Key Responsibilities:
Risk Identification: Utilize various methods such as risk assessments, scenario analysis, and trend analysis to identify potential risks to Deel.
Risk Analysis: Assess the likelihood and potential impact of identified risks on the organization’s objectives, projects, and initiatives. Analyse both quantitative and qualitative data to evaluate risk severity and prioritize mitigation efforts.
Mitigation Development: Collaborate with cross-functional teams (like: product team/operational team etc) to develop efficient and comprehensive mitigation tailored to specific risks. This may involve proposing process improvements by establishing automated controls within systems, define scheduled reports that will highlight unreconciled data.
Mitigation Plan Implementation: Lead the implementation of mitigation plans by coordinating with relevant stakeholders, monitoring progress, and ensuring adherence to established timelines.
Monitoring and Reporting: Establish monitoring mechanisms to track the effectiveness of implemented mitigation measures. Generate regular reports and updates for senior management, highlighting key risk exposures, mitigation efforts, and emerging trends.
Compliance and Regulation: Stay informed about relevant industry regulations, standards, and best practices related to risk management. Ensure that mitigation plans align with regulatory requirements and industry standards.
Continuous Maintenance and Improvement: Proactively verify that the risks are mitigated by the relevant controls and identify opportunities to enhance the organization’s risk management processes and procedures. Recommend and implement improvements to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of risk mitigation efforts.
Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, risk management, or a related field.
Proven experience of 3-5 years in SOX, risk management, preferably within a fintech company/systems-oriented environment.
Proven experience with project management.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data, identify trends and characterize appropriate reports for the purpose of performing controls.
Proficient with analytical tools/BI tools.
Ability to understand complex concepts and provide streamline solutions.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across different levels of the organization.
Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, adapt to a fast-paced and dynamic environment, managing multiple priorities effectively.
Attention to detail and a high level of accuracy in work output.
Fluent English.
Experience in Internal Audit – advantage.
