Risk And Controls Associate - Financial Risk And Special Projects

Shopee; Manila; On-site; PHP 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Shopee’s Risk Team in Manila protects growth by identifying and mitigating risks across the business. You’ll work with a manager and cross-functional teams to stay compliant and efficient, strengthening the control environment and reducing financial losses.

You will lead process and policy assessments, drive cost-control initiatives, and help the organization navigate uncertainty while preserving operations and reputation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in management, industrial engineering, finance/accounting or business fields.
• Minimum 5–7 years in analytical or problem-solving roles in fast-paced environments.
• Experience in project, strategy, internal audit or process review is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead or support high-impact risk projects balancing compliance and business priorities.
• Audit high-risk processes and drive implementations to strengthen controls.
• Partner with teams during non-BAU situations to ensure business continuity.
• Screen new initiatives and ensure mitigation plans for identified risks.

Skills

analytical thinking

project management

stakeholder management

data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree (Management / Industrial Engineering / Finance / Accounting or Business)

Tools

Excel

Google Sheets

Job description

Job Description

About The Team

The Risk Team safeguards the organization’s growth by proactively identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks across the business.

We enable sustainable expansion by ensuring regulatory compliance, strengthening internal fraud controls, and leading high-impact risk initiatives that protect operations and reputation.

Job Description

In this role, you’ll work closely with a manager and cross-functional teams to manage critical risks and help the business navigate uncertainty while staying compliant and efficient.

You will also lead the regular assessment of processes and policies to strengthen the overall control environment, drive initiatives to reduce unnecessary costs and prevent unwanted leakages that result in financial losses.

What You’ll Do

• Project Management: Lead or support high-impact projects that balance compliance, operational risks, and business priorities.
• Process Review: Conduct audits on high-risk processes, assess adequacy and effectiveness of controls, and lead implementation of improvements to mitigate operational and financial risks
• Crisis & Incident Management: Partner with teams during non-BAU situations to minimize risk and ensure business continuity.
• Initiative Review: Screen new business initiatives and ensure appropriate mitigation plans are in place for identified risks.

Requirements

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree (preferred: Management or Industrial Engineering, Finance / Accounting or Business disciplines)
• Minimum 5-7 years of experience in analytical or problem-solving roles within fast-paced environments
• Experience in at least one of the following: Project & Stakeholder Management, Strategy and Special Projects, Internal Audit or Process Review
• Preferred but not required: Background in e-commerce, logistics, or management consulting

Key Skills & Traits

• Self-starter with a strong sense of ownership and accountability
• Proficient in collecting and analyzing complex data to generate actionable insights.
• Strong project management skills with proven experience in leading cross-functional and company-wide initiatives.
• Comfortable working with tight deadlines and shifting priorities, while upholding confidentiality and accuracy
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills—both verbal and written
• Proficiency in Excel or Google Sheets to process and analyze data