Risk Partner
Company & department description:
SWIFT provides the platform, messaging, standards, and products & services to over 10.500 customers in 215 countries and territories.
Our employees are the foundation of this success.
SWIFT has an unique corporate mindset, where diversity, personal development and networking are actively encouraged. And we think you'll like our office culture, built around the way we work to achieve a healthier work/life balance.
If you want to be part of our dynamic, multi-cultural institution with over 2400 employees of 75 nationalities, in 26 offices worldwide, then explore the vast opportunities, rewards and internationally competitive packages that are waiting for you here at SWIFT.
The Risk Team at SWIFT (formally known as the CRO Office) is responsible for implementing, managing, supporting and further evolving the Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) framework across SWIFT. We have a multi-year strategy with a goal to further mature ERM at SWIFT and ensure that ERM is applied and recognized as enabler of business sustainability and growth. Given the importance of these strategic objectives, we intend to increase the footprint of the Risk Team, currently composed of 10 risk professionals.
The Risk Team is exposed to many different areas, locations and disciplines at SWIFT since risk assessments are done on different business initiatives, programmes/projects and a variety of other topics for which risk based decision support is required by committees, managers, the executives and the Board. As part of the evolution of the Three Lines of Defence model, the Risk Team also assists SWIFT's management in the implementation of the Internal Control Framework across SWIFT. The Risk Team works in an independent manner, using a common ERM methodology and tools, and collaborating with numerous stakeholders inside SWIFT. The Risk Team is composed of Risk Experts and Risk Partners.
Responsibilities:
The Risk Partners broaden the Risk Experts role by extending the presence of the Risk Team within the business thus fostering management's involvement in risk and internal control ownership. They are expected to act as a Trusted Partners supporting the management in taking risk informed decisions by:
Representing the CRO Office towards SWIFT's managers and contributing to shaping SWIFT's risk profile by leveraging insights gathered during their activity
Embedding the risk culture by providing advice, oversight, challenge and influencing in line with SWIFT's Enterprise Risk Management framework
Understanding the interdependencies between the objectives of the supported teams/divisions and SWIFT's strategy
Supporting the senior managers in achieving their business objectives by, e.g.: identifying the areas where appropriate risk management tools and processes can be leveraged in the context of business-as-usual; embedding risk intelligence early on in projects/initiatives and in the decision making process; sharing best practices/knowledge from other relevant project/programs etc.
Actively developing, broadening and deepening knowledge of the relevant product/ activities portfolio
Supporting the senior managers in fostering a risk aware culture by implementing the ERM roadmap within the function, bringing the risk management on the agenda of the senior managers to create a natural risk dialogue, ensuring the execution of risk management processes in line with SWIFT's ERM quality standards
The Risk Experts are part of the Centre of Expertise and their role is to translate industry risk management best practices into the SWIFT context with the aim to grow the knowledge in risk management processes, methodologies and tools deep and wide, to enable sustainable and well-integrated implementation of the ERM Framework across SWIFT. They are responsible for:
Driving complex risk assessment activities, using the ERM framework and tools in place
Interacting with (senior) managers, teams and staff across the organisation for the purpose of risk assessments
Facilitating meetings and/or workshops as part of the risk assessment process
Documenting and tracking the results of the risk assessment
Translating the risk assessment findings into reports and language that articulates the risk in a clear and effective manner for senior and executive management audiences, external stakeholders and the Board
Within the parameters of the ERM framework, making judgment calls and applying neutrality on especially the rating of identified risks and the comparison with SWIFT's risk appetite
Owning and driving several improvement / progress type initiatives from the ERM strategy and roadmap, in the area of culture / awareness, methodology, risk register, reporting etc.
Overall contributing to the ERM framework, the evolving ERM strategy and the continuous improvement of practices and working methods by and within the CRO team
Qualifications:
Qualifications and competencies:
A university degree or equivalent by working experience.
Around 8 years of experience in risk management, project management, product management, audit or security is required.
A self-starter profile with an entrepreneur spirit and clear abilities to contribute in shaping the function
An IT and/or Operational background is a plus.
Experience with the SWIFT environment would be considered as a real asset.
Exposure to working internationally.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (including listening and facilitation skills) to deal with a wide range of stakeholders
Good influencing skills
Understanding and/or ability to learn quickly of the broad spectrum of risks including financial, legal / compliance, operational, reputation, strategic etc.
Strong analytical skills
Strong project management skills
Ability to understand business and technological contexts of SWIFT products & services and ability to communicate about these in an effective manner
Pragmatic and able to deal with ambiguity
Relationship builder and team player
Fluent in English
What we offer:
SWIFT Manassas is one of two offices in the Virginia area, located a short drive from Washington DC. Over 200 employees enjoy a busy social calendar with events throughout the year, as well as being heavily involved in charitable work, with partners such as United Way, Toys for Tots and more.
We offer:
Competitive salary and bonus with exceptional benefits /100% company paid Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
401(k) matching
Excellent training and career development opportunities
Career Advancement
4 weeks paid vacation & 12 Public Holidays
Friendly, professional, stable working environment where one can grow in their career
Company Functions & Community Outreach Programs
SWIFT is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Options:
Apply for this job onlineApply
Share
Email this job to a friendRefer
Share on your newsfeed
Go back to the welcome page
Application FAQs
Software Powered by iCIMS
www.icims.com
. Apply now!Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
SWIFT provides the platform, messaging, standards, and products & services to over 10.500 customers in 215 countries and territories.
