Risk & Control Specialist - Ops Oversight & Process Risk

Join a high-impact control team within the operations division of a leading global investment firm. This role focuses on strengthening process risk management, regulatory alignment, and operational risk visibility across Japan and international offices.

Client Details

Our client is a global financial services firm with a strong commitment to risk excellence. The Risk & Control team works closely with operations, compliance, audit, and business units to ensure operational resilience and regulatory readiness across the organization.

Description

• Enhance risk awareness through KRI/KPI monitoring and RCSA uplift.
• Support management with holistic risk views for decision-making.
• Coordinate error escalation, root cause analysis, and risk training.
• Partner with control leads on policies, audit read-across, and risk routines.
• Maintain documentation for EUC/RPA, escalation, and compliance workflows.
• Facilitate timely new product approvals and track operational requirements.
• Deliver internal control updates and syndicate training information.

Job Offer

• Frontline role in a global operations risk management team.
• Exposure to international controls, audits, and policy standards.
• Excellent career visibility and cross-department collaboration.
• Stable environment with structured development and training paths.

To apply online please click the 'Apply' button below. For a confidential discussion about this role please contact Carl Iso +818046764473.

• Strong knowledge of financial products and operational processes.
• Business-level English communication skills (verbal and written).
• Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving and project skills.
• JSDA Class-1 license required (or willingness to obtain post-hire).

Preferably:

• Experience in Operational Risk, Control functions, Audit, Compliance etc.
• Knowledge of risk policies, RCSA frameworks, and operations risk tools