Risk Management Role - Big4 Accounting Firm

Responsibilities

Roles & responsibilities

- With your specialist knowledge you will evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of the implemented risk management processes, methods and models.

- You will check compliance with legal and regulatory requirements and support our clients in implementing risk management regulations.

Qualifications

Educational qualifications

- Bachelor's or masters degree in business administration, Finance, Mathematics, natural sciences or a related field.

Work experience

- The candidate must have 3 to 5 years of relevant post qualification experience in a similar role, preferably with a Big4 accounting firm

- Deep understanding of core business models of banks and bank-specific products

- Understanding of risk control/risk management processes in banks and companies in the financial sector

- Experience with the processes and methods relating to risk inventory and strategy as well as risk-bearing capacity (incl. capital planning) and stress testing

Experience with at least 1-2 of the following:

- Credit risk controlling/management, especially limit systems and credit portfolio modelling

- Market risk controlling/management, e.g. the modelling of interest rate risk, credit spread risk, FX risk etc.

- Liquidity risk controlling/management, e.g. limit systems, liquidity stress scenarios, deposit modelling, intraday liquidity modelling

- Management of non-financial risks e.g. self-assessment processes, OpVaR modelling, reputational risk and/or risk culture

- Controlling/management of other risks, e.g. ESG-risks, business risk etc.

- Model validation processes and/or model risk management

- Risk data aggregation and reporting processes (BCBS 239)

- Ability to prepare insightful and precise work-done memorandums as well as audit reports adhering to regulatory standards under tight timelines

- Knowledge of international regulatory risk frameworks, e.g. Basel framework, or EU regulation, such as CRR, ECB Guides, EBA Guidelines etc. (nice to have)

Skills and Qualifications:

- Analytical Skills: Ability to analyze data and identify trends.

- Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to develop and implement solutions to mitigate risks.

- Communication Skills: Ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders, both verbally and in writing.

- Knowledge of Risk Management Frameworks: Familiarity with industry standards and best practices.

- Industry Knowledge: Understanding of the specific industry in which the organization operates.