Manager, Control Assurance, APAC Operations M/F

Job description

Business type
Types of Jobs - Finance / Accounting

Job title
Manager, Control Assurance, APAC Operations M/F

Contract type
Permanent Contract

Expected start date
24/07/2024

Job summary

The Control Assurance will be responsible for the following:
Responsible for the risk and control governance from BAU activities across different business functions in Hong Kong operations.

• Reviewing and providing assurance that the control practices in respective business functions are effective, meet CACEIS enterprise level. requirements, and are followed consistently across the business functions.
• Challenging the business of their understanding of their risk and the status and adequacy of their controls, inclusive of proactive risk management.
• Provide BAU technical and change support.
• Periodic review of process to refresh understanding of requirements and review for compliance.
• Responsible for identifying areas where efficiencies and accuracy improvements can be made and implement a plan of action.
• Accountable for Global Servicing from operating location (includes shifts and work on bank / legal holidays and weekend when require
• Maintain statistics up to date (such as Manager Operational Dashboard)
• Maintain organizational relationship with Management l
• Ensure effective resolution of enquiries.
• Identify and share development and training needs , design training plan for the year.
  
  Region: APAC
  Working hours: 9:00AM - 6:00PM

What will you do?
• Perform control testing to ensure the effectiveness of the controls adopted.
• Assess Design Effectiveness and Operational Effectiveness of processes.
• Ensure the RCSA is updated on timely manner and reviewed regularly.
• Analysis of internal errors and external errors to identify thematic and/or sporadic topics for enhanced training.
• Maintain a healthy operating environment by tracking set of Key Risk Indicators (KRI).
• Ensure all processes are well documented, reviewed regularly/periodically, and ensure timely update whenever there are changes made.
• Ensuring team operates at acceptable competency level by governing the training and competency assessment framework.
• Ensure to align the control environment of the processes in the scope of all Aurora team with best practices adopted in CACEIS Malaysia.
• Act as an independent governance unit reporting directly to the Head of Department.
• Maintain efficient communication channels with management teams.
• Management Reporting - project status / updates / departmental performance.
• Timely resolution/escalation of inter-departmental and cross functional queries.
• Ensure collaborative relationship across jurisdictional, functional and cultural boundaries when required for the daily operations.
• Accountable for the cross location collaboration to ensure contingency support as well as consistency in procedures and delivery.
• Maintain standards of personal and professional behaviour.
• Take responsibility for personal development and training.
• Develops others: Coaches for high performance / Builds future capabilities / Team development.

Supplementary Information

What's in it for you?
We thrive on the challenge to be our best, progressive thinking to keep growing, and working together to deliver trusted advice to help our clients thrive and communities prosper. We care about each other, reaching our potential, making a difference to our communities, and achieving success that is mutual.

• A comprehensive Total Rewards Program including performance based bonuses, flexible benefits, and competitive compensation.
• Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities.
• A world-class training program in financial services.
• A collaborative dynamic culture where personal initiative and hard work are recognized and rewarded.

Position location

Geographical area
Asia, Malaysia

City
Cyberjaya

Candidate criteria

Minimal education level
Bachelor Degree / BSc Degree or equivalent

Academic qualification / Speciality

• University Degree and/or relevant professional training.

Level of minimal experience
6-10 years

Experience

• 7+ years of relevant experience.
• 2+ years of experience in stakeholder management.
• Experienced in relevant Securities Operations/Financial Services.

Required skills

• English Language (Written / Oral) Proficiency.
• Ability to identify control gaps and propose practical solution.
• Proficiency in English language (written / oral) and interpersonal skills.
• Able to work under pressure following tight deadlines and/or S.L.A. requirements.
• Able to work with others as a strong team player in a fast-paced environment.
• Willing to take on new challenges and result oriented.
• Compliant to rules and procedures.
• Independent, confident, self-motivated, pro-active and mature.
• Able to identify control gaps and propose practical solution.

Technical skills required

• Sufficient exposure to generic operational risk framework.
• PC literate in MSOffice applications.
• Knowledge in Excel VBA, SQL will be an added advantage.
• Knowledge of accounting standards (IFRS and country specific accounting. standards) would be an advantage.

Languages
English