for entrepreneurs.
About the role
- Risk and Controls Specialist reviewing RCF controls for APAC region. Reporting to Integrated Risk Manager and supporting design and implementation of risks and controls.
Responsibilities
- Review and execute the RCF controls and independently verify and challenge the effectiveness of the controls.
- Support the Australia and New Zealand region with design and implementation of risks and controls, based on the Global Risk and Control Framework.
- Report to the Integrated Risk Manager and be part of the wider Risk Team at APAC.
- Provide the 2LOR challenge to the risk assessments performed by the 1LOR.
- Form an independent view on the effectiveness of the control.
- Monitor/challenge/support the countries in the region execution of the risk assessment.
- Perform interviews, investigations, re-performance necessary to form a view on control effectiveness.
- Verify that local control description fulfills the requirements of the control principle.
- Gather appropriate backup documentation to substantiate the Tester’s view and fulfill the required sample size.
- Test controls for both design (DTR) / execution (OTR) with the frequency outlined as per the test cycle.
- Document the results fully and upload proof to appropriate internal systems within the required timeline.
- Verify closure of findings related to controls tested and add a 2LOR closure comment.
Requirements
- Tertiary qualification(s) in Business studies/Finance.
- 5+ years’ experience working in an Equipment Finance, operational/securities or similar environment.
- Previous experience with Audit, ICFR (SOX) and/or independent testing including documentation is an advantage.
- Professional experience with background in Risk, Compliance and/ or Finance an advantage.
- Consultative approach to internal stakeholders, to encourage and sustain company-wide support for process review improvement and controls implementation.
- Internal customer focus (Risk, Legal, Operations), to undertake process and control testing.
- Strong influencing and analytical skills.
- Strong understanding of audit process and control requirements.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Able to elicit cooperation and support from key process owners.
- Ability to work for sustained periods with minimal supervision.
- Able to develop timetables for various tasks with competing priorities and re-prioritise tasks quickly and in line with management expectations.
- Sound understanding of leasing products preferred but not essential.
Benefits
- Two working days per year volunteering for a local charity
- Flexible hours with possibility to work from home (within job scope)
- Career development opportunities: online learning, member development programs
- Company insurance package
- Flexible leave purchase
- Influenza vaccinations
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