Our employees are the foundation of this success.
SWIFT has an unique corporate mindset, where diversity, personal development and networking are actively encouraged. And we think you'll like our office culture, built around the way we work to achieve a healthier work/life balance.
If you want to be part of our dynamic, multi-cultural institution with over 2400 employees of 75 nationalities, in 26 offices worldwide, then explore the vast opportunities, rewards and internationally competitive packages that are waiting for you here at SWIFT.
The Risk Team at SWIFT (formally known as the CRO Office) is responsible for implementing, managing, supporting and further evolving the Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) framework across SWIFT. We have a multi-year strategy with a goal to further mature ERM at SWIFT and ensure that ERM is applied and recognized as enabler of business sustainability and growth. Given the importance of these strategic objectives, we intend to increase the footprint of the Risk Team, currently composed of 10 risk professionals.
The Risk Team is exposed to many different areas, locations and disciplines at SWIFT since risk assessments are done on different business initiatives, programmes/projects and a variety of other topics for which risk based decision support is required by committees, managers, the executives and the Board. As part of the evolution of the Three Lines of Defence model, the Risk Team also assists SWIFT's management in the implementation of the Internal Control Framework across SWIFT. The Risk Team works in an independent manner, using a common ERM methodology and tools, and collaborating with numerous stakeholders inside SWIFT. The Risk Team is composed of Risk Experts and Risk Partners.
Responsibilities:
The Risk Partners broaden the Risk Experts role by extending the presence of the Risk Team within the business thus fostering management's involvement in risk and internal control ownership. They are expected to act as a Trusted Partners supporting the management in taking risk informed decisions by:
Representing the CRO Office towards SWIFT's managers and contributing to shaping SWIFT's risk profile by leveraging insights gathered during their activity
Embedding the risk culture by providing advice, oversight, challenge and influencing in line with SWIFT's Enterprise Risk Management framework
Understanding the interdependencies between the objectives of the supported teams/divisions and SWIFT's strategy
Supporting the senior managers in achieving their business objectives by, e.g.: identifying the areas where appropriate risk management tools and processes can be leveraged in the context of business-as-usual; embedding risk intelligence early on in projects/initiatives and in the decision making process; sharing best practices/knowledge from other relevant project/programs etc.
Actively developing, broadening and deepening knowledge of the relevant product/ activities portfolio
Supporting the senior managers in fostering a risk aware culture by implementing the ERM roadmap within the function, bringing the risk management on the agenda of the senior managers to create a natural risk dialogue, ensuring the execution of risk management processes in line with SWIFT's ERM quality standards
The Risk Experts are part of the Centre of Expertise and their role is to translate industry risk management best practices into the SWIFT context with the aim to grow the knowledge in risk management processes, methodologies and tools deep and wide, to enable sustainable and well-integrated implementation of the ERM Framework across SWIFT. They are responsible for:
Driving complex risk assessment activities, using the ERM framework and tools in place
Interacting with (senior) managers, teams and staff across the organisation for the purpose of risk assessments
Facilitating meetings and/or workshops as part of the risk assessment process
Documenting and tracking the results of the risk assessment
Translating the risk assessment findings into reports and language that articulates the risk in a clear and effective manner for senior and executive management audiences, external stakeholders and the Board
Within the parameters of the ERM framework, making judgment calls and applying neutrality on especially the rating of identified risks and the comparison with SWIFT's risk appetite
Owning and driving several improvement / progress type initiatives from the ERM strategy and roadmap, in the area of culture / awareness, methodology, risk register, reporting etc.
Overall contributing to the ERM framework, the evolving ERM strategy and the continuous improvement of practices and working methods by and within the CRO team
Qualifications:
Qualifications and competencies:
A university degree or equivalent by working experience.
Around 8 years of experience in risk management, project management, product management, audit or security is required.
A self-starter profile with an entrepreneur spirit and clear abilities to contribute in shaping the function
An IT and/or Operational background is a plus.
Experience with the SWIFT environment would be considered as a real asset.
Exposure to working internationally.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (including listening and facilitation skills) to deal with a wide range of stakeholders
Good influencing skills
Understanding and/or ability to learn quickly of the broad spectrum of risks including financial, legal / compliance, operational, reputation, strategic etc.
Strong analytical skills
Strong project management skills
Ability to understand business and technological contexts of SWIFT products & services and ability to communicate about these in an effective manner
Pragmatic and able to deal with ambiguity
Relationship builder and team player
Fluent in English
What we offer:
SWIFT Manassas is one of two offices in the Virginia area, located a short drive from Washington DC. Over 200 employees enjoy a busy social calendar with events throughout the year, as well as being heavily involved in charitable work, with partners such as United Way, Toys for Tots and more.
We offer:
Competitive salary and bonus with exceptional benefits /100% company paid Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
401(k) matching
Excellent training and career development opportunities
Career Advancement
4 weeks paid vacation & 12 Public Holidays
Friendly, professional, stable working environment where one can grow in their career
Company Functions & Community Outreach Programs
SWIFT is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Options:
Apply for this job onlineApply
Share
Email this job to a friendRefer
Share on your newsfeed
Go back to the welcome page
Application FAQs
Software Powered by iCIMS
www.icims.com
. Apply now!Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
|
|
 | |
