Risk Control Officer

Job Description Summary
Job Description

The Risk Control Officer is responsible for the delivery of key elements of Aegon Asset Management's risk control framework, including risk and control (self) assessments (RCSA), and the delivery of a holistic and integrated risk control framework and control assurance plan.

An important part of the role is to build strong relationships with business stakeholders. As part of this role the successful candidate will influence the embedding good risk and control behaviors within the first line.

Another important purpose is to provide external auditors with relevant risk and controls related information in a structured manner, acting as the conduit between our external auditor and the business.

Responsibilities

• Assist is the development and maintenance of the holistic and integrated risk and internal control framework
• Assist in the delivery of the annual control assurance plan
• Assist in the development and execution of global RCSA plan
• Oversee embedding of controls within BPDs and champion first line risk ownership
• Manage relationships with external auditors for internal control assurance reports
• Provide input into global and local risk reporting with respect to RCSAs and controls testing

Required Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant field such as Finance, Business Administration, Risk Management, Accounting, or a related discipline.
• Possible professional certification: Preferred certifications may include Certified Risk Manager (CRM), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), or other relevant certifications in risk management and internal controls.
• Roughly 3-5 years of experience in risk management, internal controls, audit, or a related field within the financial services industry, asset management or investment management is highly desirable.
• Ability to assist in the development and maintenance of holistic and integrated risk and internal control frameworks.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with key business stakeholders.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to analyze complex data and identify key risk and control issues.
• Effective project management skills to oversee the embedding of controls within Business Process Descriptions (BPDs) and champion first-line risk ownership.

What will you be getting?

• You will be earning a competitive monthly salary
• A healthy balance between working in and out of the office. And the possibility to work (temporarily) from abroad (in agreement with your manager)
• Plenty of scope and budget for your personal development
• A minimum of 27 holiday days
• Reimbursement of your travel expenses
• An excellent pension scheme.

About Aegon Asset Management
Aegon Asset Management (Aegon AM) is a leading global investor. Our 389 investment professionals manage and advise on assets of US $321 billion for a global client base of pension plans, public funds, insurance companies, banks, wealth managers, family offices and foundations.

We organize our firm around four investment platforms: fixed income, real assets, equities and multi-asset & solutions, which includes a fiduciary and multi-manager business. Each investment platform has dedicated teams with deep asset-class expertise, organized globally and committed to maximizing client benefit from their specialist areas.

We are an international business: Our 1,200 employees work from 13 locations across Europe, the Americas and Asia. We share a common belief in fundamental, research-driven active management, underpinned by effective risk management and a commitment to responsible investment.

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Diversity & Inclusion
At Aegon Asset Management, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. We are more than a global Asset Management firm – we are a people business, and we recognize that delivering excellent client outcomes comes from harnessing diverse perspectives. We value diversity in the full range of human uniqueness without limitation including race, gender, ability, language, culture, beliefs, age, origin, background, perspectives and experiences.

Equal Opportunity Employer
Aegon Asset Management aims to be an employer of choice in the financial services industry. As a global company, we offer excellent terms of employment, a very diverse and inspiring work environment, and development opportunities.