Risk Control Consultant

AXCO; Lisboa; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

AXCO is seeking an experienced risk professional to strengthen our Operational Risk, Risk & Control and Permanent Control framework in an engaging, governance-driven environment.

You will identify and assess operational risks, develop remediation plans, and monitor controls while contributing to risk reporting and training initiatives.

Qualifications

• Experience in Operational Risk, Risk Management, Internal Control, Audit or a related area.
• Strong knowledge of risk identification, assessment and mitigation.
• Excellent organizational and analytical skills.
• Ability to develop and adapt processes.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent command of English.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Identify and assess operational risks and controls through Risk & Control Self-Assessments (RCSA).
• Develop, implement and monitor control plans and remediation actions.
• Ensure procedures and internal controls are properly implemented, updated and communicated.
• Analyse and follow up on historical incidents, operational risk events and control findings.
• Monitor recommendations from internal and external audits and ensure timely remediation.
• Prepare risk reporting and management information.
• Contribute to operational risk and permanent control committees and governance.
• Support the implementation of the Operational Risk & Permanent Control framework.
• Promote risk awareness and provide training to relevant stakeholders.

Job description

Are you an experienced professional with a strong background in Operational Risk, Risk & Control or Permanent Control? We’re looking for someone to join a challenging environment and contribute to strengthening risk management and control frameworks.

• Identify and assess operational risks and controls through Risk & Control Self-Assessments (RCSA)
• Develop, implement and monitor control plans and remediation actions
• Ensure procedures and internal controls are properly implemented, updated and communicated
• Analyse and follow up on historical incidents, operational risk events and control findings
• Monitor recommendations from internal and external audits and ensure timely remediation
• Prepare risk reporting and management information
• Contribute to operational risk and permanent control committees and governance
• Support the implementation of the Operational Risk & Permanent Control framework
• Promote risk awareness and provide training to relevant stakeholders

What we’re looking for:

• Experience in Operational Risk, Risk Management, Internal Control, Audit or a related area
• Strong knowledge of risk identification, assessment and mitigation
• Excellent organizational and analytical skills
• Ability to develop and adapt processes
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Excellent command of English
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word and PowerPoint