Control Assurance Officer - Associate
Dublin, IE, D02 KF20
SMBC: A trusted partner for the long term
Here at SMBC Group, we want to help you find the next step in your career so read on to discover if this opportunity is the one for you. We like to recognise potential in our people, so we welcome your application even when your experience doesn’t perfectly align with the job description. Whilst we’ll always strive to be better, we’re proud of our inclusive culture, and encourage our applicants and colleagues to be their authentic, unique selves.
Who we are
United by a sense of purpose towards our customers – to be a trusted partner for the long-term – and our universal banking platform in EMEA, SMBC Group has an international growth agenda and award-winning products, meaning we provide exciting opportunities to work on a diverse range of projects and initiatives. We deliver a full suite of corporate finance products and solutions to our customers as well as investment banking and advisory services, and a range of innovative solutions in global capital markets. Read on to find out how you could enhance your skills and gain valuable experience, by joining us to support our clients transition to a sustainable future.
Role Summary
Is the next step in your career at SMBC Group EMEA? We’re looking for a Control Assurance Officer - Associate for our EMEA Control Office to join our team.
The purpose of the Control Assurance team is to provide rigorous, accurate and efficient assurance of the effectiveness of controls across SMBC EMEA. The Control Assurance team are part of the EMEA Control Office, act as a centre of excellence for control testing and play a key role in assessing the robustness of the control environment across all Departments and locations within the region.
The EMEA Control Office is being established in order to improve the risk management capability in the 1st Line of Defence (1LoD) within SMBC EMEA. A project has been initiated to uplift the Non-Financial Risk Framework and enhance the operating model – which includes creating a Control Office in the 1LoD to (i) support the initial implementation of the revised framework, and (ii) to drive enhancements to risk management on an ongoing basis across the region.
The Control Assurance team provide a control testing capability to complement the assurance activities undertaken by the other teams within the EMEA Control Office.
Business Area
Position Description
The core responsibilities of the Control Assurance Officer are to
• Support in defining the assurance plan, including engaging with key stakeholders to establish a risk-based prioritisation and sequencing of activities.
• Assist in developing test plans and test scenarios under the guidance of the Head of Control Assurance and Control Assurance Lead.
• Conduct testing of controls to identify deficiencies in design and operating effectiveness.
• Document and communicate test results, including articulating the impact of identified deficiencies and recommending actions to remediate.
• Utilise automated testing tools to improve the robustness, speed, and efficiency of control testing.
• Assist the Head of Control Assurance and Control Assurance Lead in various projects and initiatives as needed.
• Collaborate with team members to ensure consistency and accuracy in control testing and reporting.
• Participate in initiatives to assess and enhance the risk culture within the 1LoD.
• Assist 2LoD with the development and implementation of risk policy and risk frameworks and assist them in executing their responsibilities to provide oversight of the 1LoD.
• Assist and support 1LoD BCOs of CIB, SFS, S&T, and Control and Support functions teams in fulfilling their Business Control Office responsibilities.
Knowledge, Skills and Experience
• Testing. Basic understanding of control testing, ideally gained in a financial services environment.
• Analysis. Good analytical skills and inquisitive mindset, able to critically analyse control design and operating effectiveness.
• Business/Domain Knowledge. Basic knowledge of Commercial and Investment Banking products and services. Familiarity with regulatory expectations in relation to control testing and assurance programmes in financial services in EMEA.
• Market Best Practice. Awareness of industry best-practice – particularly tools and techniques to enhance the robustness, speed, and efficiency of control testing.
• Communication. Strong communication skills. Able to communicate effectively at all levels of the organisation. Able to convey complex topics simply and to articulate issues in a way that eases decision making and drives action.
• Stakeholder Management. Ability to build positive and productive working relationships with stakeholders.
• Technical Skills. Experienced in data analysis tools and software (e.g., Excel, SQL, Tableau, Power BI).
Specific requirements:
• Strong analytical skill set.
• Ideally educated to degree level in a relevant discipline.
• Entry level experience in a similar role within a financial services environment is preferred.
Competencies
What we offer
For all the expertise and experience you bring to help us make a difference, it’s only sustainable if we support you to build your career and be your best self so we offer competitive company benefits, centred around promoting positive well-bring and work-life balance. We also believe in fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment, where all team members perspectives and contributions are valued. Initiatives in place which promote a diverse and inclusive culture and healthy work life balance include hybrid working, Sport & Social Clubs and Diversity and Inclusion networks.
As an employee of SMBC you have access to a host of both useful and exciting benefit offerings. See below some of the benefits on offer to you:
- Hybrid and flexible working
- Competitive paid leave days
- Benefits to support your physical wellbeing, including private medical insurance and life and invalidity insurance
- Various policies to support your mental wellbeing, including a robust behavioural health network with counselling and coaching services
- Access a wide range of learning and development opportunities and career progression opportunities
- Ambitious remuneration package
So, if you like a challenge and want to continuously grow and develop in a role where you will be supported along the way by a dynamic and diverse team, apply today!!
We recognise our role as a bank to support social change and welcome all applications, including those from groups often under-represented in financial services. We value the uniqueness of professional and personal, backgrounds and perspectives as they play a vital role in continuing the sustainable growth of our organisation. We’ll ensure reasonable adjustments to our recruitment process are offered due to a disability or long-term condition whenever requested.