Associate - Enterprise Risk Management

For over 20 years, Waystone has been at the cutting edge of specialist services for the asset management industry - partnering with institutional investors, investment funds and asset managers. We work with our clients to help build, support, and protect investment structures and strategies worldwide.

Our success depends upon our ability to attract and retain the best, most diverse talent and provide our employees with a broad spectrum of professional development opportunities. Our workplace environment is an inclusive one, where employees can be themselves, reach their potential and drive business results.

Summary of the role:

The Associate – Enterprise Risk Management (the “Associate ERM”) is responsible with assisting the Director ERM Strategy with the implementation and execution of the Group Enterprise Risk Management Framework (“ERMF”) and key strategic projects to safeguard the organization while supporting it’s continued growth.  

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Drive Risk Culture by assisting the Director ERM Strategy with the dissemination and communication of the ERMF into BUs, centralized services and across all levels of the Group.

1. Support the ERM team in the ongoing review, monitoring and enhancement of the Waystone ERMF by assisting with:
   
   
   
   • Continuous improvement and evolvement of relevant frameworks as appropriate for 2LOD.
   
   
   • Interrogation and challenge of risk information including dissemination to relevant BU’s through the organization.
   
   
   
   

1. Support as required strategic initiatives within the ERM team or wider organization including but not limited to:
   
   
   
   • Ongoing development of the Enterprise Risk Management Application (ERMA) to ensure a robust risk management process is in place
   
   
   • Automation and digitization of data and information to enhance processes and decision making
   
   
   • Supporting ad hoc initiatives arising from evolving risk landscapes or regulatory requirements such as the implementation of new legislation impacting ERM.
   
   
   
   

REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed in this job description are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Waystone has an open and inclusive culture and we encourage candidates from varied backgrounds and experiences to apply.

Suggested Skills/Experience

• An internationally recognised professional qualification or bachelor’s degree or significant experience in risk, compliance or operations-based control function


• Ideally but not essential, 1 years’ relevant experience in the financial sector


• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, written, verbal and visual


• Advanced analytical skills, with experience collecting, organizing, and disseminating abundant information accurately


• Interest/education in ICT and/or AI