Company Overview

An international financial technology organisation is strengthening its enterprise risk management and internal control framework to support the growth of its digital financial services. Its operating environment includes electronic payments, digital banking infrastructure, financial transaction processing, and cross-border financial operations.

The organisation is seeking a Senior Financial Risk & Controls Analyst to identify operational and financial risks, evaluate internal control effectiveness, and support the implementation of risk mitigation measures across business functions. The successful candidate will bring practical experience in financial risk assessment, control testing, and risk reporting within a regulated or technology-driven financial environment.

Role Summary

The Senior Financial Risk & Controls Analyst will support the identification, assessment, monitoring, and reporting of risks affecting financial operations and business processes. The role involves conducting risk assessments, reviewing internal controls, investigating control weaknesses, and coordinating remediation activities with relevant stakeholders.

The successful candidate will work closely with finance, operations, compliance, technology, and senior management teams to strengthen organisational resilience, improve control effectiveness, and maintain a consistent approach to risk governance.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct periodic financial and operational risk assessments across business functions.

• Identify potential weaknesses in financial processes, transaction workflows, and internal control arrangements.

• Maintain risk registers, control inventories, and risk assessment documentation.

• Evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of key financial and operational controls.

• Perform control testing and document findings, evidence, and recommended improvements.

• Monitor key risk indicators and identify emerging trends requiring management attention.

• Review financial transaction processes to identify exposure to errors, fraud, unauthorised activity, and operational failures.

• Coordinate with process owners to implement corrective and preventive control measures.

• Track outstanding audit findings and monitor remediation progress.

• Support the development and maintenance of risk policies, procedures, and control standards.

• Prepare risk reports, control assessments, and management updates.

• Investigate recurring control failures and recommend sustainable solutions.

• Support internal and external audit activities through the preparation of relevant documentation.

• Contribute to business continuity and operational resilience assessments.

• Promote risk awareness and accountability across relevant departments.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, Risk Management, or a related discipline.

• At least 4 years of experience in financial risk management, internal controls, operational risk, or audit.

• Strong understanding of internal control frameworks and risk assessment methodologies.

• Knowledge of COSO Internal Control Framework and enterprise risk management principles.

• Experience conducting control testing, documenting deficiencies, and monitoring remediation activities.

• Understanding of financial transaction processes, payment operations, and digital financial services.

• Ability to analyse business processes and identify control weaknesses.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and risk reporting tools.

• Experience with GRC platforms or risk management systems is advantageous.

• Strong analytical thinking, documentation, and problem-solving abilities.

• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.

• Professional qualifications such as CISA, CIA, CRMA, or relevant risk management certifications are advantageous.

Benefits

• Fully remote working opportunity within Estonia.

• Opportunity to contribute to enterprise risk and internal control development.

• Exposure to international fintech operations and financial technology processes.

• Collaboration with finance, audit, compliance, and technology professionals.

• Access to professional development and relevant industry training.

• Flexible working arrangements within an international business environment.

Application Instructions

Interested candidates should submit an updated CV highlighting their experience in financial risk assessment, internal controls, audit support, and operational risk management. Applicants should include examples of control reviews, risk assessments, remediation projects, and relevant professional certifications.

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