Business Controls Specialist

About the role

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

Tasks

* Conducting daily and periodic monitoring checks as part of the first line of defense, including reviewing and investigating alerts * Communicating with Sales and other stakeholders to clarify alerts or transactions * Implementing appropriate corrective actions for individual cases in accordance with established procedures to ensure a timely and accurate resolution * Assisting with the implementation and testing of new or improved controls, including preparing control procedures, conducting pilot tests, and documenting control steps * Maintaining accurate records of control execution and corrective actions to support tracking, reporting, and audit requirements * Focus on performing controls at the case level to support the Head in trend analysis and framework improvement * Escalate issues indicating recurring patterns or higher 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 departments, and act as a stand-in 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 * Proactive approach to identifying issues and supporting process improvements * Experience preparing or delivering presentations to senior stakeholders

Why you will work here

* Experience the dynamic environment of a leading fintech company * Learn about the world of structured products * Gain insights into all departments to understand and develop expertise in the mechanics of the structured investment product value chain