BUSINESS CONTROLS SPECIALIST

About the position

We are looking for a motivated Business Controls Specialist who is eager to learn and take on responsibility.

Tasks

• Conduct daily and periodic monitoring checks as part of the first line of defense, including reviewing and investigating alerts
• Work with Sales and other stakeholders to resolve alerts or transactions
• Implement appropriate corrective measures for individual cases in accordance with established procedures to ensure a timely and accurate resolution
• Support the implementation and testing of new or improved controls, including the preparation of control procedures, the conduct of pilot tests, and the documentation of control steps
• Maintain detailed records of audit procedures and corrective actions to support tracking, reporting, and documentation requirements
• Focus on conducting case-level reviews to assist management with trend analysis and framework improvements
• Escalate issues that indicate recurring patterns or increased risks to the Head of Business Controls
• Support the Head of Business Controls in preparing materials and presentations for senior management and key stakeholders such as Risk and Compliance, and serve as a substitute when necessary

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, finance, or a related field
• 3–5 years of professional experience in the financial services industry; preferably in compliance, process management, operational risk management, or internal audit
• Basic knowledge of the structured products market
• Familiarity with risk management frameworks and operational control concepts
• Fluent in English and German

Nice to Have

• Strong analytical and investigative problem-solving skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively with business partners to solve problems and improve risk management practices
• Project management, organizational, and reporting skills
• Willingness to develop expertise in governance, risk, and control (GRC) systems
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• A proactive approach to identifying problems and supporting process improvements
• Experience in preparing or delivering presentations to senior stakeholders

Why you will work here

• Experience the momentum of a leading fintech company
• Learn about the world of structured products
• Gain insight into all departments to acquire expertise regarding the mechanics of the structured investment product value chain