Senior Risk Analyst

Posted 7 Days Ago
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Mumbai, Maharashtra, IND
Hybrid
Mid level
Software • Financial Services
The Role
Support Group Risk Manager as a second-line risk analyst performing business and technology risk reviews, ITGC/ITAC testing, BCP/DR preparation, audit testing and follow-up, risk reporting, and developing risk controls, policies and data processes.
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About Wahed

The global financial system wasn't built for everyone. For millions of people, its reliance on interest (riba) creates a barrier to managing money and building wealth without compromising their values.
 
At Wahed, we're changing that. We are a global fintech company on a mission to build a new financial system—one that is ethical, accessible, and entirely interest-free. From our offices across the globe, our team is building products that were once deemed impossible, from pioneering Shariah-compliant equity ETFs, creating riba-free alternatives to high yield savings accounts, to creating no-leverage real estate investments for truly interest-free income producing assets. If you're driven to solve complex problems and believe finance should empower, not exclude, join us in building a more equitable financial future.

Job Description:


  • Working in the second line of defence to partner with the first line to understand the business risks within the group. 

  • Develop a strong understanding of business and processes. 

  • Perform regular risk assessments as well as review, evaluate and test business controls.

  • Assisting function owners in implementation of proposed controls. 

  • Perform independent testing of controls.

  • Perform regular internal reviews of business functions / processes and provide recommendations and guidance on identified risks.

  • Maintenance of requisite records on GRC tool.

  • Other Risk Management supporting activities:

  • Monitoring of incident reporting and closure.

  • Tracking issues & remediation plans arising from audit/review findings, control gaps, and incidents.

  • Preparation of complete, accurate, and timely information for risk committee reporting.

  • Documentation, maintenance, and tracking of risk committee meeting minutes and action items.

Job Specification:

  • Chartered Accountant or candidate with 2-3 years' of relevant experience

  • Knowledge of risk management principles and the interrelationships of 3 LoDs.

  • Prior experience working with a GRC tool is preferred.

  • Willingness and ability to develop a deeper understanding of business processes.

  • Strong written and verbal English communication skills.

Skills Required

  • Knowledge of risk management principles and the interrelationships of the three lines of defence (3LoD).
  • Experience with IT general controls (ITGC) and IT application controls (ITAC) and testing failures in access management, change management, BCP and DR.
  • Graduate degree or part-qualified CA (inter CA).
  • 2-4 years of experience in risk, internal audits, or consulting.
  • Around 1-2 years exposure in business and technology risk domain.
  • Clear understanding of audit methodologies.
  • Ability to develop, implement, and maintain internal audit policies and procedures per best practice.
  • Ability to prepare BCP policies and coordinate with Business and Technology teams.
  • Ability to perform independent testing and support external agency requests.
  • Analytical skills and ability to work with data; develop systems for data gathering and storage.
  • Strong written and verbal English communication skills.
  • Ability to multi-task, prioritize, deliver under deadlines, and work with minimal supervision.
  • Discretion and confidentiality.
  • Enthusiasm for business, technology and cybersecurity and tracking industry trends.
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The Company
HQ: New York, NY
191 Employees
Year Founded: 2017

What We Do

Wahed Inc. (“Wahed”, “Wahed Invest”), is an Ethical and values driven digital investment platform. The platform provides access to diversified portfolios to residents of the US, UK and Malaysia.

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