Risk & Compliance Consultant delivering complex regulatory change and risk management programs for financial services. Joining the Elevate Programme for hands-on experience with global financial institutions.
Responsibilities
Shape and structure workstreams in complex regulatory change programmes – mobilizing international teams, creating and tracking project plans and leading the delivery of workstreams to deliver tangible outcomes for clients
Perform gap analysis of current state against regulatory requirements and provide recommendations for improvement
Draft and deliver programme updates and status reports
Participate in shaping future-ready enterprise risk management framework, including drafting risk strategy, risk appetite statements and Key Risk Indicators, governance and reporting
Collaborate with stakeholders across the three lines of defense to align risk strategy with business goals, converting complex data into clear, actionable insights
Analyse and optimize processes and workflows in the risk and compliance functions to identify opportunities for optimization and automation
Apply traditional and emerging technologies to modernize risk management processes and risk culture
Requirements
2-10 years of relevant experience in risk management, audit, compliance, or related functions within financial services or fintech companies
Minimum Bachelor’s degree in risk management, Business Administration, Economics, Information Technology or related field
Strong communication and analytical skills, with the ability to present risk insights clearly based on structured and unstructured data
Track record of building trusted relationships in an international environment
Practical experience with enterprise risk management frameworks such as COSO, COBIT, ISO 31000
Proficiency with data analytics and visualization tools (MS Excel, Power BI, Tableau)
Curiosity about latest technological developments and their application in risk management, process optimization and data-driven decision making
Excellent project management and prioritisation skills
Working experience with AI tools or training AI Agents is a plus
Professional certifications in risk and controls management is a plus
Candidates should be comfortable with international travel, which may be required for up to 30% of the time.
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