Thematic Risk Assessment, Rqa, Associate

BlackRock UK

London, United Kingdom
4d onsite
Independent risk and control assessments
Identify recurring risk themes
Analyze cross-functional risk issues
Thematic Risk Assessment team sits within the Enterprise Risk Management group (a Second Line of Defense function) and has enterprise-wide coverage through its risk and control assessment programs

Job Summary

  • Thematic Risk Assessment team sits within the Enterprise Risk Management group (a Second Line of Defense function) and has enterprise-wide coverage through its risk and control assessment programs.
  • Your primary responsibilities include performing independent evaluations of business-led self-assessments and independent data metrics to identify recurring risk themes and control weaknesses.
  • Thematic Risk Assessment team's Book of Work is crucial to both the “true-up” understanding of our enterprise risk and control landscape and facilitating the timely identification, analysis and treatment of gaps.

Matching Summary

Thematic Risk Assessment team sits within the Enterprise Risk Management group (a Second Line of Defense function) and has enterprise-wide coverage through its risk and control assessment programs.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Independent risk and control assessments
  • Identify recurring risk themes
  • Analyze cross-functional risk issues
  • Develop actionable solutions for risk gaps
  • Evaluate risk management strategies
  • Independent testing of controls
  • Build and maintain risk repository
  • Python, Power BI, Excel, and SQL proficiency

Nice-to-have

  • Keen interest in risk analysis
  • Challenging the status quo
  • Collaborative and inclusive culture
  • Career growth discussions
  • Team-oriented with ownership mindset

Key Requirements

  • 4-7 years of practical experience
  • Risk Assurance, ERM, Risk/Compliance, Data Analytics, or Audit experience
  • Asset Management or Banking industry experience preferred
  • Understanding of industry-leading practices and control frameworks
  • Proficiency in Python, SQL, and PowerBI
  • Strong risk assurance expertise (technology/information security)

Work Rights

Not specified

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