Strategic Risk & Controls Specialist

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

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.