Risk and Controls Officer (#174890)

Your field of responsibility

The Risk division is a highly visible, dynamic area of the firm where you can be an integral part of decision making that supports the bank’s business. Our responsibilities range from enterprise risk management to risk and finance reporting and regional risk teams covering the risk management for our entities. The Risk division's long-term success depends on our ability to achieve our vision and fulfil our mandate. Ultimately, this depends on the skills, experience and engagement of our employees. We offer a cooperative and entrepreneurial environment that offers direct contact with senior management and encourages leadership at all levels.

Non Financial Risk Global Practices supports a data driven risk focused set of control improvement activities to help assess and identify improvements against our most significant existing or emerging bank-wide thematic risks. Within NFR, CRO Risk and Control leads and coordinate all related CRO Functional Risk and Control (FRCO) responsibilities as well as performance of the requisite Risk Data Aggregation and Reporting independent validation.

The role is within the Non Financial Risk - Global Practices - Non Financial Risk and Chief Compliance Office Investment Bank Risk and Controls Team, with a core focus on Compliance Risk and Control. As a member of a dynamic team, support and drive Compliance and Risk Management within the CCO IB and NFR divisions to ensure that a consistent and complete process is embedded in Risk and Compliance culture. Understand the Risk Control Self Assessments (RCSA), key risk and performance indicators and identify potential control gaps. Provide monitoring and oversight by closely tracking, monitoring and validating proper closure and sustainability of control improvement activities. Aggregate the activities and achievements in a detailed yet concise and objective reports for senior management highlighting key focus areas.

Your future colleagues

CRO Risk and Controls is an agile and robust team with a diverse mix of hardworking staff across the globe. We are a department which values Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) and is committed to realizing the firm’s D&I ambition which is an integral part of our global cultural values.

Your skills and experience

We are looking for an applicant with proven experience relating to public accounting, risk consulting or audit at a financial institution, accounting firm or auditing company.

• A BS/BA degree or higher (in accounting, finance, or business administration)
• Proven knowledge and understanding of Compliance and Investment Bank business and processes
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Proven organizational, multi-tasking, time management, and prioritizing skills
• Ability to work optimally in a team environment and across all organizational levels, where flexibility, collaboration, and adaptability are important
• Ability to execute in a fast paced, high demand, environment while balancing multiple priorities
• Proven problem solving skills
• Good analytical skills with high attention to detail and accuracy
• Understands the value of diversity in the workplace and is dedicated to fostering an inclusive culture in all aspects of working life so that people from all backgrounds receive equal treatment, realize their full potential and can bring their full, authentic selves to work.

Your new employer

Find a new home for your skills, ideas, and ambitions. Credit Suisse offers you the ideal environment to progress your career, attractive benefits and excellent training.

We are a leading wealth manager with strong global investment banking capabilities founded in 1856. Headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, and with more than 45,000 employees from over 150 nations, we are always looking for motivated individuals to help us shape the future for our clients.

Credit Suisse is an equal opportunity employer. Welcoming diversity gives us a competitive advantage in the global marketplace and drives our success. Our bank provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities, as well as those with other needs or beliefs as may be protected under applicable local law. If you require assistance during the recruitment process, please let your recruiter know.

Credit Suisse complies with applicable federal, state, and local laws, as well as regulatory requirements, regarding considering of employment qualified individuals with criminal histories and prohibiting discrimination in employment in every jurisdiction in which it maintains facilities.

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