Risk and Control Analyst

ALPHA CREDIT FIRM; London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm in London is seeking a Risk & Control Analyst to support the management of its enterprise risk framework. This role offers a dynamic environment for growth and development, focusing on risk identification, reporting, and internal controls. The successful candidate will join a motivated team and contribute to enhancing risk management practices across the organization.

Benefits

Private health insurance

Enhanced maternity and paternity policies

Cycle-to-work Scheme

Electric Vehicle Scheme

Workplace Nursery Benefit

Pension scheme

Sponsored learning and development

Work from home budget for equipment

Access to state-of-the-art gym

Free breakfast and free bar for Friday drinks

Qualifications

• Experience in internal or external audit, internal controls, risk assessment.
• Ability to identify and communicate control deficiencies.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the implementation of risk and internal control framework.
• Draft weekly and periodic risk reports to Senior Stakeholders.
• Perform control assurance and control testing.

Skills

Communication

Detail oriented

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in finance, economics, or related discipline

Job description

About Us

We are Alpha – an award-winning FTSE 250 financial services firm. Recognised by the Financial Times as one of the fastest growing companies in Europe, we are a team of 500, and have achieved this by placing people and culture at the heart of our business. With a high-quality client base and the backing of some of the world’s most respected investors, we pride ourselves on not only providing the best service but also the best career opportunities.

Now operating across multiple overseas jurisdictions, and servicing clients in over 40 countries, the opportunity for career growth and development is greater than ever before. We’re only just getting started too, so if you’re an ambitious individual who’s ready to make an impact, we’d like to hear from you.

The Opportunity

We are looking for a passionate and enthusiastic individual who is seeking a new challenge in an exciting and high-growth business. Alpha Group International plc (AIM: AFX) is a leading provider of FX risk management, accounts and payments solutions dedicated to global corporates and institutions.

The successful candidate will join our ambitious and motivated Risk team as a Risk & Control Analyst and support with the management of the enterprise risk framework across the whole Group. The ideal candidate will be proactive, able to multitask and enjoy a fast-paced, high-performing environment. This is a fantastic opportunity to learn and develop in a dynamic and changing environment, where every day is unique.

This role is primarily office-based in Alpha’s London Head Office, Paddington. Alpha also has offices in Canada, Malta, Australia, Netherlands, Spain, Germany, and Italy, with further locations planned.

Key Responsibilities

The key roles and responsibilities will be inclusive of but not limited to the following:

• Assisting in the implementation, management, and development of Alpha’s risk and internal control framework, including risk appetite, risk events and risk register reviews.
• Risk identification on an ongoing basis, including providing views on new and emerging risks.
• Reviewing and challenging the first-line functions in their risk event investigations managing and fostering positive relationships with stakeholders across the business.
• Identification, development and implementation of new risk metrics and risk reporting.
• Drafting weekly and periodic risk reports/papers to the Senior Stakeholders and Risk Committee.
• Providing input to policies and procedures, including challenging the policies and procedures of the first-line functions relating to risk.
• Perform control assurance and control testing per assurance schedule and ensure control ratings are per policy.

Skills and Experience Required

• Bachelor’s Degree, or similar advanced equivalent qualification in finance, economics, or related discipline is required. The ideal candidate will have additional professional qualifications.
• Experience in internal or external audit, internal controls, risk assessment/management, regulatory compliance or governance.
• Excellent written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to identify and communicate control deficiencies and understand the root cause and significance of such deficiencies.
• Capacity to support the department in identifying problems and proposing solutions to help the business and wider Risk and Audit function continuously improve.
• Detail orientated mindset.
• Strong organisation skills and ability to prioritise workload to meet tight deadlines.
• Ability to adapt to new challenges and thrive outside of your comfort zone.
• Working knowledge and understanding of the financial markets, infrastructure, products and regulations, - would be beneficial.

What We Offer

• Private health insurance covering all employees and their families following voluntary opt in.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity policies.
• Cycle-to-work Scheme
• Electric Vehicle Scheme.
• Workplace Nursery Benefit.
• Pension scheme with Aegon.
• Sponsored learning and development.
• Work from home budget for equipment.
• Office fitted out with:
  • Access to state-of-the-art gym.
  • Onsite PT.
  • Free breakfast and free bar for Friday drinks.