Risk Specialist

Xe.com; Madrid; Presencial; EUR 40.000 - 60.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Xe.com, a leader in currency services, seeks a Risk Specialist to join their Global Risk team in Madrid. This role involves identifying and mitigating risks while supporting senior management in developing comprehensive risk management frameworks. Ideal candidates will have a background in finance or business, alongside relevant experience in risk management, particularly within the financial services sector.

Servicios

Competitive salary and discretionary bonus

Paid annual leave and a day off for your birthday

Discounted Employee Share Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Cigna Health Insurance and mental health support

Access to wellbeing programs and benefits

Formación

• 3-4 years in risk management or related fields, preferably in FX Payments or financial services.
• Strong understanding of risk frameworks and principles.
• Attention to detail and analytical skills.

Responsabilidades

• Identify, assess, and mitigate threats or uncertainties impacting the organization.
• Conduct assurance reviews and root cause analysis.
• Prepare and present risk reports to stakeholders and senior management.

Conocimientos

Analytical Thinking

Communication

Client Orientation

Flexibility & Adaptability

Attention to Detail

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business Administration, or related field

Professional certification in Risk Management

Herramientas

Risk management tools and software

Descripción del empleo

Xe.com in Alcobendas, Community of Madrid, Spain, is seeking a Risk Specialist .

Description

At Xe, we live currencies. We provide a comprehensive range of currency services and products, including our Currency Converter, Market Analysis, Currency Data API, and quick, easy, secure Money Transfers for individuals and businesses. We leverage technology to deliver these services through our website, mobile app, and by phone. Last year, we helped over 300 million people access currency information and over 225,000 used us to send money overseas.

About This Role

The Risk Specialist plays a crucial role within the Global Risk team, responsible for identifying, assessing, and mitigating threats or uncertainties that could impact the organization and its reputation. The role involves supporting senior management in developing and implementing risk management frameworks, conducting assurance reviews, root cause analysis, and monitoring risk mitigation measures across various business areas.

Our Values

• Commitment : Striving for a best-in-class foreign exchange and cross-border payments experience.
• Accountability : Turning words into action and holding ourselves responsible.
• Respect : Fostering a humble, respectful environment through leading by example.
• Evolution : Growing, adapting, and pushing boundaries daily.
• Develop and operationalize risk management frameworks, strategies, and policies.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders for risk identification, assessment, and mitigation; act as the first point of contact for risk queries.
• Guide and support junior staff in learning and development.
• Conduct assurance reviews to ensure alignment with policies and effective internal controls.
• Identify process and control weaknesses and potential risks.
• Support risk mitigation strategies through root cause analysis and monitor their effectiveness.
• Prepare and present risk reports and recommendations to stakeholders and senior management.
• Assist in root cause analysis of operational incidents and develop mitigation strategies.
• Follow up on management actions for risks identified.
• Participate in risk management projects and initiatives.
• Conduct comprehensive risk assessments and deliver risk awareness training.
• Analyze data for emerging risks and trends, stay informed about industry best practices and regulatory developments.

Position Requirements Skills & Abilities

• Understanding of risk management frameworks and principles.
• Strong analytical and attention-to-detail skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills for global collaboration.
• Teamwork and adaptability in a dynamic environment.
• Proficiency with risk management tools and software is a plus.
• Ethics & Integrity
• Accountability
• Results Orientation
• Flexibility & Adaptability
• Client Orientation
• Analytical Thinking
• Communication

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
• Professional certification in Risk Management is highly desirable.

Work Experience

• 3-4 years in risk management or related fields, preferably in FX Payments, financial services, or corporate environments.
• Strong understanding of risk frameworks, principles, and practices.
• Attention to detail and analytical skills.
• Competitive salary and discretionary bonus.
• Paid annual leave and a day off for your birthday.
• Discounted Employee Share Purchase Plan (ESPP).
• Cigna Health Insurance and mental health support.
• Access to wellbeing programs and benefits.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion, ensuring accessible recruitment practices. For accommodations or further information, contact us at (emailprotected)

Position is mid-senior level, full-time, in the finance and sales sector.

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