Risk & Control Analyst

Types of Jobs - Risk Management / Control

Job title

Contract type

Permanent Contract

Job summary

Summary:

The Risk & Control Analyst will be responsible for:

• The maintenance of CASA UK Operational Risk Framework and the execution of the control plan;
• The monitoring and reporting of operational incidents impacting the branch;
• The monitoring of operational risks arising from the outsourced activities;
• The preparation of the supporting documentation to Paris and London committees for CASA UK risk-related topics.

To a lesser extent, the successful candidate will also be involved in the monitoring of the financial risks to which the branch is exposed (FX risk, interest rate risk, liquidity risk, market risk on Treasury activity).

Key Responsibilities:

In conjunction with various departments of the branch (Front-Office, Operations, Accounting…), participate, on an annual and ad-hoc basis, to the maintenance of the Operational Risk Framework of the branch which mainly comprises of:

• Mapping of operational processes of CASA UK departments;
• Level 1 and Level 2.1 control plan;
• Participate to the monthly follow-up of the Level 1 operational controls carried out by CASA UK departments;
• Carry out independent Level 2.2 controls in accordance with the pre-defined annual control plan and monitor the action plans relating to the identified weaknesses;
• Monitor the daily alerts from the atypical transactions monitoring tool and preparation of the dedicated monthly reporting.

Operational Incidents:

• Formalise incident forms for any operational incident impacting the branch (including on outsourced activities);
• Assist the CASA UK departments in identifying appropriate action plans;
• Perform a follow-up of the implementation of these action plans;
• Produce dedicated reports and feed the Group’s operational incidents database.

Risks arising from outsourced activities (intragroup outsourcing):

• As part of the monitoring of risks arising from the outsourced activities, the Risk & Control Analyst will:
• Follow-up and challenge Risk Indicators provided by service providers’ 2nd LoD;
• Liaise with the service providers and service providers’ permanent control teams for any relevant topics, and particularly topics related to compliance and financial security outsourced to CA-CIB LB;
• Follow-up the implementation of action plans regarding operational incidents on outsourced activities;
• Synthesize these indicators at the appropriate level with the ‘CASA UK Risk and Controls’ committee or ‘CASA UK ICC’ committee.

Attendance to local or HO Committees:

The Risk & Control Analyst will attend the following local committees:

• CASA UK Risk and Control committee;
• CASA UK Internal Control Committee.

Will also assist the Chief Risk Officer in organising and preparing these committees. The Risk & Control Analyst may attend some HO committees as well.

Supplementary Information

Join our team at Crédit Agricole CIB, the corporate and investment banking arm of the 10th largest banking group worldwide in terms of balance sheet size (The Banker, July 2023). We offer more than just a job.

You will be part of a dynamic and collaborative work environment where CSR is embraced in our day-to-day business operation, innovation is encouraged and diversity is celebrated.

Crédit Agricole CIB, the first French bank to have committed to the Equator Principles, is a pioneer and global leader in sustainable finance. Our commitment to sustainability and corporate responsibility means that your work will have a positive impact on our communities and the environment.

With a people-centric culture where everyone is valued, and opportunities for personal and professional growth, Crédit Agricole CIB is not just a place to work – it is where you make an impact.

Our hiring process is open to all and should you have any particular needs or you may require adjustments, please let us know.

Geographical area

Europe, United Kingdom

City

London

Qualifications

Bachelor Degree / BSc Degree or equivalent:

• Bachelor degree within relevant discipline.

Experience

• Internal Audit;
• Permanent Control;
• Finance division of CA Group.

Required skills

• Excellent communication (oral and written);
• Strong interpersonal skills and diplomacy;
• Attention to detail and organisational skills;
• Autonomy;
• Hard working and reliable;
• Team player;
• Good knowledge of the French and/or English Financial Regulations.

Technical skills required

• Finance basics;
• French (Fluent);
• Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

General information

Join a company at the centre of Crédit Agricole Group activities, evolutions and transformation. As the Group holding listed company, Crédit Agricole S.A ensures coordination, consistency and synergies between the entities to support the ambitions of the Group Project. The missions of our employees offer a transversal and global view of the Group economic and strategic challenges. By working every day in the interest of society, we are a group committed to diversity and inclusion. All our positions are open to people with disabilities.