Financial Risk Management Senior Consultant

Our Clients; Makati; Hybrid; PHP 1,400,000 - 2,600,000; Full time

Job summary

Our Clients in Makati City, Metro Manila, is seeking a Financial Risk Management Senior Consultant to lead risk advisory engagements for banks and other organizations. Hybrid work setup with Monday-Friday schedule.

The role focuses on assessing financial and operational risks, evaluating internal controls, and delivering evidence-based recommendations to strengthen risk governance. The ideal candidate will guide engagement teams, analyze data using Excel and analytics tools, and communicate

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, economics, or related field.
• Extensive experience in financial risk management, risk advisory, or related functions.
• Strong understanding of internal controls and risk governance.
• Experience with financial institutions and regulatory requirements.
• Proficiency in Excel and data analytics tools.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial risk management activities and internal control reviews.
• Evaluate risk identification, measurement, monitoring and mitigation processes.
• Assess regulatory compliance and advise on risk governance improvements.
• Coordinate with engagement teams and client stakeholders.
• Prepare risk assessment reports and working papers.
• Present findings during client meetings and ensure quality.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Regulatory knowledge

Risk assessment

Internal controls

Data analysis

Report writing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field

CPA, CIA, CISA, CRMA (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Power BI

Power Query

Alteryx

Power Automate

Job description

Financial Risk Management Senior Consultant

Location: Makati City, Metro Manila
Work Setup: Hybrid
Work Schedule: Monday to Friday
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

We are seeking a Financial Risk Management Senior Consultant to support and lead financial risk management and risk advisory engagements for banks, financial institutions, and other organizations. The role involves assessing financial and operational risks, evaluating risk management frameworks and internal controls, reviewing compliance with relevant regulatory requirements, and recommending improvements to strengthen risk governance and organizational resilience.

The successful candidate will work closely with engagement leaders, project teams, and client stakeholders to deliver risk assessments, evaluate risk mitigation strategies, analyze financial and operational data, and prepare clear, evidence-based recommendations. The role requires strong analytical capabilities, sound risk management knowledge, and the ability to manage assigned engagement activities and communicate findings effectively.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Risk Management and Assessment

• Lead assigned activities in financial risk management, risk assessments, and internal control reviews.
• Evaluate risk identification, measurement, monitoring, and mitigation processes within client organizations.
• Assess financial and operational risk exposures, business processes, policies, and control activities.
• Identify risk management gaps, control deficiencies, and potential areas of exposure, and develop practical recommendations.
• Support the evaluation and enhancement of risk management frameworks, policies, and procedures.

Financial Services and Regulatory Advisory

• Execute risk advisory engagements for banks, financial institutions, and other regulated organizations.
• Assess compliance with applicable regulatory requirements, industry standards, and internal policies.
• Participate in financial risk management reviews, operational risk assessments, regulatory compliance testing, and related advisory engagements.
• Research relevant regulatory developments and assess their implications for client risk management practices.
• Support the development of recommendations to improve regulatory compliance and risk governance.

Internal Controls and Assurance

• Perform risk-based reviews, process walkthroughs, control testing, and evidence evaluation.
• Assess the design and operating effectiveness of controls supporting financial and operational processes.
• Document findings, evaluate risk implications, and recommend corrective and preventive measures.
• Prepare and review risk assessment reports, working papers, presentations, and other engagement deliverables.

Data Analysis and Engagement Management

• Gather, validate, and analyze financial, business, and operational data to support risk assessments and recommendations.
• Use Microsoft Excel and other relevant analytics tools to identify trends, exceptions, and potential risk indicators.
• Coordinate with engagement teams, data analytics specialists, and client stakeholders to ensure accurate and timely delivery.
• Manage assigned workstreams, monitor project timelines, and maintain engagement quality standards.
• Present findings and recommendations during client meetings and discussions.
• Provide guidance to junior team members and review assigned outputs, as applicable.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accountancy, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, Management, or a related field.
• Relevant professional experience in financial risk management, risk advisory, banking, internal audit, regulatory consulting, compliance, or enterprise risk management, commensurate with a senior consultant role.
• Strong understanding of financial and operational risk management, internal controls, and business process assessment.
• Experience in conducting risk assessments, control testing, internal audit procedures, or regulatory compliance reviews.
• Familiarity with financial institutions, banking operations, and relevant regulatory requirements.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong analytical, quantitative, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prepare clear technical reports, working papers, and presentations.
• Strong stakeholder management, communication, and engagement coordination skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA, CIA, CISA, CRMA, or other relevant professional certification.
• Experience in a professional services firm, bank, financial institution, or financial risk management function.
• Exposure to credit risk, market risk, liquidity risk, operational risk, or enterprise risk management.
• Familiarity with BSP regulations and banking risk management requirements.
• Knowledge of COSO, ISO 31000, COBIT, or similar risk management and control frameworks.
• Experience with Power BI, Power Query, Alteryx, Power Automate, or other data analytics tools.
• Exposure to AML, Data Privacy, SOX compliance, or specialized regulatory advisory engagements.

Core Competencies

• Financial Risk Management
• Risk Identification, Assessment, and Mitigation
• Internal Controls and Assurance
• Governance, Risk, and Compliance
• Financial and Operational Risk Analysis
• Regulatory Compliance
• Risk-Based Audit and Control Testing
• Data Analysis and Reporting
• Engagement and Workstream Management
• Stakeholder Communication and Advisory