Internal Controls Analyst
Checkout.com, France

Key responsibilities

• Reporting to the Internal control manager the results of the controls performed
• Maintain the risk register updated so internal controls fits the reality of the activities
• The role will regularly report on identified anomalies and follow up on recommendations until their resolution
• The role is required to contribute to (i) validate the internal control systems, and check that the permanent and operational monitoring functions are correctly fulfilled (ii) ensure that procedures manuals are updated and that they are made available to staff, that they are kept up to date and that they describe for each operation carried out
• Contribute to the implementation of a tool to automate the controls (dashboard, follow up on recommendations etc.)
• Formalise and execute the 2nd level permanent controls to ensure that the management company operates in accordance with the regulations in force and that managers and employees comply with internal procedures
• Assist the team (first line) when setting up new products, new services or when a essential or important activities are outsourced
• Propose areas for improvement and ensure follow-up measures taken by the internal control department

About You

• A university degree and experience in risk / compliance / assurance (5 years or more); 
• Institute of Internal Audit, internal control or ACAMS certification (preferable);
• Experience in compliance and operational risk controls within the financial industry is preferred; 
• Strong analytical skills and experience with industry, regulatory developments and willingness to learn new concepts and methods; 
• A detailed understanding of financial institutions operations and regulations as well a quantitative approach to problem solving; 
• Analytical, risk focused and ideally capable of using data analytics to gain insights into transactions, clients and products;
• Curious and willing to discover all aspects of the business, with the ambition to advance your career in an international environment;
• Reliable when working independently, with sound judgment for when to escalate issues.

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