Operational Risk Officer

Are you interested in working in the FINANCIAL MARKETS?We are looking for an Operational Risk Officer to join our team. Who are we? Itaú BBA Europe is a banking subsidiary of Itaú Group, the largest banking institution in Brazil and in Latin America. We believe that talent and innovation flourish in a diverse and inclusive environment, so we are a Bank driven by diverse people, committed to generating value for our customers and our society. We want our employees, the Itubers , to feel welcomed to bring as much of their true selves to work as they like. Therefore, we encourage all candidates to apply regardless of gender, race, disability, sexual orientation, and any other characteristic that could be subject to discrimination. Our core values are: We don't have all the answers • We have each other's back • We treasure diversity • We are driven by results • We put the client first • We make choices and decisions • Ethics are non-negotiable We are in constant transformation and looking for a self-motivated, proactive, and flexible Operational Risk Officer to join our Operational Risk team in Lisbon. What would be your key responsibilities?You will be part of the Bank Risk team and join the second-line of defence of a growing Private Bank in Switzerland. As part of the Operational Risk team, you will be responsible for risk management projects, operational risk assessments and daily business activities. You will work with different stakeholders in both qualitative and quantitative assessments. The activities include: Thematic deep dives on different departments, understanding how each of them work and the relevant activities and risks. Understanding of the applicable regulations as well as internal policies. Preparation of risk assessments and reports on processes, controls, inherent risks and residual risks, providing a robust and effective challenge to the business. Design of test cases as well as definition of the adequate criteria for different types of processes and controls. Support in the remediation of internal control weaknesses with multiple stakeholders, supporting business units on ways to improve the quality and efficiency of their internal controls. Reports to the different stakeholders, such as the Head of Bank Risk, Heads of departments, and Senior Management. Participation in international projects with different offices and areas of the Bank. Creation and maintenance of quantitative and qualitative risk indicators. Data maintenance and system's updates. Automation of processes What are we looking for? Special knowledge and skills: Knowledge about Operational Risk Management, Internal Controls or Quality; Great communication skills; Solution-oriented; Analytical skills; Strong interpersonal skills; Advanced knowledge of MS-Office, in particular Excel and PowerPoint. Background: Bachelor's degree; Additional qualification in the area of Risk Management/ Internal Controls would be an asset. Nice to have: Advance knowledge in VBA; Knowledge in Alteryx What can you expect?Pemanent Contract; Competitive compensation with eligibility for discretionary variable remuneration Robust health insurance coverage Hybrid work; A dynamic, fast-paced, challenging and international working environment; Development and growth opportunities to support you in your career If you believe you are the right fit for this position, please send us your applicationPlease note: Only applications through LinkedIn will be considered and due to the high volumes of applications that we receive, we will only contact those candidates that we would like to invite to an interview.