Operational Risk Management Associate

Let’s be #BrilliantTogether

We're looking for an analytical, detail-oriented team player who can identify risks, uphold regulatory compliance, and contribute to the success of our small, dynamic, and international team. This risk-focused role offers growth opportunities and exposure to various stakeholders, including business leaders, compliance, and second- and third-line defense teams.

Our Operational Risk Management team ensures ISS STOXX Operations align with Deutsche Börse Group Policies, BMR, IOSCO, and other regulatory standards. We prioritize quality, transparency, and client focus in everything we do.

You will primarily participate in the maintenance and review of the Operations Internal Control System within the ISS STOXX risk management program, update of the process map, risk identification and assessment. Additionally, you will provide support to senior team members on preparing reports for the leadership and support projects according to the yearly plan.

If you’re a proactive learner with a keen eye for detail and enjoy working semi-independently in a regulated environment, we’d love to hear from you!

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support the risk representatives and provide consultancy to the designated business functions for ICS implementation and other risk / compliance related initiatives 

• Support regular maintenance, review, and update of the ICS framework, process maps creation and update, risk identification and assessment, and control documentation- in close collaboration with the second line of defense and business functions. 

• Coordinate and execute Design and Operating Effectiveness controls testing for the Operations area 

• Review and classify incidents, track resolution and closure, support post-incident review when required, prepare internal / external regular reporting 

• Monitor third party data providers to ensure adherence to contractual obligations
  Set up and track KPIs for internal and outsourced activities 

• Liaise with auditors (internal/external), provide support during audit, and ensure mitigation actions are implemented 

• Any ad hoc responsibilities as and when required 

QUALIFICATIONS

• At least a Bachelor’s degree in finance, Economics, or Business Administration

• Proven 2-3 years’ experience and track record within financial industry, preferably with focus on compliance 

• Strong analytical and conceptual skills and know-how in financial information and financial markets, including understanding of compliance / regulatory frameworks 

• Ability to handle multiple tasks time-efficient and (semi)autonomously in parallel and work on tight deadlines 

• Diligent in following processes and procedures 

• Fluency in English both oral and written 

• Ability to comfortably interface with all levels of management and staff 

• Strong organizational skills, capability to prioritize and follow established guideline 

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What you can expect from us

Our people are the moving force behind ISS STOXX. We are dedicated to hiring the best, most talented people in our industry and empowering them with the resources and support to enhance their career, health, financial and personal well-being. 

We are committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity and inclusion. We are invested in our people and are working every day to ensure a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace.

Let’s empower, collaborate, and inspire one another. 

Let’s be #BrilliantTogether.

About ISS STOXX

ISS STOXX GmbH is a leading provider of research and technology solutions for the financial market. Established in 1985, we offer top-notch benchmark and custom indices globally, helping clients identify investment opportunities and manage portfolio risks. Our services cover corporate governance, sustainability, cyber risk, and fund intelligence. Majority-owned by Deutsche Börse Group, ISS STOXX has over 3,400 professionals in 33 locations worldwide, serving around 6,400 clients, including institutional investors and companies focused on ESG, cyber, and governance risk. Clients trust our expertise to make informed decisions for their stakeholders' benefit. 

STOXX® and DAX® indices comprise a global and comprehensive family of more than 17,000 strictly rules-based and transparent indices. Best known for the leading European equity indices EURO STOXX 50®, STOXX® Europe 600 and DAX®, the portfolio of index solutions consists of total market, benchmark, blue-chip, sustainability, thematic and factor-based indices covering a complete set of world, regional and country markets. STOXX and DAX indices are licensed to more than 550 companies around the world for benchmarking purposes and as underlyings for ETFs, futures and options, structured products, and passively managed investment funds. STOXX Ltd., part of the ISS STOXX group of companies, is the administrator of the STOXX and DAX indices under the European Benchmark Regulation. 

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