First Line Risk Management Specialist

Are you a risk management professional who finds inspiration in helping organisations harden their risk and control environment Are you self-motivated highly organised and able to manage competing priorities and deal flexibly with ambiguity

As First Line Risk Management Specialist you will support the first-line Technology Platform and Security organisation in managing their risks and risk-related activities across multiple risk domains primarily operational technology and a dynamic environment shaped by evolving risks regulatory expectations and strategic priorities this position offers an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

What to expect

In this role you will:

• Provide transparency and ensure accurate reporting of risks and risk-related activities to Executive and Senior Leadership.
• Monitor and report on risk management activities and outcomes.
• Build and foster meaningful and professional relationships with a wide range of internal stakeholders across all 3 lines.
• Assist 1st line in identifying analyzing evaluating and mitigating risks in alignment with Swifts Enterprise Risk Management Framework.
• Collaborate with 2nd line Risk Department and 3rd line Internal Audit on a frequent basis to stay aligned on risk and audit activities and outcomes.
• Leverage a technology-driven risk lens to assist with the preparation and review of Executive and Board material.
• Manage and maintain the organisations central process repository to ensure processes remain accurate and relevant.

What will make you successful

We are seeking professionals with:

• Bachelors degree.
• 5 years of experience in risk management control compliance or similar roles and a keen interest in growing your expertise in Risk Management.
• Strong technical understanding of compliance frameworks risks policies and controls.
• Proficiency in using governance risk management and compliance tools and methodologies.
• Self-starter with a structured process-oriented mindset and the ability to work independently in a dynamic international environment.
• Excellent communication (written and oral) interpersonal and presentation skills.
• Strategic thinker and problem-solver including ability to analyse complex technical data and provide actionable insights and recommendations.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and influencing skills with experience interacting at senior levels.
• Collaborative mindset with a proactive and solution-oriented approach.
• Proven ability to influence drive change and deliver with an operational excellence mindset.
• Resilience and adaptability in managing multiple priorities and delivering results in a fast-paced and evolving environment.
• Relevant professional certifications (e.g. CISA CRISC CGRC GRCP ISO 31000)
• Strong knowledge of industry standards and frameworks (e.g. ISO 27001 NIST COBIT ITIL) and technology risk principles.
• Professional English language skills (written and verbal)

What we offer

We put you in control of career

We give you a competitive package

We help you perform at your best

We help you make a difference

We give you the freedom to be yourself

We give you the freedom to be yourself. We are creating an environment of unique individuals like you with different perspectives on the financial industry and the world. A diverse and inclusive environment in which everyones voice counts and where you can reach your full potential.

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Dont meet every single requirement At Swift we are dedicated to building a workplace where people can bring their full selves and ideas to the team so if you are excited about this role we encourage you to apply even if you do not meet every single qualification.