Risk Manager

Responsibilities:

• Developed and implemented risk management policies and control frameworks for collections, payments, and remittance operations in line with regulatory standards.
• Managed transaction processing, deposit, and remittance operations, ensuring effective risk control measures were in place.
• Executed and led audits across treasury, remittance, and compliance functions (e.g., AML/CFT, sanctions screening, KYC), ensuring delivery within planned timelines.
• Contributed to the formulation and enhancement of internal policies, ensuring alignment with evolving regulatory requirements across key jurisdictions.
• Led periodic RCSAs, key risk indicators (KRIs), and control testing exercises in collaboration with business and functional stakeholders.
• Ensured business decisions adhered to internal policies and external regulations, balancing commercial priorities with compliance obligations.
• Ensured timely escalation and resolution of control deficiencies, with accountability for both corrective, preventive and detective measures.
• Applied data analytics to support audit and risk assessment activities; ability to leverage insights for control enhancement.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Risk Management, or a related discipline, or equivalent professional experience.
• 8–12 years of relevant experience in risk management , with strong experience in payments, financial services, or other regulated environments . Experience in investments/asset management is an advantage.
• Strong understanding of operational, financial, compliance, and regulatory risks , with hands-on experience in risk identification, assessment, control design, monitoring, and remediation.
• Experience in payments operations and controls , including transaction processing, settlement, reconciliation, fraud risk, liquidity/cash management, and related operational risks.
• Experience in investment-related risk and controls is an advantage, particularly across investment operations, portfolio management, or treasury activities.
• Experience in internal audit, Big 4 audit, or finance controls is advantageous.
• Proven track record in implementing risk and control frameworks , strengthening internal controls, and driving regulatory compliance in complex or high-risk environments.
• Strong experience in process improvement, controls optimisation, and automation , with the ability to identify control gaps and drive remediation across business functions.
• Experience with NetSuite and/or AutoCount is an advantage.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, stakeholder management, and project management skills, with the ability to work effectively across functions.
• Proactive, adaptable, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with evolving business requirements.
• Willingness to travel 30%–50% regionally/internationally for audits, risk assessments, and control reviews.