Business Process Specialist

Highlight of the engagement opportunityRole: Full timeNumber of years of experience expected:2 to 5 years.Areas of experience preferred: Operational risk, internal audits, risk-based process reviews, internal controls, SOP, and policies, incident management, fraud risk management, third party risks, business continuity planning, loss data management, regulatory reporting, reporting automation, in Industry or Consulting, BFSI experience.Educational qualification expected: BBA, BAF, BBI, BFM, B. Com, CA, ACCA or MBA in FinanceAdditional qualifications/ certifications required:None.Preferable additional certifications: Globally acceptedcertifications in IA & Risk managementPreferred geography of previouswork experience: India / Middle East / APACLanguage requirements: Ability to write and speak fluently in English.Key responsibility areas: Assist the team in executing BFSI and Corporate client engagements with a focus on the following:Assist the team on projects across the entire Internal Audit lifecycle for financial institutions, i.e., audit planning, scope definition, development of audit work program, preparation of audit checklists as per client processes and regulatory requirements, audit execution and delivery, audit report preparation, and presenting the findings to the Audit Committee.Further assist the team on independent projects across a wide range of operational risk management areas such as internal control assessments, developing SOPs and policies, third part risk management, incidentmanagement and reporting, loss data, and business continuity for financial institutions.Identification and mapping of all relevantrisks and expectedcontrol framework in Risk and Control Matrix (RACM) or the Audit Work program in relation to the audit scope.Meet business needs and regulatory expectations for assessing key aspects of each area under review: assessment approach, the underlying assumptions, and associated limitations with respect to heat map requirements for risk rating & control scores, development of framework, etc.Demonstrate independence in planning and stakeholder engagement, testing design and execution, resultsinterpretation and presentation, and the production of documentation strong enough to evidence a sound challenge to both internal and external parties.Deep understanding of process risk and controls,along with associated compliance requirementsStrong understanding of financial servicesindustry, businesses, regulators, and their rolesAssist the team in regulatory reporting engagements, including regulatory reporting requirement gathering, data validation, business requirement analysis, report reconciliation, and assessment of reporting controls to ensure compliance with applicable regulatory requirements.Responsible for preparation of proposals, pitchdecks, presenting in client meetingsand thought leadership documents.Problem-solving skills i.e., conceptual, and analytical thinkingExcellent MS-Excel, Word and PPT skillsOther important information:Work permit requirements: Either Indian Citizen or having valid work permit to work in IndiaPeriod of engagement: Full timeProbation period: 6 monthsCompensation: Compensation varies depending on the skill, fitment and role played by the person. Compensation discussions will take place post the selection process.Performance incentives: Typically, all roles at Acies have a performance incentive. Specific aspects will be discussed during the compensation discussionLeave: 22 working days a year. Additional leaves for national holidays, sick leaves, maternity and paternity, bereavement and studies vary based on the city and country of engagement.Other benefits: Other employment benefits including medical insurance will be informed during the compensation discussion.Career growth for full-time roles: Acies believes in a transparent and data-based performance evaluation system. You are encouraged to clarify any questions you have with respect to career growth with Acies personnel you interact with during the selection process.Career opportunities for part-time roles: Conversion of part-time roles to full-time roles depends on both performance of the individual and business needs. You are encouraged to ask about the prospects as you interact with Acies personnel during the selection process.Global mobility: Acies encourages mobility across our offices. Such mobility is, however, subject to business needs and regulations governing immigration and employment in various countries.Selection process:We seek to be transparent during the selection process. While the actual process may vary from the process indicated below, the key steps involved are as follows:Interview: There are expected to be at least 2-3 rounds of additional interviews. The number of interview rounds may increase depending on the criticality and seniority of the role involved.Final discussion on career and compensation: Post final selection, a separate discussion will be set up to discuss compensation. You are encouraged to seek any clarifications during this discussion.Preparation required:It is recommended that you prepare on some of the following aspects before the selection process:Good understanding of financial services industry, businesses, regulators, and their rolesRBI guidelines on Risk management and Risk based audits.Basel standards on Operational risk managementISO standards on Risk managementCOSO standards on Enterprise risk management, internal controls, and lines of defenseIIA standards on Internal controlsEmerging tools and products available for process, risks, and controls mappingFor any additional queries you may have, you can send a LinkedIn InMail to us, connect with us at https://www.acies.consulting/contact-us.php or e-mail us at careers@acies.consulting.How to reach us:Should you wish to apply for this job, please reach out to us directly through LinkedIn or apply on our website career page - https://www.acies.consulting/careers-apply.html