IQ-EQ is a leading Investor Services group which combines global expertise with an unwavering focus on client service delivery. We support fund managers, global companies, family offices and private clients operating worldwide.
The overall goal of the Group Risk & Compliance (GRC) function is to protect the Group brand and to support the successful execution of the Group’s business strategy through the delivery of an integrated risk and compliance programme across the Group. GRC supports the Board and senior management to fulfil their statutory and regulatory obligations, by helping to ensure compliance with the laws, regulations, principles and codes established by our regulators, and more generally by supporting the effective and continuous development and operation of the Group’s Risk Management Framework.
We are currently hiring for an Analyst to join our Risk Assurance team. The role holder will join our team of risk professionals as part of the GRC function and be a key member of our newly established second line Risk Assurance Team. The role holder will take responsibility for delivering assurance reviews including scoping, planning, fieldwork and reporting. The role holder will also be required to partner with the business to provide value added assurance reviews, playing the role of “critical friend” to further help enhance and improve our internal control environment.
The primary responsibility of the role holder is to deliver assurance reviews, specifically:
Responsibilities (how we will measure success)
Responsibility
Principal Activity
Delivering the assigned elements of the assurance plan to ensure all reviews and supporting testing is completed, reports are written to a high standard, actions are appropriate, agreed and followed up.
Maintaining an up-to-date knowledge and solid understanding of relevant regulatory compliance and financial crime requirements.
Ability to learn and understand business processes, regulations, internal controls, and develop meaningful tests to determine control design adequacy and operating effectiveness.
Identifying the areas of highest risk across IQ-EQ and seek to reduce residual risk by assessing risk and control design and testing operating effectiveness, making recommendations to strengthen these where necessary.
Key competencies for position and level (see Group Competency model)
Key behaviours we expect to see
In addition to demonstrating our Group Values (Authentic, Bold, and Collaborative), the role holder will be expected to demonstrate the following:
• Resilience and tenacity – ability to work and adapt in a fast pace and complex environment.
• Cultural awareness/sensitivity, with strong emotional intelligence.
• Capability to pro-actively manage own development, encompassing both technical and leadership requirements to a level appropriate to role that supports the IQ-EQ Values.
Education / professional qualification qualifications
Degree and/or relevant professional qualification
Background experience/skills
Company, product and market knowledge
Management and leadership
Languages
At IQ-EQ we want you to reach your full potential. We offer an inclusive and diverse environment to support your career aspirations. With a strong emphasis on continuous learning and a holistic approach to your professional and personal development. We also offer opportunities across our service lines and our international network of offices.