Risk.Risk Associate

Job Description

About Citco:

Citco is a global leader in fund services, corporate governance and related asset services with staff across 80 offices worldwide. With more than $1.8 trillion in assets under administration (AuA), we deliver end-to-end solutions and exceptional service to meet our clients' needs.

For more information about Citco, please visit www.citco.com

About the Team & Business Line:

We're a family-owned business, not a faceless corporation. This personal approach informs every aspect of our customer service, where we develop long-lasting relationships with our clients. But we don't stop there: we also build these same bonds among our own teams, too. Here, we've created a community where colleagues support one another and different departments help others succeed. And here, we've cultivated a culture where employees care about our company values and live them in their work. At Citco, this people-centric philosophy is the core of who we are-and it shines through in everything we do, every day.

Responsibilities

Your Role:

• Part of the Risk and Control Team ('R and C') is a group-level, global team, responsible for fostering risk and control awareness across all divisions within the Citco Group of companies as defined on www.citco.com. The R and C strategy is to support the organization in implementing a robust risk management and control framework globally across all lines of business. The R and C team is predominantly responsible for the production of the SOC 1 reports for the Citco Funds Services, the Citco Bank and Depositary Services lines of business, in addition to many other compliance-based review projects analyzing operational effectiveness. R and C has resources based in Cork (Ireland), Jersey City (USA), Manila (The Philippines) and Toronto (Canada).
• To report relevant Risk and Control Managers. Cultivate and maintain excellent relationships with management and staff in the business, external auditors and R and C colleagues.
• Involved in the day-to-day execution of the annual SOC 1 engagement in a quality manner including timely work paper completion and review. This will include liaising and working with other key individuals responsible on related SOC 1 review work as well as Business or Information Technology representatives across various offices, locations and time zones working with your Assistant Manager / Manager.
• To review and challenge the existing SOC 1 testing approach with a view to continually improving the process (to support the independent assessment of the design and operating effectiveness of the internal control framework);
• Involved in the evaluation of the design and operating effectiveness of the Information Technology controls (IT general controls and application controls) as they relate to the SOC 1 engagement and compliance based reviews.
• Handling the preparation of reports to senior management on SOC 1 and compliance monitoring activities. Reporting performed includes project-scoping documents, quarterly management reporting and ad hoc reporting.
• Involved in the execution of control effectiveness reviews including responsibility for work paper completion, identification of risk issues, and escalation of relevant matters identified in the review process to R and C management.
• To work closely with the business to investigate and document the internal control framework (this would include walk-through of processes);
• To foster risk and control awareness across the organization by working with management and second line of defense functions.
• To maintain expertise and pursue training to keep abreast of new and proposed developments in the SOC 1, Risk Management and auditing fields and consider the impact on the company through various industry organizations.
  
  
  

Qualifications

About You:

• The candidate must have a Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Accountancy or Finance from an accredited college / university.
• A relevant and recognized professional qualification as a Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) or Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) and / or equivalent level within Risk Management or IT is desirable.
• Extensive knowledge of an enterprise IT environment including IT general controls e.g. Change Management, Access Management, etc.
• Exposure to Amazon Web Services cloud technology or other emerging cloud platforms is desirable.
• One to three years' experience of working in a progressive risk management / internal controls / IT audit function of a financial institution / financial services and / or alternative investments industry.
• Experience with a Big 4 audit firm is a plus.
• Proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite is expected.
• Exposure to data analytics techniques and tools (e.g. Audit Command Language) is desirable.
• Exposure to SQL and SQL IDEs (e.g. Oracle SQL Developer) is desirable.
• Exposure to programming logic (e.g. Batch scripting, VBA, any programming language) is desirable.
• Excellent written and spoken English is a prerequisite.
• Key competencies and characteristics:
• Client focused.
• Strong communication skills.
• Self-starter able to perform independently.
• Adaptable to change.
• Strive for continuous improvement.
• Sound risk-based decision making.
• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills.
• High attention to detail.
• Drive for results.
• Confident personality with ability to communicate clearly and succinctly.
• Diplomatic but with the necessary tenacity to complete the task.
• A 'team player' who can work well within the R and C function and also collaborate successfully with other R and C team members and peers within the team.
• Creative and innovative.
• Strong interpersonal and presentational skills (oral and written).
• Strong negotiation and influencing skills.
• Willingness to take on responsibility and to work on own initiative.
• Pro-active with good project management and organizational skills.
• Reliable and prepared to undertake international travel.
  
  
  

Our Benefits

Your well being is of paramount importance to us, and central to our success. We provide a range of benefits, training and education support, and flexible working arrangements to help you achieve success in your career while balancing personal needs. Ask us about specific benefits in your location.

We embrace diversity, prioritizing the hiring of people from diverse backgrounds. Our inclusive culture is a source of pride and strength, fostering innovation and mutual respect.

Citco welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection.