Risk and Controls Associate - Financial Risk and Special Projects

Shopee; Manila; On-site; PHP 1,339,000 - 1,897,000; Full time

Job summary

Shopee Manila is expanding its Compliance and Risk Management team. The role focuses on proactively identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks across the business, while maintaining regulatory compliance and protecting stakeholders' interests.

You will work with a manager and cross-functional teams to strengthen the control environment, review processes, and lead initiatives that reduce losses and improve efficiency in a fast-paced e‑commerce setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a relevant field (preferred: Management, Industrial Engineering, Finance/Accounting, or Business).
• 5–7 years of analytical or problem‑solving experience in fast-paced environments.
• Experience in at least one: Project & Stakeholder Management, Strategy and Special Projects, Internal Audit or Process Review.

Responsibilities

• Lead or support high-impact projects balancing compliance, operational risks, and business priorities.
• Audit high‑risk processes, assess controls, and implement improvements to mitigate risks.
• Partner with teams on non‑BAU situations to minimize risk and ensure business continuity.
• Screen new initiatives and ensure mitigation plans are in place for identified risks.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Data analysis

Process review

Crisis & incident management

Regulatory compliance

Communication

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Management/Industrial Engineering/Finance or Business

Tools

Excel

Google Sheets

Job description

Department Risk ManagementLevelExperienced (Individual Contributor)LocationManilaThe Compliance and Risk Management team ensures that Shopee complies with applicable regulations and is primed for success with the right checks and balances while safeguarding the interests of our stakeholders in an inclusive and sustainable digital ecosystem. The team manages potential risks to the company's operations and reputation through risk assessments, internal fraud control, employee training as well as the implementation of information technology policy and cyber security tools.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 DoProject 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 risksCrisis & 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 ForBachelor’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 environmentsExperience in at least one of the following: Project & Stakeholder Management, Strategy and Special Projects, Internal Audit or Process ReviewPreferred but not required: Background in e-commerce, logistics, or management consultingKey Skills & TraitsSelf-starter with a strong sense of ownership and accountabilityProficient 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 accuracyExcellent interpersonal and communication skills—both verbal and writtenProficiency in Excel or Google Sheets to process and analyze data