Hybrid Operational Permanent Control – Risk Controller

at Nickel

• Job title: Operational Permanent Control – Risk Controller
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Berlin, Germany

About the role

• Risk Controller managing risk and control system at Nickel Germany. Ensuring compliance with policies and completing action plans for risk amelioration.

Responsibilities

• The OPC in Nickel Germany carries out the risk management and control system, as part of Nickel's overall risk management framework.
• Work in compliance with the policies, procedures and internal guidelines issued by the independent control functions (Risk, Compliance and Legal) and external regulatory and supervisory requirements.
• Define and update the local control plan according to the Business Control Libraries and the result of the risk assessment, regulations and other risk related events.
• Execute and/or coordinate control plans, enter the results in the dedicated tool and follow up on the remediation action plans defined with the stakeholders.
• Collaborate with relevant teams on the identification, creation, follow-up and closing of action plans to ameliorate underlying risks.
• Manage the updating of the Risk and Control Self Assessment (RCSA) and its validation.
• Ensure consistency between the RCSA and the applicable Control Plan; highlight gaps where necessary.
• Management of Historical Incidents: Collect incidents, analyze them and upload/update it in the dedicated tool. Fulfill internal and external reporting requirements.

Requirements

• At least 3 years experience in banking or payment industry with an audit, control or assurance function, or process improvement background
• Fluent English and good German skills are mandatory, French is a plus
• Independent, organised, and good at managing own time and competing priorities
• Problem solving & decision-making capacity
• Good at delivering difficult feedback and working with stakeholders at all levels of the organisation
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Reliable; with a high level of ethical integrity
• General knowledge of applicable regulatory framework is a plus

Benefits

• An attractive remuneration package with additional benefits (eGym-Wellpass offer, meal allowance, company pension plan, 40€ capital accumulation benefits, group insurances...)
• 30 days of vacation
• Hybrid work model
• Development and learning opportunities