Governance:

• Build and maintain periodic risk reports for the Northern Hemisphere region

• Maintain the local Risk Committee dashboard and consolidate outputs for escalation to the Global Risk Committee.

• Support Risk Appetite Statement preparation and reviews.

Internal Controls:

• Act as the Northern Hemisphere Controls SME providing Controls Expertise and challenge to the first line

• Monitor control processes for financial and non-financial risks.

• Understand SOX regulation, perform scoping, fraud risk assessment, test control effectiveness and update narratives and flowcharts.

Engagement

• Develop and maintain a network of internal and external relationships.

• Provide transparency and internal visibility of risk competence.

• Maintain working knowledge of FCA and SEC requirements.

• Promote a strong risk culture.

Location:

You will be based in our Edinburgh office working closely with all teams.

Reporting Line

The Risk & Control Associate is positioned within the Global Risk Management function and reports to the Head of Financial Risk.

Candidate Profile

Experience & Knowledge:

• 7+ years of experience in risk management within financial services.

• Experience developing risk policies and frameworks.

• Knowledge of financial and non-financial risk methodologies.

• Working knowledge of FCA regulation, SEC is a plus.

• Experience working in multicultural teams is a plus.

• SOX Regulation and Business Continuity Management (BCM): Knowledge is a plus.

Languages:

• Fluent English; Spanish or Portuguese is a plus.

Technical Skills:

• Strong quantitative and analytical background.

• Experience with VaR, stress testing and scenario analysis.

• Advanced Excel; strong Word and PowerPoint.

• Power BI, SQL, Python skills, AI tools experience are a plus.

• Data Analysis: Service Now, Workiva, Oracle are a plus.

Soft Skills:

• Strong communication skills.

• Strong ability to influence through clear analysis and effective communication.

• Ability to challenge constructively within second line of defense.

• High attention to detail and ownership mindset.