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Senior Risk Analyst

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About Wahed

The global financial system wasn't built for everyone. For millions of people, its reliance on interest (riba) creates a barrier to managing money and building wealth without compromising their values.
At Wahed, we're changing that. We are a global fintech company on a mission to build a new financial system—one that is ethical, accessible, and entirely interest-free. From our offices across the globe, our team is building products that were once deemed impossible, from pioneering Shariah-compliant equity ETFs, creating riba-free alternatives to high yield savings accounts, to creating no-leverage real estate investments for truly interest-free income producing assets. If you're driven to solve complex problems and believe finance should empower, not exclude, join us in building a more equitable financial future.

Job Description:

  • Working in the second line of defence to partner with the first line to understand the business risks within the group.

  • Develop a strong understanding of business and processes.

  • Perform regular risk assessments as well as review, evaluate and test business controls.

  • Assisting function owners in implementation of proposed controls.

  • Perform independent testing of controls.

  • Perform regular internal reviews of business functions / processes and provide recommendations and guidance on identified risks.

  • Maintenance of requisite records on GRC tool.

  • Other Risk Management supporting activities:

  • Monitoring of incident reporting and closure.

  • Tracking issues & remediation plans arising from audit/review findings, control gaps, and incidents.

  • Preparation of complete, accurate, and timely information for risk committee reporting.

  • Documentation, maintenance, and tracking of risk committee meeting minutes and action items.

Job Specification:

  • Chartered Accountant or candidate with 2-3 years' of relevant experience

  • Knowledge of risk management principles and the interrelationships of 3 LoDs.

  • Prior experience working with a GRC tool is preferred.

  • Willingness and ability to develop a deeper understanding of business processes.

  • Strong written and verbal English communication skills.

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  • What is your current compensation? written answer
  • What is your salary expectations for this role?
  • What is your current location
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