Risk and Controls Associate - Financial Risk and Special Projects

Shopee; Philippines; On-site; PHP 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Shopee Philippines is seeking a seasoned risk management professional to partner with a manager and cross-functional teams to strengthen controls, stay compliant, and drive efficient operations. You will lead reviews of processes, assess controls, and implement improvements to minimize financial losses while supporting business growth and adaptability in a fast-paced environment.

Strong data analysis, project management, and communication skills are essential to translate insights into concrete

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Management, Industrial Engineering, Finance/Accounting or Business disciplines
• 5-7 years of analytical or problem-solving experience in fast-paced environments
• Experience in Project & Stakeholder Management, Strategy and Special Projects, Internal Audit or Process Review
• Background in e-commerce, logistics, or management consulting is a plus

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Data analysis

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Confidentiality

Ownership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Excel

Google Sheets

Job description

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