Associate Director – Enterprise Risk Management

Role Overview

• Drive the development, ongoing enhancement and oversight of the Enterprise Risk Management Framework across the Waystone Group.
• Oversee the embedding of the Enterprise Risk Management Framework (ERMF) across the Group including risk identification, assessment, monitoring, escalation and reporting.
• Drive the implementation and continuous improvement of the Group’s Control Assurance framework as a core element of the ERMF.
• Lead the design, rollout and embedding of 1LOD Controls Self-Assessments (CSA) across the Group ensuring consistency of approach, quality of outputs and meaningful risk and control insight.
• Plan and execute periodic risk based 2LOD testing and assurance activities through the Controls Assurance Assessment Programme (CAAP).
• Oversee bi-annual Risk Control-Self Assessments for the Core Function teams ensuring robust challenge, consistency of application and alignment with the RMF.
• Contribute to the ongoing evolution and maturity of the RMF including enhancements to methodologies, standards, tooling and documentation.
• Design, develop and enhance Risk Management Framework dashboards and risk reporting for senior management, Risk Committees and Boards.
• Generate clear structured and actionable risk insight within the Enterprise Risk team in particular through Control Assurance testing including CSA, RSCA and CAAP.
• Build strong relationships across Business Units, Core Functions and jurisdictions acting as a trusted second-line partner.
• Promote a consistent risk and controls culture across the Group through engagement, communication and training initiatives.
• Contribute to the ongoing maturity and strategic development of the Enterprise Risk function.

Requirements

• An internationally recognized professional qualification.
• Strong academic background including a Degree in Finance/Business/Economics or related field.
• Experience in enterprise risk, compliance, or process/control auditing ideally within a regulated environment.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking capability with the ability to synthesise information and identify key risk themes.
• Demonstrated ability to build effective relationships and work collaboratively across functions and levels of seniority.
• Proven ability to apply independent judgment with a proactive and pragmatic approach to risk management.
• Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced environment managing multiple priorities.
• Proficient in the use of Power BI for data visualization and risk reporting.
• Strong attention to detail with a high standard of documentation discipline supported by Strong MS Office skills.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Retirement plans
• Paid time off
• Flexible work arrangements
• Professional development