Job Description
We are looking for experienced Risk Management Specialists to help assess, identify, and mitigate risks across various banking operations. These professionals will be responsible for conducting a thorough risk evaluation in areas such as customer base, geographical risks, product/services assessments, and international transactions, with a focus on banking operations, compliance, and internal controls. The specialists will work onsite over a 2-3 month period to identify risks related to financial crime, regulatory compliance, and operational vulnerabilities.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Customer Base Risk Assessment - Analyze and assess the bank’s customer demographics to identify high-risk customers and sectors.
- Review the customer profiles, their transaction patterns, and historical data to identify vulnerabilities in terms of regulatory compliance and potential risks.
2. Geographical Risk Evaluation - Evaluate and assess the inherent risks in the geographical regions where the bank operates.
- Focus on analyzing political, economic, and regulatory risks specific to each region and their impact on banking operations.
3. Products and Services Risk Review - Assess the bank’s products and services to identify those that may present higher risks in terms of compliance and potential misuse (fraud, money laundering).
- Conduct an analysis of product offerings to ensure adherence to regulatory guidelines and mitigate compliance risks.
4. International Transactions Risk Assessment - Analyze the bank’s international transactions (both incoming and outgoing) to identify cross-border risk exposure.
- Ensure that transactions comply with international sanctions, anti-money laundering (AML), and Know Your Customer (KYC) requirements.
5. Country-Specific Risk Analysis - Conduct a country risk analysis to assess the political stability, regulatory environment, and the potential for financial crime in the countries where the bank operates.
- Identify high-risk countries and offer recommendations to manage those risks.
6. Inherent Risk Identification - Identify inherent risks across all key areas (customer base, geographical risks, products/services, transactions).
- Outline potential areas of weakness and risk exposure within the bank’s operations.
7. Control Assessment - Evaluate the bank’s internal controls and assess their effectiveness in mitigating identified risks.
- Recommend improvements to current controls to address any gaps identified during the assessment process.
8. Residual Risk Evaluation - Assess residual risks after controls are applied, ensuring that the mitigation strategies are effectively addressing the identified risks.
- Provide clear recommendations for managing any residual risks in the system.
9. Findings and Recommendations - Compile key findings from the assessment process, including identified vulnerabilities and risks.
- Provide comprehensive recommendations for improving risk management frameworks, controls, and processes across banking operations.
Key Skills and Requirements:
- 5-10 years of experience in banking risk management, compliance, or internal controls with a focus on operational risks, regulatory compliance, and risk mitigation.
- Deep understanding of regulatory frameworks related to banking, such as AML, KYC, sanctions compliance, and financial crime prevention.
- Strong experience in risk identification, control assessments, and residual risk evaluations in banking operations.
- Experience with cross-border risk analysis, particularly for international transactions and geographical risk assessments.
- Strong ability to evaluate the risk exposure of banking products and services, ensuring compliance with regulations and best practices.
- Expertise in identifying financial crime risks and ensuring compliance with local and international laws.
- Familiarity with risk management frameworks such as COSO, ISO 31000, and Basel II/III.
- Strong analytical skills, with the ability to prepare detailed reports, findings, and risk mitigation plans.
Education Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Risk Management, Banking and Finance, Business Administration, Law, or related fields.
- Professional Certifications (such as FRM, CRM, or CAMS) in risk management or compliance are preferred.
