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CIO CCO Frameworks – Lead Risk and Control Self-Assessment Specialist / Investment Banking

Nomura is seeking a Lead Risk and Control Self-Assessment Specialist for a 6-month project in London to coordinate and further develop the company-wide RCoSA program in Investment Banking. The role requires at least five years of experience in risk management, strong IT skills, and the ability to train stakeholders and optimize control processes in a regulated environment.

Tasks

  • Participation in the development of policies, procedures, and implementation plans relevant to the company's risk assessment and control framework.
  • Coordination of the company-wide Risk Control Self-Assessment (RCoSA) program (annual cycle and all related activities), as well as coordination of the creation, maintenance, and distribution of the associated operating manuals and compliance documentation.
  • Development of RCoSA program plans, including annual program plans, risk and control workshops, and assessments of control effectiveness.
  • Support for the review, development, and content contribution to risk and control workshops, as well as challenge and assurance processes.
  • Take responsibility for stakeholder communication and coordinate stakeholder engagement in all aspects of the RCoSA program (including design, implementation, analysis, and reporting of results).
  • Leadership and management of the Risk Control Self-Assessment process, including the identification of key risk areas, scoping, identifying and aggregating control activities, testing effectiveness, monitoring and reporting on controls, tracking and reporting on corrective actions, as well as analyzing data and deriving and developing metrics and analyses to support the company’s decision-making regarding risk and control, risk appetite, and strategy.
  • Apply project management skills to drive the risk assessment program and related initiatives.
  • Facilitating the flow of information between program managers, functional representatives, stakeholders, and senior management.
  • Develop and manage the communication and engagement plan among key stakeholders to ensure an effective flow of information and feedback.
  • Training company employees on the use of the risk assessment framework and the RCoSA methodology, including training on the use of the tools and methodologies employed.
  • Coordinating and conducting training sessions for business representatives from the areas of audit, risk management, compliance, and business units, as applicable.
  • Conduct reviews and analyses of the effectiveness of controls and the RCoSA program, and provide recommendations for improvement, as appropriate.
  • Lead the efforts to address control deficiencies identified through the RCoSA process.
  • Providing input for the design and development of the RCoSA methodology, as well as conducting and monitoring control effectiveness tests.
  • Assistance in preparing the annual report on the effectiveness of controls and risk management systems for senior management and the Executive Board.
  • Supporting the company's risk appetite process, as well as the design and development of the monitoring framework for assessing the company's risk appetite.
  • Participate in the Risk Management Forum and collaborate with other risk management teams to ensure the effective implementation, monitoring, and reporting of the risk and control framework.
  • Managing, assigning, and monitoring the performance of associate employees within the department.
  • Providing expertise regarding the internal control environment, including reviewing and validating the results from various operational areas.
  • Proactively identifying risks and control gaps, and communicating the findings and recommendations to management.
  • Providing feedback and coaching to members of the risk and control functions to enhance their knowledge and skills in the area of risk and control management.
  • Maintenance and updating of the department's operating manuals and guidelines.
  • Conducting research and analysis of current trends and emerging issues related to RCoSA and risk and control management.
  • Participate in the design of internal control solutions, including the development of key control indicators and metrics.
  • Collaborate with the Group Chief Control Officer to ensure that the company's risk and control objectives are aligned with the overall risk strategy of the

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